The Illinois Cowboys website will be maintained weekly, Weekly updates will include scores, statistics, stories, biographies, videos, and team transactions. (Visionhaus/Getty Images) The Illini Panthers play in the MidStates Football League (MSFL), an adult amateur. A field goal by the Cyclones made it 6-6 at halftime. This year, about 90 players attended those sessions, which were held for several Sundays. The Cougars have won two Midwest League championships, sent 150 players to the Major Leagues, and in 2013 became the first Class A Minor League Baseball team to reach a lifetime fan attendance of 10 million. Sports editor Pete Hayes is a 43-year journalist. You have an opportunity to make a dent in the league.". Myles said the Cougars have drawn crowds as large as 400 to 500 for their games. The Independents lost only to the Hammond Pros, led by George Halas in 1919. The Eastern Wisconsin Slayers is a adult semi-pro football team that participates in the Northern Lights Football. They dropped a 26-12 decision in their opener Saturday to the Missouri Cyclones at Summit High School in Fenton, Missouri. "We work on the other team's tendencies. Like the Cougars, the Peoria Chiefs play in the Midwest League of Minor League Baseball. Two men shot and killed a bank security guard in Indiana to rob nearly $10,000 in order to pay off the bills of an amateur football team one of the men owned and coached, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. The Miners, named for the Southern Illinois regions history of coal mining, play in the West Division of the Frontier League. On the national level, efforts to organize semi-pro football began in earnest in 1980, according to American Football Association president Ron Real of Chicago. We have made arrangements for gifts that need to be picked up as well. In January 1981, on the day before the Super Bowl, the AFA held its first All Star game with 100 semi-pro players in New Orleans. Try 7 Days Free to get access to 836 million+ pages, Search the Largest Online Newspaper Archive. We will provide the local community with a fabulous experience at all Cowboys home games. Although the team is based in the south suburbs, some players live farther afield. STERNAMAN ALSO TALLIES Second Touchdown Follows Star's Sprint in Last Period -- Quarter Makes 11 Points", "History of Professional Football and Stadium Sports in Tampa, Florida", "mcubed.net: NCAAF Football: Series records: Illinois vs. Iowa", "EXCHANGE: Rock Island game recalls early days of NFL", "Wharton Field House Home Wharton Field House / Browning Field Moline-Coal Valley School District No. Founded in 1953, the Raiders are the oldest semi-pro football team in Wisconsin still in existence. See them play at BMO Harris Bank Center, Rockford, The Peoria Rivermen were born out of a true love for hockey in their hometown. The Chicago Dogs are Illinois newest professional baseball team. The Independents were a founding National Football League franchise. The players are responsible for doing their homework and staying in shape, Baldyga said. Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois. The former Peoria Rivermen were bought by the Vancouver Canucks in 2013 and moved to Utica, New York. King reportedly told authorities he was a player on the football team and that his coach, Gist-Holden, was the one who shot the guard. We get players from a variety of sources. ALTON Kinney Myles has been in the football team ownership business for more than 20 years and hes always on the lookout for ways to help his team. Hailey Gist-Holden, 26, and owner/coach of the Illini Panthers, and James Anthony King Jr., 24, allegedly ambushed First Midwest Bank guard Richard Castellana, 55, as he was walking on the sidewalk. They joined the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball in 2018, with a vision of the best ballpark experience in America. The name isnt canine in nature its named after the famous Chicago street food. The $4,500 to $5,000 fee is due by the opening game. Southern. The post goes on to allege the league doesn't support its teams, coaches, players and game day staffers. ALTON The location is different, but the Central Illinois Cougars semi-pro football team's goal of reaching their league championship game remains the same. The Windy City Bulls play in the NBA G League, as the affiliate of Chicagos NBA team Chicago Bulls. [2][10], A week later, on October 3, 1920, the Independents defeated the Muncie Flyers 450 at Douglas Park in the first full week of APFA league play. November 18, 1917. He supplies some equipment, such as tape and chin straps, and buys other equipment, such as uniforms, which he resells