Richmond Rebels (Continental Football League)

Richmond Rebels
Founded 1964
Folded 1967
League Atlantic Coast Football League, Continental Football League
Based in Richmond, Virginia
Arena City Stadium
Championships 0
Division titles 0

The Richmond Rebels were a professional American football team based in Richmond, Virginia. They began play in 1964 as a member of the Atlantic Coast Football League. The Rebels became a charter member of the Continental Football League in 1965. The team consistently lost money for its owners, so after the 1966 CFL season the franchise was first put up for sale and then returned to the league.[1] When new ownership could not be found the team's players were offered in a dispersal draft, putting an end to the franchise.[2]

Season-by-season

YearLeagueWLTFinishCoach
Richmond Rebels 1964Atlantic Coast Football League8514th, Southern DivisionPete Pihos
Richmond Rebels 1965Continental Football League6803rd, Western DivisionPete Pihos
Richmond Rebels 1966Continental Football League41004th, Western DivisionSteve Sucic

References

  1. ↑ "Richmond Grid Team Turned Back To Loop". The Progress-Index. April 29, 1967.
  2. ↑ "Rebel, Bull Dog Players In Draft". Asbury Park Evening Press. Associated Press. June 8, 1967.
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