Gold Miners, Mad Dogs, & Barracudas: American Teams in the CFL

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Gold Miners, Mad Dogs, & Barracudas: American Teams in the CFL

In the mid-1990s, in an effort to revitalize the league, the CFL tried an interesting experiment. They expanded into some American markets. Many Canadian fans were upset by this. Some coaches on Canadian franchises were also upset because the American teams did not have to utilize any Canadian players. The experiment only lasted a few years. It is fair to say that it was a failure. Do you remember that era? Let's see if you do!

What former NFL Head Coach was the Head Coach in Las Vegas?

How many American teams joined the CFL in 1994?

What was the nickname of the Las Vegas CFL team?

What was the nickname of the CFL team in Baltimore?

What American-based CFL team won the 1995 Grey Cup?

What former Kansas and Georgia Tech Head Coach was the Head Coach in Memphis?

In 1993, the 1st American team joined the CFL. What city did they play in?

Where did Sacramento moved to in 1995?

What former NFL Head Coach was the Head Coach in Birmingham?

How many American teams joined the CFL in 1995?

What NFL Hall of Famer and former NFL Head Coach was the Head Coach in Shreveport?

What future CFL Hall of Famer played QB for Birmingham?

Where did Las Vegas play its final home game in 1994?

Where was the CFL team nicknamed the Mad Dogs located?

What was the difference between American teams and Canadian teams from 1993 to 1995?

What long-time CFL coach was hired to be the Head Coach of the Baltimore CFL Franchise?

What was the nickname of the CFL team in Shreveport?

What former NFL Head Coach was the Head Coach in Sacramento?

What American-based CFL team essentially became the new Montreal Alouettes franchise in 1996?

In 1995, how many of the American CFL teams relocated?

In 1995, how many of the American CFL teams folded?

What was Shreveport's record in their 1st CFL season?

In 1992, Toronto and Calgary played an exhibition game in what American city?

Where was the CFL team nicknamed the Barracudas located?

What former NFL Quarterback played for the Sacramento and San Antonio CFL teams?

Gold Miners, Mad Dogs, & Barracudas: American Teams in the CFL

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