to players. FOOTBALL: Central Illinois Cougars coming to GMPs new turf, Newsletters: Get local news delivered directly to you. 4130 S Indiana Avenue. Lost to Chicago Bears 73. See them play at TaxSlayer Center, Moline. Theyve posted a winning record every one of their 24 seasons, gone to playoffs 19 times and won four championships. The club began as the Peoria Suns back in 1983, but the name didnt stick for long by the next season they were playing under the current Chiefs name. This year, the national championship will be held on Dec. 10 in Orlando, Fla., and the winning team will take home the Arthur S. Arkush Memorial Cup, named for the founder and original publisher of Pro Football Weekly. Douglas Park. "You got the No. 2001 was by far the MSFL's most tumultuous season, with the Chicago Mavericks and Force of Illinois leaving (while the Mavericks folded, the Force merged with the Will County Buccaneers to form the Will County Force and play one season in the Mid Continental Football League). Its worked out really well for them. We were having a tryout there and one of my coaches called me and said he saw artificial turf. The UFL Semi-Pro Draft will be a two-round event to serve UFL clubs an opportunity to fill rosters with some of the best semi-pro players throughout the country. Step back in time to the golden age of train travel and settle in for a peaceful ride to discover some of Illinois most charming towns and hidden treasures. The other 10 are: 3 executives, 2 coaches, 2 pioneers, 1 official, 1 trainer, and 1 media person. Illinois minor leagues serve up top quality action every season. Often, theyre the place where the big stars get their start so grab a ticket now to see a future star of the major leagues today! In its 10 years of existence, the Tri-City Bulldogs semi-pro football team has called many places home, including Reedsburg, Princeton and most recently Cazenovia. The The AFA has been in operation for 43 years and is not affiliated with any other national semi-pro/minor league organization. In a 1926 New Year's Day football exhibition, Thorpe's "Tampa Cardinals" played against the Chicago Bears led by Red Grange. We plan to be supported by major and minor corporations, small business, as well as current and former professional athletes. The 5k, 3.1 mile Hunger Walk benefits pantries, soup kitchens and shelters in Cook County that are members of the Greater Chicago Food Depositorys network. A new team is kicking off this year in the Bloomington-Normal area. View source. The Force were crowned the MSFL's first champion with their 27-8 win over the Warriors in the championship game. The association organizes the playoffs, a series of games leading to the Super Bowl of the semi-pros. Cubs Park (Wrigley Field) 7,000. They took over from the former Joliet JackHammers back in 2011, and since then have won two Frontier League championships. It cited a "disturbing statement' by the league office that passes "blame for their insufficient and lack of effort in taking care of last week's game mishap where referees were not assigned to our game. On August 20, 1920 an initial meeting was held by representatives of the Akron Pros, Canton Bulldogs, Cleveland Tigers, and Dayton Triangles. Dale Johnson then owned the team from 1924 until it folded, along with the rest of the American Football League in 1926. Today, the site has baseball field and a playground and hosts some lower level Rock Island High School events. The Boomers are one of the most successful teams in the Frontier League, championship winners in three of the seven seasons theyve played. The meeting was again at Canton owner Ralph Hay's Hupmobile dealership in Canton and Independents owner Walter Flanigan was present to represent the Independents. One of the first professional football teams, the Independents were founded in 1907 by Demetrius Clements as an independent football club. On Saturday, June 29, your Illinois Cowboys semi-pro football team along with their friends and families plus thousands of other men, women and children will gather on Chicagos lakefront to raise funds and awareness for the fight to end hunger in Cook County. The Central Illinois Cougars have played home games at various sites since their formation in 1998, but this is the first time the team will play home games on artificial turf. 2,000. 2003 AFA SEMI-PRO ALL-AMERICAN TEAM (Click here for listing) FIRST TEAM AFA ALL-AMERICANS QB Jay Hawes Brooklyn Mariners RB Brian McGee Brooklyn Mariners RB Leroy McFadden Kane County Eagles WR Gabe Young Glens Falls Greenjackets WR Melvin Stewart Cleveland Lions TE Bo Wasurick St. Paul Pioneers OL Don Cornelius Cleveland Lions The (ILC) will be very active in Chicago, as well as other surrounding communities by visiting Childrens hospitals, mentoring youth athletes, and by hosting entertaining events for people of all ages, genders, and creeds to enjoy. 