Post by Banana Cat on Dec 31, 2011 18:55:33 GMT -5
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APFL Expands To Colorado, Oklahoma
Dec 30, 2011
The American Professional Football League announced the addition of two expansion franchises to begin play for the 2012 season.
AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE EXPANDS TO COLORADO AND OKLAHOMA
The Oklahoma Defenders (Tulsa) and Colorado Lightning (Colorado Springs) to begin play in 2012.
Topeka, KS—The American Professional Football League announced the addition of two (2) expansion franchises to begin play for the 2012 season. The addition of the two (2) teams expands the league to eight (8) teams. The league now has teams in six (6) Midwestern states.
“We’re excited about the addition of our new partners,” said APFL CEO Ralph Adams. “Both franchises bring a committed ownership group dedicated to providing the best sports entertainment product in the Tulsa and Colorado Springs market.”
ABOUT LAMAR BAKER- OKLAHOMA DEFENDERS OWNER
The Oklahoma Defenders are owned by Lamar Baker. Baker was a former player/coach of the Arena Football League. He most recently was a coach with Tulsa Talons of the Arena Football League. Baker jumped at the opportunity to purchase a franchise when the Talons moved from Tulsa to San Antonio prior to the 2012 season.
The Defenders will play their home games at the Expo Square Pavilion in downtown Tulsa. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Expo Ticket Express at 918-376-6000. Season tickets can be purchased by calling the Defenders office at 918-403-9926.
All games are played on Saturday nights and the season runs from March- June.
ABOUT IDALE GRAVES-COLORADO LIGHTNING OWNER
The Colorado Lightning are owned by Idale Graves. Graves is well known in the football ranks in Colorado. He was involved with the Colorado Springs Flames Football Club.
The Lightning play their home games at the Colorado Sports and Events Center in Monument, CO. Ticket prices start at $10 and season tickets can be purchased by calling the lightning office at 720-435-9760.
ABOUT THE APFL
The APFL will begin its 10th anniversary season in 2012 and is the longest continuous operating professional indoor football league in the United States. The league is headquartered in Topeka, KS. For more information, contact the league office at (785) 228-0748
Dec 30, 2011
The American Professional Football League announced the addition of two expansion franchises to begin play for the 2012 season.
AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE EXPANDS TO COLORADO AND OKLAHOMA
The Oklahoma Defenders (Tulsa) and Colorado Lightning (Colorado Springs) to begin play in 2012.
Topeka, KS—The American Professional Football League announced the addition of two (2) expansion franchises to begin play for the 2012 season. The addition of the two (2) teams expands the league to eight (8) teams. The league now has teams in six (6) Midwestern states.
“We’re excited about the addition of our new partners,” said APFL CEO Ralph Adams. “Both franchises bring a committed ownership group dedicated to providing the best sports entertainment product in the Tulsa and Colorado Springs market.”
ABOUT LAMAR BAKER- OKLAHOMA DEFENDERS OWNER
The Oklahoma Defenders are owned by Lamar Baker. Baker was a former player/coach of the Arena Football League. He most recently was a coach with Tulsa Talons of the Arena Football League. Baker jumped at the opportunity to purchase a franchise when the Talons moved from Tulsa to San Antonio prior to the 2012 season.
The Defenders will play their home games at the Expo Square Pavilion in downtown Tulsa. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Expo Ticket Express at 918-376-6000. Season tickets can be purchased by calling the Defenders office at 918-403-9926.
All games are played on Saturday nights and the season runs from March- June.
ABOUT IDALE GRAVES-COLORADO LIGHTNING OWNER
The Colorado Lightning are owned by Idale Graves. Graves is well known in the football ranks in Colorado. He was involved with the Colorado Springs Flames Football Club.
The Lightning play their home games at the Colorado Sports and Events Center in Monument, CO. Ticket prices start at $10 and season tickets can be purchased by calling the lightning office at 720-435-9760.
ABOUT THE APFL
The APFL will begin its 10th anniversary season in 2012 and is the longest continuous operating professional indoor football league in the United States. The league is headquartered in Topeka, KS. For more information, contact the league office at (785) 228-0748