Introduction
The Las Vegas Outlaws were a professional indoor football team based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team played in the Arena Football League (AFL) from 1987 to 1992. The Outlaws were one of the most successful teams in AFL history, winning three ArenaBowl championships (1988, 1990, and 1992).
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Early years
The Outlaws were founded in 1987 by businessman Ed Carpenter. The team’s inaugural season was a success, as they finished with a 14–2 record and won the AFL Western Division. The Outlaws then went on to win ArenaBowl II, defeating the Denver Dynamite 51–48.
The golden years
The Outlaws’ most successful period came in the early 1990s. In 1990, the team won its second ArenaBowl championship, defeating the Detroit Drive 42–35. The Outlaws then went on to win their third ArenaBowl championship in 1992, defeating the Orlando Predators 40–37.
The end of an era
The Outlaws’ success began to decline in the late 1990s. The team finished with a losing record in 1995 and 1996, and they missed the playoffs in both seasons. The Outlaws folded after the 1996 season.
Legacy
The Las Vegas Outlaws were one of the most successful teams in Arena Football League history. They won three ArenaBowl championships, and they were one of the most popular teams in the league. The Outlaws’ legacy continues to live on, and they are considered one of the most successful indoor football teams of all time.
Notable players
Some of the most notable players to play for the Las Vegas Outlaws include:
- John Carney: Carney was a kicker who played for the Outlaws from 1987 to 1992. He was a two-time First-Team All-Arena selection, and he was named the AFL’s Most Valuable Player in 1990.Opens in a new windowwww.bristolmotorspeedway.comJohn Carney Las Vegas Outlaws
- Randy Johnson: Johnson was a quarterback who played for the Outlaws from 1987 to 1992. He was a two-time First-Team All-Arena selection, and he was named the AFL’s Most Valuable Player in 1992.Opens in a new windowwww.mitchellandness.comRandy Johnson Las Vegas Outlaws
- Shane Matthews: Matthews was a quarterback who played for the Outlaws from 1989 to 1992. He was a First-Team All-Arena selection in 1992.Opens in a new windowxflboard.comShane Matthews Las Vegas Outlaws
- Rod Woodson: Woodson was a defensive back who played for the Outlaws from 1987 to 1991. He was a two-time First-Team All-Arena selection, and he was named the AFL’s Defensive Player of the Year in 1989.Opens in a new windowxflnewshub.comRod Woodson Las Vegas Outlaws
Conclusion
The Las Vegas Outlaws were one of the most successful teams in Arena Football League history. They won three ArenaBowl championships, and they were one of the most popular teams in the league. The Outlaws’ legacy continues to live on, and they are considered one of the most successful indoor football teams of all time.