2005 saw the MSFL return with arguably the strongest team line-up in the Midwest. The Miners began their season in 2007, though this was not Marions first professional baseball team. Id say the oldest is probably around 30.. See them play at GCS Credit Union Ballpark, The Joliet Slammers play in the East Division of the Frontier League. For that season, the Force of Illinois and Lake County Steelers played in the Chicagoland Football League. Mechanical engineer, ex semi-pro soccer (football) player and automotive enthusiast. And yes, the name is indeed a reference to that famous Joliet landmark.See them play at Joliet Route 66 Stadium, Joliet. Workers were smoothing the concrete for the first section of parking lot and drive-through lane An East Alton man has been charged with four felonies related to gunfire on Tuesday night in Alton. He added that the team position on semi-pro players isn't an indictment of their talents; instead, he said, the Bears prefer to draft college players or those who have been cut from other NFL teams.). But it was some path getting here. Because of work and family obligations, he misses some of the team's two-hour practices, which since summer are held only twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday nights. If you love football as much as we do, you can't stand to go through the offseason without it. [11] The league was renamed to the American Professional Football Association (APFA), and the number of teams was expanded, with league play to begin in 1920. Discover top travel stories and even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois with our free magazine. Today, only two of these franchises, the Decatur Staleys (now the Chicago Bears) and the Chicago Cardinals (now the Arizona Cardinals), remain as NFL franchises. made an all-caps announcement that the team. In 1923, Flanigan left the Independents to concentrate on his real estate and insurance businesses.[8]. Theyre an affiliate team of fellow Chicago-area hockey team, the NHLs Chicago Blackhawks. "Besides that, this is a chance to blow off steam and a good opportunity to see my buddies a couple of times a week.". As a result, the team was named the "Independents.". In terms of durability and how easy it to clean and how good it looks after much use and many washes, I think it's an excellent product. Mid-States football league - 2010 Standings, List of Washington Redskins starting quarterbacks, List of Baltimore Ravens starting quarterbacks. As owner, Huntington spends about $1,500 of his own money to help operate the team. Offensive Coordinator Kevin Burage (773) 426-0221, Recruiter/Asst.GM. Coached by Johnny Armstrong, the Independents played their first three games at Browning Field and then played the rest of their 1926 games as a traveling team. The Buffalo All-Americans, Chicago Tigers, Columbus Panhandles, and Detroit Heralds joined the league during the year. Once again, the Detroit Seminoles reigned supreme, capping another perfect season with another title game win, defeating the Marauders by a score of 43-10. 4130 S Indiana Avenue. He joined The Telegraph in Alton in 1982. The Cougars will open their. The Midway Marauders are part of the Indoor Football Association. The Independents were a founding National Football League franchise. The minutes of this meeting are in Pro Football Hall of Fame archives. However, the Independents still had defeated the Columbus Panhandles 490 and the Indians 170 that season. Clipping found in Chicago Tribune in Chicago, Illinois on Jul 13, 1980. Tied Chicago Bears 33. December 9, 1923. Nonetheless, they settled on the name Normal CornBelters, a reference to Normals prime location in the Corn Belt. The semi-pro football team will play its home games this year at on the artificial turf field at Gordon Moore Park. I had put that in the back of my mind. "Basically, we want to give them an opportunity to carry on their football careers," said Force Head Coach Daniel VonHolt of Orland Park, who said some members of his squad nurture hopes of careers in the National Football League, Canadian Football League or Arena Football League (played indoors in basketball-type stadiums). The MSFL took 2004 off as commissioner Marc May got sick and the Chicago Lawmen, Cook County Jaguars, and Cook County Punishers all shut down. At the start of the third quarter, the Cyclones recovered a surprise onside kick starting the second half and went on to score and took a 