1919Pre-NFL Green Bay Packers beat Racine Legion, 76-6. Continental American Football League. 1983Gladiators win second straight AFA National Championship. [178] In the other semifinal game, the Kalamazoo All-Stars won over the Indy Kaps, 3828. All three will be signed by Jason Inman and Ashley Victoria Robinson. Mid State Football League Locations Information League President Your League President is Lonnie Vargas from Wellington. The Mid States Football League is one of the premiere semi-pro football leagues in the upper Midwest. [109], In September 1971, the league announced franchises in Indianapolis; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Dayton, Ohio; and Massillon, Ohio. [146] The MFL made an agreement with the World Football League (WFL) that the WFL would send MFL teams $500 for each player it signed away. Number of Conferences We will have 2 Conferences: Atlantic Football Conference (AFC) Pacific Football Conference (PFC), Spring vs Fall Spring vs Fall. Since I was only 9-10 years old, he was a real hero to me! [120], The 1972 season began on July 8, 1972. [142] Division A later became the Capitol Division and Division B turned into the Lakes Division. In his first season, he leads the team to an undefeated season and the organizations 9th national title. 0:15 The Jackson Stampede has represented the Hub City in the Hidden Gems semipro football league this summer, posting a 7-2 record in the regular season. WPSL Alumna, Jaelin Howell Wins 2021 MAC Hermann Trophy. Packers only allowed 34 points that entire season! Clemens Arrows), and Toledo Thunderbirds. [10] The Dayton franchise had previously played in the American Football Conference as the Dayton Triangles from 1959 to 1961. Thanks for bringing back some great memories. The 1962 season began on September 8, 1962,[6] with four teams participating. * The final game of the season between Detroit and Youngstown was canceled. Tony Romo Autographed! 1972 Pro-Football Yearbook for the West Allis Spartans, The Central States Football League In Brief, by Jordan Kopac, General Manager, Al Charnish, Greg Braun, Gary Zauner and Michael Dressler, John Hammer, Willie Dixon, Paul Lathrop and Ron Bruce, John Lisinski, Fran Charland, Michael Chowaniec and Mike Gallo, Jim Glembin, Gary Bosack, George Grbich and Terry Fredenberg. Game-action photo with caption: Spartans Fans will never forget the great running ability of Ron Ternouth, retired this year because of injuries.. Semipro is a misnomer for the more than 900 teams across the country that claim the category. Reminder ad for season tickets and the big Madison game at Marquette Stadium. I grew up in Brookfield Wisconsin and remember going to some of the West Allis Spartan games. The league consists of professional and semi-professional teams, with a few core teams that play a full 10 game schedule and other teams that play partial schedules. 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To Vax or Not to Vax, That Is The Dilemma, The NFL Must Be Aware of How COVID-19 and The Vaccine Can Affect Their Players, Copyright 2017-2022 PFL | Professional Football League. Thanks for sharing. Wes Allis Spartans 1-ranked team Delavan Red Devils from the Northern States Football League, Columbus finished the season at second place in the rankings. (Again, if you wish to post/share these images, please credit this site with a link to this post, thanks!). 1991 - 2016. There is. [178], In the first round of the playoffs, the Columbus Metros beat the short-handed Lansing Capitals 507; after the game it was discovered that Lansing came to the game with less than 15 players, which was below the league minimum of 25, and, to make up the difference, several trainers and players from Columbus were enlisted as Capitals players. * Tie in standings between Michiana and Lackawanna broken by a coin toss to determine playoff opponents. Powerball Number Frequencies, [129] A team from Fort Wayne, Indiana, was going to join the league. Japan was the first Asian country to have professional baseball. I played for the Rockford Rams in 1974 and West Allis Spartans in 1975, the last year for the team, and played for Delevan Red Devils and Racine Raiders after. Midwest Football League champions. It has a review of the 1972 season. Draft PFL Draft The PFL Draft will be an annual sports draft in which the Professional Football League (PFL) teams will take turns selecting amateur college American football players and other READ MORE Combine Part 2. The Augusta Ducks won the Deep South Football League 22-14 over over the Electric City Chargers in Lilburn, Georgia outside of Atlanta on . [122][123] On September 1, 1972, the Lansing All Stars were purchased by Ed Dubaj, Joe Cox, and three other buyers, from Gene Howard for a sale price of $18,500. The league followed the NFL rules closely, except for a "sudden death" overtime to break ties. 1985Gladiators fold after season due to financial concerns. The exact years he never mentioned would like to find out more about it though but unable to from him maybe you could help with the years maybe. Or college rules? Copyright 