Arena Bowl XIII was the 1999 edition of the Arena Football League's championship game. Played on August 21, 1999, it was played at the Firebird's home arena, the Times Union Center (then known as the Pepsi Arena). It was played between the #8 Orlando Predators and the #3 Albany Firebirds (both from the National Conference). For the Predators, they were coming off their very first Arena Bowl title and were trying to get back-to-back titles. For the Firebirds, this was their very first appearance in 10 seasons. Conference National Division Southern Year founded 1991 Home arena Hummer Field at Amway Arena City, State Orlando, Florida Head Coach Jay Gruden ArenaBowl championships 2: 1998, 2000 Conference titles 1: 2006 Division titles 7: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2006 Wild Card berths 8: 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001... The Indiana Firebirds were a team in the Arena Football League. ... August 21 is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... The Pepsi Arena is an indoor arena located in Albany, New York, with a maximum seating capacity of 17,500 for sporting events. ... Location in Albany County and the State of New York Coordinates: , Country United States State New York County Albany Founded 1614 Incorporated 1686 Government  - Mayor Gerald D. Jennings (D) Area  - City  21. ... Touchdown Eddie Brown (born October 2, 1969) is a former Arena football offensive specialist (wide receiver). ... Barry Wagner (born November 11, 1967) is an Arena Football League wide receiver/defensive back with the San Jose SaberCats. ... Mike Dailey is an Arena Football League coach for the Colorado Crush. ... Jay Gruden (born March 4, 1967) is a former starting quarterback and current head coach of the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. ... The American Broadcasting Company ( oftenly known as ABC) operates television and radio networks in the United States and is also shown on basic cable in Canada. ... Merril DuAine Hoge (born January 26, 1965 in Pocatello, Idaho) is a former professional football player. ... Holly Rowe is a sideline reporter for ESPN, having covered football and basketball for the sports network on a regular basis since 1998. ... The Arena Football League (AFL) was founded in 1987 as an American football indoor league. ... The Times Union Center is an indoor arena located in Albany, New York, with a maximum seating capacity of 17,500 for sporting events. ... Conference National Division Southern Year founded 1991 Home arena Hummer Field at Amway Arena City, State Orlando, Florida Head Coach Jay Gruden ArenaBowl championships 2: 1998, 2000 Conference titles 1: 2006 Division titles 7: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2006 Wild Card berths 8: 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001... The Indiana Firebirds were a team in the Arena Football League. ...

Game Summary

In the first quarter, the Firebirds took flight first with QB Mike Pawlawski completing a 12-yard TD pass to WR/DB Eddie Brown. The Predators would respond with QB Connell Maynor completing a 22-yard TD pass to WR/DB Barry Wagner. Albany would reply with a 1-yard TD run by FB/LB Jon Krick. Orlando would bounce back with Maynor completing a 37-yard TD pass to WR/LB Ty Law. The Firebirds would answer again with Pawlawski completing a 2-yard TD pass to WR/DB Van Johnson. Touchdown Eddie Brown (born October 2, 1969) is a former Arena football offensive specialist (wide receiver). ... Barry Wagner (born November 11, 1967) is an Arena Football League wide receiver/defensive back with the San Jose SaberCats. ...

In the second quarter, the Predators came back to tie with Maynor and Wagner hooking up with each other again on a 22-yard TD pass. Albany would take over for the rest of the quarter with Pawlawski completing a 6-yard TD pass to WR/LB Greg Hopkins, along with hooking up with Brown again on a 29-yard TD pass. Kicker Don Silvertri helped the Firebirds wrap up the half with an 18-yard field goal. Greg Hopkins (November 16, 1981–) is an Arena Football League wide receiver/linebacker with the Los Angeles Avengers. ...

In the third quarter, Orlando began to come back as Maynor hooked up with OS Elliot Jackson on a 33-yard TD pass and a 34-yard TD pass.

In the fourth quarter, Albany replyed with Pawlawski and Brown hooking up with each other on a 14-yard TD pass. The Predators kept pace with a 4-yard TD run by FB/LB Tommy Dorsey, with Maynor running into the endzone for the two-point conversion. The Firebirds responded with Pawlawski and Brown hooking up with each other once again on a 5-yard TD pass. Orlando would immediately respond with Maynor and Jackson hooking up with each other on a 39-yard TD pass, yet the PAT failed. Albany would wrap up the game with Pawlawski completing a 6-yard TD pass to Krick.

With a 59-48 win, the Firebirds ended up with a red-hot Arena Bowl championship title.

Scoring Summary

First Quarter

• Alb 12 yd TD Pass from Pawlawski to Brown

Good PAT by Silvestri

• Orl 22 yd TD Pass from Maynor to Wagner

Good PAT by Cool

• Alb 1 yd TD Run by Krick

Good PAT by Silvestri

• Orl 37 yd TD Pass from Maynor to Law

Good PAT by Cool

• Alb 2 yd TD Pass from Pawlawski to Johnson

Good PAT by Silvestri

Second Quarter

• Orl 22 yd TD Pass from Maynor to Wagner

Good PAT by Cool

• Alb 6 yd TD Pass from Pawlawski to Hopkins

Good PAT by Silvestri

• Alb 29 yd TD Pass from Pawlawski to Brown

Good PAT by Silvestri

• Alb 18 yd FG by Silvestri

Third Quarter

• Orl 33 yd TD Pass from Maynor to Jackson

Good PAT by Cool

• Orl 34 yd TD Pass from Maynor to Jackson

Missed PAT by Cool

• Alb 14 yd TD Pass from Pawlawski to Brown

Good PAT by Silvestri

Fourth Quarter

• Orl 4 yd TD Run by Dorsey

Good Rush Attempt by Maynor

• Alb 5 yd TD Pass from Pawlawski to Brown

Good PAT by Silvestri

• Orl 39 yd TD Pass from Maynor to Jackson

Missed PAT by Cool

• Alb 6 yd TD Pass from Pawlawski to Krick

Good PAT by Silvestri

External links

• Arenafan's Online Box Score