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56e7974337bdd419002c41c3 | In what city and state is the Arena Football League based? | Chicago, Illinois | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFrom 2000 to 2009, the AFL had its own developmental league, the af2. The AFL played 22 seasons from 1987 to 2008; internal issues caused the league to cancel its 2009 season, though the af2 did play. Later that year both the AFL and af2 were dissolved and reorganized as a new corporation ... |
56e797a637bdd419002c41c9 | Who was Jim Foster's employer prior to his founding the Arena Football League? | the National Football League | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nJim Foster, a promotions manager with the National Football League, conceived of indoor football while watching an indoor soccer match at Madison Square Garden in 1981. While at the game, he wrote his idea on a 9x12 envelope, with sketches of the field and notes on gameplay. He presented t... |
56e797a637bdd419002c41ca | What was Jim Foster viewing when he came up with the idea for arena football? | an indoor soccer match | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nJim Foster, a promotions manager with the National Football League, conceived of indoor football while watching an indoor soccer match at Madison Square Garden in 1981. While at the game, he wrote his idea on a 9x12 envelope, with sketches of the field and notes on gameplay. He presented t... |
56e797a637bdd419002c41cb | Where was Jim Foster when he came up with the idea for arena football? | Madison Square Garden | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nJim Foster, a promotions manager with the National Football League, conceived of indoor football while watching an indoor soccer match at Madison Square Garden in 1981. While at the game, he wrote his idea on a 9x12 envelope, with sketches of the field and notes on gameplay. He presented t... |
56e797a637bdd419002c41cc | In what year did Jim Foster conceive of the idea of arena football? | 1981 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nJim Foster, a promotions manager with the National Football League, conceived of indoor football while watching an indoor soccer match at Madison Square Garden in 1981. While at the game, he wrote his idea on a 9x12 envelope, with sketches of the field and notes on gameplay. He presented t... |
56e797a637bdd419002c41cd | What television network agreed to broadcast an arena football test game? | NBC | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nJim Foster, a promotions manager with the National Football League, conceived of indoor football while watching an indoor soccer match at Madison Square Garden in 1981. While at the game, he wrote his idea on a 9x12 envelope, with sketches of the field and notes on gameplay. He presented t... |
56e797ef00c9c71400d77333 | What football league began in 1982? | the United States Football League | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nPlans for arena football were put on hold in 1982 as the United States Football League was launched. Foster left the NFL to accept a position in the USFL. He eventually became executive vice-president with the Chicago Blitz, where he returned to his concept of arena football. In 1983, he b... |
56e797ef00c9c71400d77334 | What team in the USFL did Jim Foster work for? | Chicago Blitz | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nPlans for arena football were put on hold in 1982 as the United States Football League was launched. Foster left the NFL to accept a position in the USFL. He eventually became executive vice-president with the Chicago Blitz, where he returned to his concept of arena football. In 1983, he b... |
56e797ef00c9c71400d77335 | When did the USFL shut down? | 1985 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nPlans for arena football were put on hold in 1982 as the United States Football League was launched. Foster left the NFL to accept a position in the USFL. He eventually became executive vice-president with the Chicago Blitz, where he returned to his concept of arena football. In 1983, he b... |
56e797ef00c9c71400d77336 | On what date was the arena football test game played? | April 27, 1986 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nPlans for arena football were put on hold in 1982 as the United States Football League was launched. Foster left the NFL to accept a position in the USFL. He eventually became executive vice-president with the Chicago Blitz, where he returned to his concept of arena football. In 1983, he b... |
56e797ef00c9c71400d77337 | What was Foster's job title with the Chicago Blitz? | executive vice-president | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nPlans for arena football were put on hold in 1982 as the United States Football League was launched. Foster left the NFL to accept a position in the USFL. He eventually became executive vice-president with the Chicago Blitz, where he returned to his concept of arena football. In 1983, he b... |
56e7985000c9c71400d7733d | In what city and state did the arena football test game take place? | Rockford, Illinois | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe test game was played in Rockford, Illinois, at the Rockford MetroCentre. Sponsors were secured, and players and coaches from local colleges were recruited to volunteer to play for the teams, the Chicago Politicians and Rockford Metros, with the guarantee of a tryout should the league t... |
56e7985000c9c71400d7733e | At what venue did the test game occur? | Rockford MetroCentre | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe test game was played in Rockford, Illinois, at the Rockford MetroCentre. Sponsors were secured, and players and coaches from local colleges were recruited to volunteer to play for the teams, the Chicago Politicians and Rockford Metros, with the guarantee of a tryout should the league t... |
56e7985000c9c71400d7733f | Along with the Rockford Metros, what was the name of the other team that played in the test game? | Chicago Politicians | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe test game was played in Rockford, Illinois, at the Rockford MetroCentre. Sponsors were secured, and players and coaches from local colleges were recruited to volunteer to play for the teams, the Chicago Politicians and Rockford Metros, with the guarantee of a tryout should the league t... |
