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1997 Frankfurt Galaxy season
World League of American Football team season
World League of American Football team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Frankfurt Galaxy (NFL Europe) |
| teamdisplay | Frankfurt Galaxy |
| year | 1997 |
| record | 4–6 |
| division_place | 5th |
| coach | Ernie Stautner |
| general manager | Chris Heyne |
| stadium | Waldstadion |
| playoffs | did not qualify |
| previous | 1996 |
| next | 1998 |
| shortnavlink | Frankfurt Galaxy |
Frankfurt Galaxy played their fifth season in the World League of American Football (WLAF) in 1997. The team was led by head coach Ernie Stautner in his third year, and played its home games at Waldstadion in Frankfurt, Germany. They finished the regular season in fifth place with a record of four wins and six losses.
Offseason
World League draft
| Draft order | Player name | Position | College | Round | Choice | 1 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 4 | 23 | 5 | 26 | 6 | 35 | 7 | 38 | 8 | 47 | 9 | 50 | 10 | 59 | 11 | 62 | 12 | 71 | 13 | 74 | 14 | 83 | 15 | 86 | 16 | 95 | 17 | 98 | 18 | 107 | 19 | 110 | 20 | 119 | 21 | 121 | 22 | 127 | 23 | 128 | 24 | 131 |
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| Joe Garten | C | Colorado | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ashley Sheppard | LB | Clemson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beno Bryant | RB | Washington | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shawn Banks | LB | Texas Tech | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tommy Johnson | CB | Alabama | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Travis Hannah | WR | USC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jamie Coleman | CB | Appalachian State | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Darren Reese | G | Ohio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Warner Smith | G | Arizona | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thomas McLemore | TE | Southern | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Steve Keim | G | North Carolina State | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tuineau Alipate | LB | Washington State | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vince Marrow | TE | Toledo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rogerick Green | CB | Kansas State | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vernon Turner | RB | Carson–Newman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bruce Walker | DT | UCLA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| John Morton | WR | Western Michigan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| David Webb | LB | USC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ronald Cherry | T | McNeese State | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jeff Rodgers | DE | Texas A&M–Kingsville | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dennis Allen | S | Texas A&M | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eddie Blake | G | Auburn | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mike Middleton | CB | Indiana | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Richard DeFelice | K | North Texas |
Personnel
Staff
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General Manager – Chris Heyne
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Deputy General Manager – Tilman Engel
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Head Coach – Ernie Stautner
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Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers – John Payne
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Running Backs – Eric Carter
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Offensive Line – Rod Humenuik
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National Coach/Offensive Line Assistant – Alessandro Cinelli
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Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line – Ray Woodard
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Linebackers – John Paul Young
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Defensive Backs – Gary DeLoach
Roster
Schedule
| Week | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | Game site | Attendance | Final score | Team record | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 13 | 3:00 p.m. | at London Monarchs | L 7–14 | 0–1 | Stamford Bridge | 10,718 | ||||||||||||
| Saturday, April 19 | 7:00 p.m. | Amsterdam Admirals | W 19–10 | 1–1 | Waldstadion | 31,729 | ||||||||||||
| Saturday, April 26 | 7:30 p.m. | at Barcelona Dragons | W 17–10 | 2–1 | Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc | 13,102 | ||||||||||||
| Saturday, May 3 | 7:00 p.m. | Scottish Claymores | L 3–9 | 2–2 | Waldstadion | 32,690 | ||||||||||||
| Saturday, May 10 | 7:00 p.m. | at Rhein Fire | L 7–10 | 2–3 | Rheinstadion | 32,140 | ||||||||||||
| Saturday, May 17 | 7:00 p.m. | Rhein Fire | L 20–21 | 2–4 | Waldstadion | 39,182 | ||||||||||||
| Saturday, May 24 | 7:00 p.m. | London Monarchs | W 31–7 | 3–4 | Waldstadion | 30,723 | ||||||||||||
| Sunday, June 1 | 3:00 p.m. | at Scottish Claymores | L 7–24 | 3–5 | Murrayfield Stadium | 11,618 | ||||||||||||
| Saturday, June 7 | 7:00 p.m. | Barcelona Dragons | W 29–17 | 4–5 | Waldstadion | 40,743 | ||||||||||||
| Saturday, June 14 | 7:00 p.m. | at Amsterdam Admirals | L 7–20 | 4–6 | Amsterdam ArenA | 19,486 |
Standings
Game summaries
Week 1: at London Monarchs
Week 2: vs Amsterdam Admirals
Week 3: at Barcelona Dragons
Week 4: vs Scottish Claymores
Week 5: at Rhein Fire
Week 6: vs Rhein Fire
Week 7: vs London Monarchs
Week 8: at Scottish Claymores
Week 9: vs Barcelona Dragons
Week 10: at Amsterdam Admirals
Awards
After the completion of the regular season, the All-World League team was selected by members of the media. Overall, Frankfurt had eight players selected. The selections were:
- Shawn Banks, linebacker
- Hillary Butler, linebacker
- Johnny Dixon, safety
- Cecil Doggette, cornerback
- Jack Kellogg, cornerback
- Ralf Kleinmann, placekicker
- Frank Messmer, defensive national player
- Bobby Phillips, running back
Notes
References
References
- "1997 World League draft". WorldLeague.com.
- "1997 Frankfurt Galaxy Media Guide".
- "The Official 1998 NFL Europe League Fact Book".
- Halling, Nick. (April 14, 1997). "Monarchs make winning start". [[The Independent]].
- Associated Press. (April 19, 1997). "Galaxy 19, Admirals 10". [[Associated Press]].
- Associated Press. (April 26, 1997). "Last minute touchdown gives Galaxy 10–17 victory over Dragons". Associated Press.
- Associated Press. (May 3, 1997). "Claymores 9, Galaxy 3". Associated Press.
- Associated Press. (May 10, 1997). "Fire 10, Galaxy 7". Associated Press.
- Associated Press. (May 17, 1997). "Fire 21, Galaxy 20". Associated Press.
- Associated Press. (May 24, 1997). "Galaxy 31, Monarchs 7". Associated Press.
- Associated Press. (June 1, 1997). "Claymores 24, Galaxy 7". Associated Press.
- Associated Press. (June 7, 1997). "Galaxy 29, Dragons 17". Associated Press.
- Associated Press. (June 14, 1997). "Admirals 20, Galaxy 7". Associated Press.
- (June 20, 1997). "1997 All-World League team". WorldLeague.com.
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