Beijing Lions Explained

Beijing Lions
Helmet:Beijing Lions Helmet.png
Founded:2016
City:LeSports Center
in Beijing, China
Colors:Metallic Gold, Black, White
Coach:Clint Dolezel
Owner:Stephon Marbury
League:China Arena Football League (–)
Team History:
  • Beijing Lions (2016–2019)
No League Champs:1
No Conf Champs:0
No Div Champs:0
No Playoff Appearances:1
Arena Years:

The Beijing Lions were a professional arena football team based in Beijing, China. They were members of the China Arena Football League (CAFL).[1] They won the China Bowl in 2016.

History

The Beijing Lions were one of the first six teams to play in the China Arena Football League. They finished the 2016 season with a perfect record of 6–0 and won the league title by beating the Qingdao Clipper 35–34 on a last second field goal in the first China Bowl.[2] On October 20, 2017, it was announced that Stephon Marbury had reached an agreement to become the owner of the Lions.[3]

Seasons

SeasonLeagueRegular seasonPostseason resultsHead coach
FinishWinsLosses
Beijing Lions
2016CAFL1st50Won China Bowl (Qingdao) 35–34Clint Dolezel
Total50(Includes only regular season)
10(Includes only playoffs)
60(Includes both regular season and playoffs)

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Meet the Super Six! The CAFL's Teams, Names and Official Logos . China Arena Football League . May 31, 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160505232926/http://caflfootball.com/meet-the-super-six-the-cafls-teams-names-and-official-logos/ . May 5, 2016 .
  2. Web site: Beijing Wins CAFL China Bowl on Final Play - CAFL – Professional American Indoor Football in China. 2016-11-27. 2016-11-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20161107015919/http://caflfootball.com/beijing-wins-cafl-china-bowl-on-final-play/. dead.
  3. Web site: Stephon Marbury to Own CAFL Franchise . https://web.archive.org/web/20171020181859/http://caflfootball.com/stephon-marbury-cafl/ . dead . October 20, 2017 . caflfootball.com . October 20, 2017 . October 20, 2017.