WFL

ROZZIE FRANCO, REPORTER, WFL AM: It ` s really interesting, Jane.

CNN Transcript Feb 6, 2009 2009

Several WFL personalities found NFL success, though.

Five Leagues That Didn't Make It 2009

Supposedly the league didn't want sportswriters sneering that a check from the WFL would surely bounce.

Five Leagues That Didn't Make It 2009

ROZZIE FRANCO, WFL REPORTER: Well, what I ` ve learned from Orange County jail officials is that they often have those videotapes there, and they were supposed to observe her closely.

CNN Transcript Feb 20, 2009 2009

Many secondary leagues suffer due to inferior player talent, but the WFL apparently sidestepped that problem by bringing in a number of big NFL stars for its inaugural 1974 season.

Five Leagues That Didn't Make It 2009

Despite these dire financial straits, the WFL tried to make another run at the NFL's throne in 1975, but its owners ran out of money midseason.

Five Leagues That Didn't Make It 2009

Moreover, the WFL had several new rules that made the game more exciting.

Five Leagues That Didn't Make It 2009

The WFL seemed set to offer a fan-friendly alternative to the NFL.

Five Leagues That Didn't Make It 2009

With this star power and the novel rules, the WFL got off to a hot start in 1974.

Five Leagues That Didn't Make It 2009

Now, which song should I listen to to remove WFL from my brain?

SF Tidbits for 8/15/06 2006