Bring on the Thunder!
"Bring on the Thunder!"
1991- Fans at the home of the Citrus Bowl welcomed the World League of American Football's Orlando Thunder's inaugural game against the San Antonio Riders. The Thunder outlasted the Riders 35-34 in a thriller.
Thunder QB Number 12 Kerwin Bell enters the stadium to applause. Image courtesy Newspapers.com via the Orlando Sentinal March 26, 1991.
The World League of American Football (WLAF) was a professional American football league founded by the NFL in 1991. It featured teams in North America and Europe, aiming to expand the sport's global reach. 1 While showcasing some promising talent and generating initial interest, the WLAF struggled with financial sustainability and inconsistent attendance. It underwent restructuring and rebranding before eventually ceasing operations in 2007, providing a platform for players and coaches and briefly introducing American football to new markets.
- TITLE: Bring on the Thunder!
- EVENTDAY: March 25
"March 25 Football History"
- TITLE: March 25 Football History
- DOB: March 25
- EVENTDAY: March 25
- FOOTBALL MONTH: March History
