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Encyclopedia > Eastern Division (AFL)

The Eastern Division is one of four divisions that make up the Arena Football League. It's also one of two divisions within the "National Conference". It currently consists of the Columbus Destroyers, the Dallas Desperados, the New York Dragons, and the Philadelphia Soul. It was first formed in 1995 when expansion brought up the current divisions. For the current teams, the Columbus Destroyers joined in 1999 as the Buffalo Destroyers and they would stay in the division during their 2004 move to Columbus, Ohio. The Dallas Desperados moved from the American Conference in 2004. The New York Dragons moved from the AC Central (back when they were known as the Iowa Barnstormers) in 2001, while the Philadelphia Soul entered as an expansion team in 2004. The Arena Football League (AFL) (not to be confused with The Australian Football League) was founded in 1987 as an American football indoor league. ... The Columbus Destroyers are an Arena Football League team, founded in Buffalo, New York in 1999. ... Conference National Division Eastern Year founded 2002 Home arena American Airlines Center City, State Dallas, Texas Wild card titles 1: 2002 Division titles 1: 2003 Conference titles none ArenaBowl championships none The Dallas Desperados are an Arena Football League team that began play in 2002. ... Conference National Division Eastern Year founded 1995 Home arena Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum City, State Uniondale, New York Wild card titles 1: 1995 Division titles 8: 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 Conference titles none ArenaBowl championships none The New York Dragons are an Arena Football League team. ... Philadelphia (or Philly) soul, sometimes called the Philadelphia Sound, is a style of soul music characterized by lush instrumental arrangements often featuring sweeping strings and horns. ... The Columbus Destroyers are an Arena Football League team, founded in Buffalo, New York in 1999. ... Nickname: The Arch City The Discovery City Location in the state of Ohio, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio Counties Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield  - Mayor Michael B. Coleman (D) Area    - City  212. ... Conference National Division Eastern Year founded 2002 Home arena American Airlines Center City, State Dallas, Texas Wild card titles 1: 2002 Division titles 1: 2003 Conference titles none ArenaBowl championships none The Dallas Desperados are an Arena Football League team that began play in 2002. ... Conference National Division Eastern Year founded 1995 Home arena Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum City, State Uniondale, New York Wild card titles 1: 1995 Division titles 8: 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 Conference titles none ArenaBowl championships none The New York Dragons are an Arena Football League team. ... The Central Division is one of four divisions that make up the Arena Football League. ... Philadelphia (or Philly) soul, sometimes called the Philadelphia Sound, is a style of soul music characterized by lush instrumental arrangements often featuring sweeping strings and horns. ...


Former Eastern Division Teams

The Indiana Firebirds were a team in the Arena Football League. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The Charlotte Rage was a team in the Arena Football League, a league which plays a scaled-down version of American football suitable for play in venues primarily designed for ice hockey or basketball. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Categories: Stub | Defunct American football teams ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Year founded 1997 Year folded 2002 Prior names New York CityHawks, New England Sea Wolves ArenaBowl championships none The Toronto Phantoms was the final name of a team in the Arena Football League, that also operated in New York City and New England. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Conference American Division Western Year founded 1997 Home arena Thomas & Mack Center City, State Las Vegas, Nevada Wild card titles 3: 1997, 1998, 2003 Division titles 1: 2002 Conference titles none ArenaBowl championships none The Las Vegas Gladiators have no connection to the Pittsburgh Gladiators, the Arena Football League. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... This page is for the current Nashville Kats, which began play in the Arena Football League in 2005. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Year founded 2000 Year folded 2004 Prior names none ArenaBowl championships none // History The Carolina Cobras were a franchise in the Arena Football League. ... 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year founded 2001 Year folded 2004 Prior names none ArenaBowl championships none History The Detroit Fury were an Arena Football League team. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Division Champions

  • 1995: Albany Firebirds (7-5)
  • 1996: Albany Firebirs (10-4)
  • 1997: Nashville Kats (10-4)
  • 1998: Albany Firebirds (10-4)
  • 1999: Albany Firebirds (11-3)
  • 2000: Albany Firebirdss (9-5)
  • 2001: New York Dragons, Toronto Phantoms (8-6)
  • 2002: New Jersey Gladiators (9-5)
  • 2003: New York Dragons, Detroit Fury, Las Vegas Gladiators (8-8)
  • 2004: New York Dragons (9-7)
  • 2005: New York Dragons (10-6)
  • 2006: Dallas Desperados (13-3)

 

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