13-6 lead.The Cougars rallied late, picking off a pass and taking it back to the two-yard line and punching it in for a score, but the Cyclones would put the game out of reach with a late score and went on to win. November 19, 1919. For 2007, the MSFL welcomed the Racine Threat and Northern Illinois Cowboys. -Victor Mcghee (773) 817-1310, The Illinois Cowboys will be teamed up with Excellent Way Out Reach Center for a toy and coat drive ! But after suspected voting fraud (the lead name Nutz was suspected to have business ties), he started the poll over. Revolution Football is a semi-pro football team based in Rockford, IL that faces off against other local teams in the Northern Lights Football League. Games will provide more than just amazing football competition but also other entertainment such as performances, concessions, contests, and prize giveaways. In the first title game, the Twin Cities Cougars, based in Marysville and Yuba City, Calif., beat the Red Devils of Delavan, Wis. Bryan Anderson - standout at Rockford and CMU. "We pick players who could go to the next step, that pro level," said Howard Huntington, 49, of Chicago, who has owned the Force since 1988 and who played football at Illinois State University. A second, unrelated, "Rock Island Independents" played at the Northwest Football League in 1936. October 18, 1925. Force defensive tackle Pete Cappelletti, 26, of Rockford has played professional football before and hopes to again. ABOUT THE AMERICAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION: Welcome to the American Football Association (AFA), a national non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of adult (minor league/semi-pro) football. The Marion Indians previously played there in the class D Illinois State League though only for two seasons, 1947-1948. You are in After its founding, the 1910 team went undefeated and were not scored on in five games. "I still want to compete and feel I can compete and hopefully something good can come of this, maybe arena ball or CFL," said the Force's 27-year-old quarterback, who played that position for Argo High School in Summit and the College of St. Francis in Joliet. For much of its history the northern division was made up of the Madison Mustangs, Manitowoc Chiefs, Sheboygan Redwings and West Allis Spartans. November 19, 1922 Lost to Chicago Bears 30. Cappelletti, of Rockford, faces a 90-minute to two-hour drive to games. [17], The Independents posted 421 records in the league's first year. On June 13, two days after the bank robbery, the Illini Panthers Facebook page made an all-caps announcement that the team would no longer compete in the MSFL. His father and Myles father are brothers. "You don't have to deal with the crowds," says fan Joel Bultsma of Alsip, holding his 3-year-old son, Joshua, along the fence near the Force bench. The Central Illinois Cougars, lined up at right, taking on the Missouri Cyclones Saturday at Summit High School. The mayor (Brandt Walker) is excited about it too and he has said hell do everything he could to make it work.. "My dream is to play pro football, but if this is what it is for me, fine. The comeback was sparked by two touchdowns, scored by player-coach Frank Coughlin. Cubs Park (Wrigley Field) 8,000. Comments 3 ALTON - The Central. November 29, 1925. Fans will be able to see the next up and coming athletes, as well as former High School and college stars. Rock Island lost to the Marines by a score of 73 in front of over 6,400 fans at Douglas Park in the first game on November 4. [15][16] 3,100 fans were in attendance as Arnie Wyman, former Minnesota great, made his debut for the Islanders, scoring three touchdowns. "The stands were loaded behind us.". Defeated Moline Fans Association 570. In the past, the Force has used some of that money to buy team jackets for the players and to pay bills, and some money is set aside for starting costs for the next season, Huntington said. "Maybe some fans can't go see the Bears play. 3 team in the nation. We only have two days to prepare for a team, which is difficult. The Cougars will play this season in the Hidden Gemz League, a branch of the Hidden Gemz Sports Scouting service. Although the proposed Milwaukee Rage, Dwight Blitz, Kankakee Bisons, Maywood Gators and Lincoln Tigers would never play a single MSFL down, the new MSFL had three teams which had won league titles the previous year (Chicago Thunder, Leyden Lions, and Roscoe Rush), three more which were league runners-up the prior season (Force of Illinois, Illinois Firehawks, and Indiana Titans). The Central Illinois Cougars line up during a 2019 game. Team officials expect the final league schedule