Cincinnati Rockers
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| Year founded | 1992 | |
| Year folded | 1993 | |
| Prior names | none | |
| ArenaBowl championships | none | |
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[edit] History
The Cincinnati Rockers were an Arena Football League team that competed in the 1992 and 1993 seasons. They played their home games at the Riverfront Coliseum. The team color scheme incorporated bright yellow and green.
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 would cease operations following a dreadful 2-10 season in 1993.
The city of Cincinnati played host to an af2 franchise, the Swarm, in 2003, and is currently home to the Cincinnati Marshalls of the National Indoor Football League.
[edit] Season-by-season
Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties
| Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff Results |
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| 1992 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2nd Northern | Lost Week 1 (Tampa Bay Storm) |
| 1993 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 5th AC | -- |
| Totals | 9 | 14 | 0 | (including playoffs) | |
[edit] Notable players
- Chris Barber, Defensive specialist 1992
- Tony Collins, Fullback/linebacker 1992
- Ira Hillary, Wide receiver/defensive back 1992-1993
- Art Schlichter, Quarterback 1992
- Dan Sellers, Fullback/linebacker 1992-1993
- David Smith, Fullback/linebacker 1992
- Jackie Walker, Offensive/defensive lineman 1992
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| American Conference | National Conference | ||
| Central Division Chicago Rush |
Western Division Arizona Rattlers |
Eastern Division Columbus Destroyers |
Southern Division Austin Wranglers |
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