Wuhan Gators Explained

Wuhan Gators
Founded:2016
City:Wuhan, Hubei, China
Colors:Shenzhen Naja: Orange and Green
Coach:J.W. Kenton
League:China Arena Football League (–)
Team History:
  • Shenzhen Naja (2016)
  • Wuhan Gators (2018–2019)
No League Champs:0
No Conf Champs:0
No Div Champs:0
No Playoff Appearances:1
Arena Years:

The Wuhan Gators were a professional arena football team based in Wuhan, Hubei. They were members of the China Arena Football League (CAFL).[1] They were originally called the Shenzhen Naja and were based in Shenzhen, Guangdong. They were named after the species of cobra that lives in the region.[2] Their home stadium was the Shenzhen Dayun Arena. In 2017, the Naja relocated to become the Wuhan Gators.[3]

Seasons

SeasonLeagueRegular seasonPostseason resultsHead coach
FinishWinsLosses
Shenzhen Naja
2016CAFL5th23Won 5th-place game (Dalian) 46–30J.W. Kenton
Wuhan Gators
2019CAFLJ.W. Kenton
Total23(Includes only regular season)
10(Includes only playoffs)
33(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 27, 2016.
  2. Web site: "What's In a Name?" The Original Six of China Football. China Arena Football League. May 27, 2016.
  3. Web site: Second CAFL Draft Produces "Firsts" . https://web.archive.org/web/20170721021514/http://caflfootball.com/second-cafl-draft-produces-firsts/ . dead . July 21, 2017 . caflfootball.com . July 14, 2017 . July 20, 2017 . Moninghoff, Mick.