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1997 London Monarchs season
World League of American Football team season
World League of American Football team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | London Monarchs |
| year | 1997 |
| record | 4–6 |
| division_place | 6th |
| coach | Lionel Taylor |
| general manager | Alton Byrd |
| stadium | Stamford Bridge |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| previous | [1996](1996-london-monarchs-season) |
| next | [1998](1998-england-monarchs-season) |
The 1997 London Monarchs season was the fifth season for the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Lionel Taylor in his second year, and played its home games at Stamford Bridge in London, England. They finished the regular season in sixth place with a record of four wins and six losses.
Offseason
World League draft
| Draft order | Player name | Position | College | Round | Choice | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 17 | 4 | 20 | 5 | 29 | 6 | 32 | 7 | 41 | 8 | 44 | 9 | 53 | 10 | 56 | 11 | 65 | 12 | 68 | 13 | 77 | 14 | 80 | 15 | 89 | 16 | 92 | 17 | 101 | 18 | 104 | 19 | 113 | 20 | 116 | 21 | 124 | 22 | 125 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Williams | DT | Minnesota | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Avrom Smith | RB | New Hampshire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| George Harris | S | Kentucky | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Andre Bowden | LB | Fayetteville State | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tony Hargain | WR | Oregon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Joe King | CB | Oklahoma State | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ryan McCoy | LB | Houston | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brandon Moore | T | Duke | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| John Stonehouse | P | USC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tommy Fagan | DE | Northeast Louisiana | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brian Collins | TE | Texas Christian | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reggie Holt | S | Wisconsin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ed Hobbs | RB | Albany State | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jason Stinson | C | Louisville | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mario Bradley | CB | USC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Barry Rose | WR | Wisconsin–Stevens Point | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Johnnie Williams | S | Miami (Ohio) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Linzy Collins | WR | Missouri | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fritz Fequiere | G | Iowa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Malcolm Showell | DE | Delaware State | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Greg Smith | WR | Western Colorado | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brian Greenfield | P | Pittsburgh |
Personnel
Staff
- General manager – Alton Byrd
- Head coach/offensive Coordinator – Lionel Taylor
- Offensive Run Coordinator/offensive line – Bob Mischak
- National coach/running backs – Tony Allen
- Defensive coordinator/linebackers – Dan Radakovich
- Defensive line – Dennis Danielson
- Defensive backs – Sam Jenkins
- Special teams – Bob Gates
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. | [Frankfurt Galaxy](1997-frankfurt-galaxy-season) | **W** 14–7 | 1–0 | Stamford Bridge | 10,718 | ||||||||||||
| Sunday, April 20 | 3:00 p.m. | at [Rhein Fire](1997-rhein-fire-season) | **L** 6–28 | 1–1 | Rheinstadion | 14,876 | ||||||||||||
| Saturday, April 26 | 7:00 p.m. | at [Amsterdam Admirals](1997-amsterdam-admirals-season) | **L** 6–34 | 1–2 | Amsterdam ArenA | 13,767 | ||||||||||||
| Sunday, May 4 | 3:00 p.m. | [Barcelona Dragons](1997-barcelona-dragons-season) | **L** 32–37 | 1–3 | Stamford Bridge | 10,110 | ||||||||||||
| Sunday, May 11 | 3:00 p.m. | [Scottish Claymores](1997-scottish-claymores-season) | **W** 16–8 | 2–3 | Stamford Bridge | 11,210 | ||||||||||||
| Saturday, May 17 | 7:30 p.m. | at Barcelona Dragons | **W** 9–7 | 3–3 | Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc | 13,514 | ||||||||||||
| Saturday, May 24 | 7:00 p.m. | at Frankfurt Galaxy | **L** 7–31 | 3–4 | Waldstadion | 30,723 | ||||||||||||
| Sunday, June 1 | 3:00 p.m. | Amsterdam Admirals | **L** 9–13 | 3–5 | Stamford Bridge | 9,150 | ||||||||||||
| Sunday, June 8 | 3:00 p.m. | at Scottish Claymores | **W** 10–9 | 4–5 | Murrayfield Stadium | 16,115 | ||||||||||||
| Sunday, June 15 | 3:00 p.m. | Rhein Fire | **L** 7–10 | 4–6 | Stamford Bridge | 10,462 |
Standings
Game summaries
Week 1: vs Frankfurt Galaxy
Week 2: at Rhein Fire
Week 3: at Amsterdam Admirals
Week 7: at Frankfurt Galaxy
Week 8: vs Amsterdam Admirals
Week 10: vs Rhein Fire
Awards
After the completion of the regular season, the All-World League team was selected by members of the media. Overall, London had two players selected. The selections were:
- Richard Newbill, linebacker
- Malcolm Showell, defensive end
Notes
References
References
- "1997 World League draft". WorldLeague.com.
- "The Official 1998 NFL Europe League Fact Book".
- Halling, Nick. (April 14, 1997). "Monarchs make winning start". [[The Independent]].
- Associated Press. (April 20, 1997). "Fire 28, Monarchs 6". Associated Press.
- Associated Press. (May 24, 1997). "Galaxy 31, Monarchs 7". Associated Press.
- Associated Press. (June 15, 1997). "Fire 10, Monarchs 7". Associated Press.
- (June 20, 1997). "1997 All-World League team". WorldLeague.com.
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