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Teams of the World Football League

This page will track the franchises that make up the WFL from their 1975 kickoff through the years, relocations, expansions, contractions, and changing looks.

The Founding Franchises (1975)

Founded: 1975

Owners:  William Putnam
Stadium: Legion Field (54,600)
Colors: Flag Blue, Red
 

1975 Uniform

Founded: 1975

Owners: Thomas Origer
Stadium: Soldier Field (57,000)

Colors: Red, Black

 

1975 Uniform

Founded: 1975

Owners: Ronnie Loud, Francis Monaco
Stadium: Gator Bowl (72,000)

               Tangerine Bowl (20,240)
Colors: Royal Blue, Red

1975 Uniform

Founded: 1975

Owners: Chris Hemmeter, Sam Battistone
Stadium: Aloha Stadium (50,000)

Colors: Brown, Athletic Gold, Red

1975 Uniform

Founded: 1975

Owners:  John Bassett
Stadium: Memorial Stadium (50,160)

Colors: Orange, Brown

1975 Uniform

Founded: 1975

Owners: Bob Schmertz, Howard Baldwin
Stadium: Downing Stadium (22,000)

Colors: Black, Yellow

1975 Uniform

Founded: 1975

Owners:  Jack Kelly Jr., John Bossaco
Stadium: Franklin Field (60,546)

Colors:  Blue, Athletic Gold

1975 Uniform

Founded: 1975

Owners: Robert Harris, Bruce Gelker
Stadium: Civic Stadium (33,000)

Colors:  Lime Green, Royal Blue

1975 Uniform

Founded: 1975

Owners:  Larry Hatfield, Al Lapin
Stadium: Anaheim Stadium (43,200)

Colors:  Magenta, Orange

1975 Uniform

Founded: 1975

Owners:  R. Steven Arnold, Norman Bevin
Stadium: Houston Astrodome (60,000)

               Alamo Stadium (25,000)

Colors:  Kelly Green, Athletic Gold

1975 Uniform

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