Eastern Division (AFL)
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The Eastern Division is one of four divisions that make up the Arena Football League. It's also one of two divisions within the "National Conference". It currently consists of the Columbus Destroyers, the Dallas Desperados, the New York Dragons, and the Philadelphia Soul. It was first formed in 1995 when expansion brought up the current divisions. For the current teams, the Columbus Destroyers joined in 1999 as the Buffalo Destroyers and they would stay in the division during their 2004 move to Columbus, Ohio. The Dallas Desperados moved from the American Conference in 2004. The New York Dragons moved from the AC Central (back when they were known as the Iowa Barnstormers) in 2001, while the Philadelphia Soul entered as an expansion team in 2004.
[edit] Former Eastern Division Teams
- Albany Firebirds, 1995-2000
- Charlotte Rage, 1995-1996
- Connecticut Coyotes, 1995-1996
- New York CityHawks/New England Sea Wolves/Toronto Phantoms, 1997-1998, 1999-2000, & 2001-2002
- New Jersey Red Dogs/New Jersey Gladiators/Las Vegas Gladiators 1997-2000, 2001-2002, & 2003
- Nashville Kats, 1997-1998
- Carolina Cobras 2001 & 2004
- Detroit Fury 2003
[edit] Division Champions
- 1995: Albany Firebirds (7-5)
- 1996: Albany Firebirs (10-4)
- 1997: Nashville Kats (10-4)
- 1998: Albany Firebirds (10-4)
- 1999: Albany Firebirds (11-3)
- 2000: Albany Firebirdss (9-5)
- 2001: New York Dragons, Toronto Phantoms (8-6)
- 2002: New Jersey Gladiators (9-5)
- 2003: New York Dragons, Detroit Fury, Las Vegas Gladiators (8-8)
- 2004: New York Dragons (9-7)
- 2005: New York Dragons (10-6)
- 2006: Dallas Desperados (13-3)