to be complete soon. The Raiders were originally founded in 1953 by local restaurant owner Wigs Konicek. In the first half, the Eagles score a touchdown but miss the extra point, and the Force's Baldyga kicks a 27-yard field goal. He joined The Telegraph in Alton in 1982. Though this team is new, the name should be familiar to area fans: theyre named after a Quad Cities team of the same name which played arena football between 2000 and 2009. See them play at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, Geneva. The Elmhurst Travelers, coached . New players and a return to the CMFL meant extra preparation, according to Myles. Workers were smoothing the concrete for the first section of parking lot and drive-through lane An East Alton man has been charged with four felonies related to gunfire on Tuesday night in Alton. For about 45 minutes, the teams run through their pregame warmups. However, there have been soccer and football practices on them. We will provide the local community with a fabulous experience at all Cowboys home games. After scouts watched the game, 29 players got tryouts with NFL teams, and a few made the pros that year. Player that attains any one item of the following guidelines is eligible to participate in the UFL. Contact Us Semi-Pro Teams Northern Light Cowboys | Marshfield Bandits Mid-Western Wildcats They hosted what has been retrospectively designated the first National Football League game on September 26, 1920 at Douglas Park. In 2011, the MSFL announced that the Lake Geneva Generals and the Springfield Foxes have both been accepted as the newest members of the Mid-States Football League for the upcoming 2011 season. Revolution Football invites you to join our semi-pro football team in Rockford, IL. See them play at Standard Bank Stadium, Crestwood. Appalachian Wolfpack Young Yellowjackets Chattanooga Wildcats Dalton Danger Atlanta Outlaws Georgia Titans Georgia Falcons Clayton County Spartans The meeting was held at the Jordan and Hupmobile auto showroom in Canton, Ohio and resulted in the formation of the American Professional Football Conference (APFC). With about 11 seconds left, the Force sends Baldyga out for a 31-yard field goal attempt. In addition, the Lansing Lightning moved to the Lakeshore Football League, the Indianapolis Warriors had previously announced their return only to drop out before the year's start, and the Dowagiac Dawgs and Milwaukee Avalanche both folded because of illness having struck both teams' owners. 3 talking about this. Cubs Park (Wrigley Field) 5,600. Sports editor Pete Hayes is a 43-year journalist. Cubs Park (Wrigley Field) 6,000. The Rock Island Independents were a professional American football team, based in Rock Island, Illinois, from 1907 to 1926. The American Football Association announced today the names of those who have been selected for enshrinement into the Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame as the Class of 2004 . His son Hub is a radio announcer for the Bears. For information on the playoffs or the Force, phone 312-445-2947. We are a semi-pro football. This contest helped the Independents gain legitimacy. 1 talking about this. Johnson hired Vince McCarthy, the Independents' back-up quarterback as the new general manager. Currently, in addition to the Force and the DuPage Eagles, Chicago area teams include the Panthers, Thunder and Chargers, all based in Chicago, and the Lake County Chiefs. See them play at Sears Centre Arena, Hoffman Estates. [5] In 1915, Flanigan became the owner of the team and later promoted the Independents by scheduling two home games in 1917 against the Minneapolis Marines. Greenwood Park in Chicago. They had the same record the next two seasons, with five of their six losses in three years coming to George Halas and the Decatur Staleys/Chicago Staleys/Chicago Bears. The game was between two top 20 teams, based on the AFA's preseason poll. Official Site of the United Football League, google.com, pub-6849808367135271, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0, Copyright 2023 Official Site of the United Football League. We will be collecting lightly worn coats, new coats, and new TOYS for 8-14 ages. "You can't push them real hard in practice" because it's not their full-time job, said VonHolt, who played football at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in the 1970s. In addition, two had won league titles in 2003 (Chicago Falcons and Lake County Chiefs). Minor League Sports Teams of Illinois. The Force starts preparing for the season in June with tryouts and a conditioning camp for prospective and returning players. 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