Norfolk Nighthawks
Norfolk Nighthawks | |
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Established 1999 Folded 2003 Played in Norfolk Scope in Norfolk, Virginia | |
League/conference affiliations | |
af2 (2000–2003)
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Current uniform | |
Team colors | Blue, gold, white |
Personnel | |
Team history | |
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Championships | |
League championships (0) | |
Conference championships (0) | |
Division championships (0) | |
Playoff appearances (1) | |
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Home arena(s) | |
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The Norfolk Nighthawks are a now-defunct charter member of the AF2. They played their home games at The Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. After a very impressive inaugural season, the Nighthawks never made it back to the playoffs and ceased all operations after the 2003 Af2 season. The Nighthawks coaches were: Deatrich Wise (2000-01), Mike Buck (2002), and Rick Frazier[1] (2003). The assistant coaches were: Ron Hill, Offensive Coordinator, Ed Cunningham, Line coach, Keith Easley, Defence and Quality Control. The primary owners were Kenny Easley, Jr. (2000-03) and Bruce Smith (2000-03). Billy Mann served the team as General Manager, Patricia Easley and Adianna Manzella were the front office leaders. Corporate Sales was covered by Don Mears, Sr.
Season-by-season
Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff results |
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2000 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 2nd AC | Won Round 1 (Norfolk 41, Jacksonville 28) Lost Semifinals (Quad City 75, Norfolk 27) |
2001 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3rd AC Northeast | -- |
2002 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3rd AC Atlantic | -- |
2003 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3rd AC Atlantic | -- |
Totals | 35 | 31 | 0 | (including playoffs) |
Season-By-Season
- Norfolk Nighthawks on ArenaFan.com
References
- ^ "Rick Frazier: The Man With A Plan". Eric Pesola. 2003-04-05. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
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