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Norfolk Nighthawks

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Norfolk Nighthawks
Established 1999
Folded 2003
Played in Norfolk Scope
in Norfolk, Virginia
League/conference affiliations
af2 (20002003)
  • American Conference (2000–2003)
    • Eastern Division (2001)
    • Atlantic Division (2002–2003)
Current uniform
Team colorsBlue, gold, white
     
Personnel
Team history
  • Norfolk Nighthawks (2000–2003)
Championships
League championships (0)
Conference championships (0)
Division championships (0)
Playoff appearances (1)
Home arena(s)

The Norfolk Nighthawks are a now-defunct charter member of the AF2. They played their home games at The Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. After a very impressive inaugural season, the Nighthawks never made it back to the playoffs and ceased all operations after the 2003 Af2 season. The Nighthawks coaches were: Deatrich Wise (2000-01), Mike Buck (2002), and Rick Frazier[1] (2003). The assistant coaches were: Ron Hill, Offensive Coordinator, Ed Cunningham, Line coach, Keith Easley, Defence and Quality Control. The primary owners were Kenny Easley, Jr. (2000-03) and Bruce Smith (2000-03). Billy Mann served the team as General Manager, Patricia Easley and Adianna Manzella were the front office leaders. Corporate Sales was covered by Don Mears, Sr.

Season-by-season

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Season records
Season W L T Finish Playoff results
2000 11 7 0 2nd AC Won Round 1 (Norfolk 41, Jacksonville 28)
Lost Semifinals (Quad City 75, Norfolk 27)
2001 8 8 0 3rd AC Northeast --
2002 8 8 0 3rd AC Atlantic --
2003 8 8 0 3rd AC Atlantic --
Totals 35 31 0 (including playoffs)

Season-By-Season

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References

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  1. ^ "Rick Frazier: The Man With A Plan". Eric Pesola. 2003-04-05. Retrieved 2021-07-11.