Cincinnati Rockers
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Established 1992 Folded 1993 Played in Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio |
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Arena Football League (1992–1993)
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Cal Poly Green, Yellow, White |
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| Mascot | Rockerman | ||
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| Owner(s) | Ted Gregory | ||
| President | Ted Gregory | ||
| General manager | Ted Gregory | ||
| Head coach | Joe Haering | ||
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League championships (0) |
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Conference championships (0) Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games |
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Division championships (0) |
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| Playoff appearances (1) | |||
| 1992 | |||
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Arena Football League (1992–1993)
Cal Poly Green, Yellow, White
The Cincinnati Rockers were an arena football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They began play in 1992 as an expansion team in the Arena Football League and competed through the 1993 season before they suspended operations due to low attendance. The Rockers played their home games at the Riverfront Coliseum.
The Rockers were announced in 1991 as successful restaurant owner Ted Gregory was granted the Arena league expansion the franchise. As one of four expansion teams for 1992, the Rockers sold 5,700 season tickets. Led by Art Schlichter, who had signed a one-year $40,000 contract, the Rockers finished their first season in the league with a surprising 7-3 record, but lost in the first round of the playoffs 41-36 to the Tampa Bay Storm.
The team ceased operations following a 2-10 season in 1993. The team's attendance fell by almost 50%, leading to Tom Gregory's decision to drop out of the AFL for the 1994 season. Gregory attempted to find additional sponsors to re-launch the team in 1995, but he instead sold the franchise to the Hartford Sports & Entertainment Group, who moved the franchise to Hartford, Connecticut and became known as the Connecticut Coyotes.
The team color scheme incorporated bright yellow and green.
Note: Statistics are correct through the end of the 1993 Arena Football League season.
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