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*Western Division (1961-63) | *Western Division (1961-63) | ||
| venue = [[Autostade]] (1966-67)<br/>Zollner Stadium (1965)<br/>Victory Field (1961-64) | | venue = [[Autostade]] (1966-67)<br/>Zollner Stadium (1965)<br/>Victory Field (1961-64) | ||
| players = [[:Category:Montreal Beavers players|Players]] | |||
| coaches = [[:Category:Montreal Beavers head coaches|Head Coaches]] | |||
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The '''Montreal Beavers''' were a professional American football team based in Montreal, Quebec. The franchise began as the Indianapolis Warriors of the | The '''Montreal Beavers''' were a professional American football team based in Montreal, Quebec. The franchise began as the Indianapolis Warriors of the United Football League in 1961, where they played for four seasons. During that time the Warriors made the UFL playoffs three times, and advanced to the league championship in 1964. The team moved to Fort Wayne in January 1965, and became a charter member of the [[Continental Football League]] when it was formed the next month. | ||
Unable to find financial success in Indiana, team owner Al Savill sold the Warriors to a group from Montreal led by construction magnate, and former Montreal Alouette, Johnny Newman in March 1966. Led by former South Carolina head coach Marvin Bass, the Beavers finished with a 7-7 record in 1966 and a 4-8 mark in 1967. The team denied rumors of a sale in early 1968, but nevertheless folded before the season began. | Unable to find financial success in Indiana, team owner Al Savill sold the Warriors to a group from Montreal led by construction magnate, and former Montreal Alouette, [[Johnny Newman]] in March 1966. Led by former South Carolina head coach [[Marvin Bass]], the Beavers finished with a 7-7 record in 1966 and a 4-8 mark in 1967. The team denied rumors of a sale in early 1968, but nevertheless folded before the season began. | ||
==Publications== | ==Publications== | ||
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| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1965/10-17_new-ftw.html Week 10] | | [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1965/10-17_new-ftw.html Week 10] | ||
| October 17 | | October 17 | ||
| vs. [[Newark Bears (1963-65|Newark Bears]] | | vs. [[Newark Bears (1963-65)|Newark Bears]] | ||
| [[Zollner Stadium]] | | [[Zollner Stadium]] | ||
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| [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1966/09-10_bkn-mon.html Week 4] | | [https://www.sportspaper.info/football/cofl/seasons/1966/09-10_bkn-mon.html Week 4] | ||
| September 10 | | September 10 | ||
| vs. Brooklyn Dodgers | | vs. [[Brooklyn Dodgers (CoFL)|Brooklyn Dodgers]] | ||
| [[Autostade]] | | [[Autostade]] | ||
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==Logos== | |||
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{{Infobox portal franchise}} | {{Infobox portal franchise}} | ||
[[Category: Montreal Beavers| ]] | [[Category: Montreal Beavers| ]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:02, 16 April 2024
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| Team History |
| Montreal Beavers (1966-67) Fort Wayne Warriors (1965) Indianapolis Warriors (1961-64) |
| Conference/Division |
Continental Football League (1965-67)
United Football League (1961-64)
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| Autostade (1966-67) Zollner Stadium (1965) Victory Field (1961-64) |
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| Players • Head Coaches • Executives |
The Montreal Beavers were a professional American football team based in Montreal, Quebec. The franchise began as the Indianapolis Warriors of the United Football League in 1961, where they played for four seasons. During that time the Warriors made the UFL playoffs three times, and advanced to the league championship in 1964. The team moved to Fort Wayne in January 1965, and became a charter member of the Continental Football League when it was formed the next month.
Unable to find financial success in Indiana, team owner Al Savill sold the Warriors to a group from Montreal led by construction magnate, and former Montreal Alouette, Johnny Newman in March 1966. Led by former South Carolina head coach Marvin Bass, the Beavers finished with a 7-7 record in 1966 and a 4-8 mark in 1967. The team denied rumors of a sale in early 1968, but nevertheless folded before the season began.
Publications
Programs by season
1960s
| Week | Date | Opponent | Venue |
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| 1965 | |||
| Fort Wayne Warriors | |||
| Week 1 | August 14 | at Norfolk Neptunes | Foreman Field |
| Week 4 | September 5 | at Wheeling Ironmen | Wheeling Stadium |
| Week 10 | October 17 | vs. Newark Bears | Zollner Stadium |
| 1966 | |||
| Montreal Beavers | |||
| Week 4 | September 10 | vs. Brooklyn Dodgers | Autostade |
| Week 8 | October 8 | at Orlando Panthers | Tangerine Bowl |
| Week 11 | October 29 | at Richmond Rebels | City Stadium |
| Week 13 | November 12 | vs. Charleston Rockets | Autostade |
| 1967 | |||
| Week 4 | September 16 | at Orlando Panthers | Tangerine Bowl |
| Week 11 | November 4 | at Norfolk Neptunes | Foreman Field |
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