Richmond Rebels (Continental Football League)
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 COFL 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]
| Founded | 1964 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 1967 |
| League | Atlantic Coast Football League, Continental Football League |
| Based in | Richmond, Virginia |
| Arena | City Stadium |
| Championships | 0 |
| Division titles | 0 |
They were the third Richmond team to carry the "Rebels" name. The previous two played in the Virginia-Carolina Football League in 1937, and in the Dixie League/American Association from 1946 to 1950.
Season-by-season
| Year | League | W | L | T | Finish | Coach | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Rebels | 1964 | Atlantic Coast Football League | 8 | 5 | 1 | 4th, Southern Division | Pete Pihos |
| Richmond Rebels | 1965 | Continental Football League | 6 | 8 | 0 | 3rd, Western Division | Pete Pihos |
| Richmond Rebels | 1966 | Continental Football League | 4 | 10 | 0 | 4th, Western Division | Steve Sucic |
References
- "Richmond Grid Team Turned Back To Loop". The Progress-Index. April 29, 1967.
- "Rebel, Bull Dog Players In Draft". Asbury Park Evening Press. Associated Press. June 8, 1967.
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