2021 Racine Raiders Football Club, Inc. Indiana Wesleyan . [63] The Fort Wayne Tigers became the Grand Rapids Chiefs,[64][65] and Grand Rapids paid $1,000 as an entry fee. [124], The Indiana Caps and Youngstown Hardhats each finished with 82 records during the regular season, and played each other in a playoff for the championship on October 14, 1972. [124], The West Virginia Hillbillies were granted a franchise in the league for the 1973 season in May 1972,[128] but backed out of the league in August 1972. The pro-football league divisions as follows: Northern Division: One offensive lineman and the other defense. Gino Perfetto steps down as head coach. [95] A divisional round of the playoffs was reinstated for the 1971 season. Midwest Football League champions. NAFL National Champions 1996, 1997 . It was a great experience and the Mustang Organization was great to work for. Teams were required to meet a $5,000 franchise fee and to post a $25,000 letter of credit. All eight USFL teams selected at least one player from HBCU in Tuesday's draft, with the New Jersey Generals leading the way by picking five. 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[17] The Van Wert team was named the Van Wert Tigers,[18] but they did not participate in the 1964 season. Bruins Play Saturday At Columbus", "Columbus Team Easily Defeats Penna. 2022 UFL Semi-Pro Draft. There is no secret that football is one of, The Dilemma With each passing day, the start of the NFL regular season gets closer. This game is the 2nd Round of the Mid States Football League playoffs. The Toronto team did not show up to a game against Lansing, and were subsequently removed from the league in the middle of the season. Please show your support to these amazing sponsors and thank them for their commitment to our organization. 1972 Central States Football League League Wide Media Guide..scarce!!!! I am from Ohio and lived in Madison just for the season, then returned to Ohio to begin my 35 year teaching career. No championship game was played after the 1976 regular season due to Flint's withdrawal in the middle of the season,[169] and Pontiac was named the champion. 2022 Teams are - ANDP Ducks Asheville A-Team Catawba Hornets - Newton, NC Rockingham Grizzlies - Rockingham, NC SC Ravens - SC Triad Tigers - NC UC Hornets Tri-County Seminoles After graduating High School, Mr. Riley played 4 seasons with the Indiana Blitz semi professional football team and was a 3 time all star. If youd like to post or share these scans, please credit them with a link to this post thank you! Sharks Social Media News . The WFA is designed to create the highest level of womens full tackle football in the nation. [22] McCracken was named secretary of the association. Proud Sponsor of Mid State Football. 1972 Spartan team rooster, err, roster. [28][29] A team from Sturgis, Michigan, played some games against league members in the hopes of joining the league for the 1966 season. It has player photos, profiles, rosters, statistics, 1973 schedule and numerous ads. From 1964 to 1974, The Central States Football League (CSFL) was a semi-professional football league with teams located in Wisconsin and Illinois. The UFL Semi-Pro Draft will be a two-round event to serve UFL clubs an opportunity to fill rosters with some of the best semi-pro players throughout the country. Theres nothing easy about running a minor league/semi-pro football team and keeping it alive close to impossible. Phone: 630-910-1818 Fax: 630-515-1885. 1990Raiders go undefeated in the regular season to take the MFL Regular Season Championship but fall to the Palos-Orland Force in playoffs to stop their run for a three-peat. Main Frame in Minor League/Semi-Pro Football Headquarters. [114] Dayton and Louisville were prospective cities for new franchises in January 1972. His number is 316-640-5488 Board Members are Darrin Regier Steve Ratzlaff Robert Bunting Lonnie Vargas 2019 Football Schedules Schedules will be posted on this site around mid August. [178] Despite winning all four, including a win against the then-No. The Ottumwa Hawks are getting ready to play their inaugural season this May. Greg gave us a running game with a dimension we hadnt had. [69] Lansing defeated Lackawanna, 208, in the first MFL Championship Game on November 8, 1969. 1927NFL enacts $1,000 franchise fee. Until I found these two pro-football yearbooks, Id never heard of the Central States Football League or CSFL and I come from real football country; Wisconsin, home of the Green Bay Packers! Steelton-Highspire. For other leagues named Midwest Football League, see. Super Bowl MVP: Kurt Warner. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. - PR10173376 The conference contains 16 teams divided Bert Bell Award (Player of the Year): Kurt Warner. A lot of the credit for keeping that brand of football alive had to go to Joe Swetish who at one time was very involved with the CSFL. 2014Wilbert Kennedy named head coach of the Raiders. [152] The Youngstown Hardhats folded after the 1974 season, the Indy Caps withdrew from the league,[153] and the Detroit Warriors left the league.