56e7985000c9c71400d77340 | On what date did the second test game take place? | February 26, 1987 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe test game was played in Rockford, Illinois, at the Rockford MetroCentre. Sponsors were secured, and players and coaches from local colleges were recruited to volunteer to play for the teams, the Chicago Politicians and Rockford Metros, with the guarantee of a tryout should the league t... |
56e7985000c9c71400d77341 | The second test game was played in what arena? | Rosemont Horizon | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe test game was played in Rockford, Illinois, at the Rockford MetroCentre. Sponsors were secured, and players and coaches from local colleges were recruited to volunteer to play for the teams, the Chicago Politicians and Rockford Metros, with the guarantee of a tryout should the league t... |
56e798c537bdd419002c41dd | How many teams did the Arena Football League originally have? | four | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFollowing the successes of his trial-run games, Foster moved ahead with his idea for arena football. He founded the Arena Football League with four teams: the Pittsburgh Gladiators, Denver Dynamite, Washington Commandos, and Chicago Bruisers. Foster appointed legendary Darrel \"Mouse\" Dav... |
56e798c537bdd419002c41de | Along with the Chicago Bruisers, Denver Dynamite and Pittsburgh Gladiators, what team was one of the original AFL teams? | Washington Commandos | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFollowing the successes of his trial-run games, Foster moved ahead with his idea for arena football. He founded the Arena Football League with four teams: the Pittsburgh Gladiators, Denver Dynamite, Washington Commandos, and Chicago Bruisers. Foster appointed legendary Darrel \"Mouse\" Dav... |
56e798c537bdd419002c41df | What was the title of Darrell Davis in the AFL? | executive director of football operations | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFollowing the successes of his trial-run games, Foster moved ahead with his idea for arena football. He founded the Arena Football League with four teams: the Pittsburgh Gladiators, Denver Dynamite, Washington Commandos, and Chicago Bruisers. Foster appointed legendary Darrel \"Mouse\" Dav... |
56e798c537bdd419002c41e0 | What was Darrell Davis' nickname? | Mouse | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFollowing the successes of his trial-run games, Foster moved ahead with his idea for arena football. He founded the Arena Football League with four teams: the Pittsburgh Gladiators, Denver Dynamite, Washington Commandos, and Chicago Bruisers. Foster appointed legendary Darrel \"Mouse\" Dav... |
56e798c537bdd419002c41e1 | Who was responsible for hiring the first coaches of the AFL teams? | Davis | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFollowing the successes of his trial-run games, Foster moved ahead with his idea for arena football. He founded the Arena Football League with four teams: the Pittsburgh Gladiators, Denver Dynamite, Washington Commandos, and Chicago Bruisers. Foster appointed legendary Darrel \"Mouse\" Dav... |
56e7993000c9c71400d77351 | On what date was the inaugural game of the AFL played? | June 19, 1987 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe first game in Arena Football League history was played on June 19, 1987, between the Gladiators and Commandos at Pittsburgh Civic Arena in front of 12,117 fans. The game was deliberately not televised so that it could be analyzed and any follies and failures would not be subject to nat... |
56e7993000c9c71400d77352 | Along with the Commandos, who played in the first Arena Football League game? | Gladiators | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe first game in Arena Football League history was played on June 19, 1987, between the Gladiators and Commandos at Pittsburgh Civic Arena in front of 12,117 fans. The game was deliberately not televised so that it could be analyzed and any follies and failures would not be subject to nat... |
56e7993000c9c71400d77353 | How many spectators watched the first Arena Football League game? | 12,117 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe first game in Arena Football League history was played on June 19, 1987, between the Gladiators and Commandos at Pittsburgh Civic Arena in front of 12,117 fans. The game was deliberately not televised so that it could be analyzed and any follies and failures would not be subject to nat... |
56e7993000c9c71400d77354 | On what date was the first AFL game that aired on television? | June 20, 1987 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe first game in Arena Football League history was played on June 19, 1987, between the Gladiators and Commandos at Pittsburgh Civic Arena in front of 12,117 fans. The game was deliberately not televised so that it could be analyzed and any follies and failures would not be subject to nat... |
56e7993000c9c71400d77355 | At what venue did the first televised Arena Football League game occur? | the Rosemont Horizon | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe first game in Arena Football League history was played on June 19, 1987, between the Gladiators and Commandos at Pittsburgh Civic Arena in front of 12,117 fans. The game was deliberately not televised so that it could be analyzed and any follies and failures would not be subject to nat... |
56e7998d37bdd419002c41f1 | On what date did Foster apply for a patent on arena football? | September 30, 1987 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn September 30, 1987, Foster filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to patent his invented sport. The patent application covered the rules of the game, specifically detailing the goalposts and rebound netting and their impact on gameplay. Foster's applicat... |
56e7998d37bdd419002c41f2 | When did the United States Patent and Trademark Office grant Foster's patent? | March 27, 1990 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn September 30, 1987, Foster filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to patent his invented sport. The patent application covered the rules of the game, specifically detailing the goalposts and rebound netting and their impact on gameplay. Foster's applicat... |
56e7998d37bdd419002c41f3 | On what date was the expiration of Foster's patent? | September 30, 2007 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn September 30, 1987, Foster filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to patent his invented sport. The patent application covered the rules of the game, specifically detailing the goalposts and rebound netting and their impact on gameplay. Foster's applicat... |
56e7998d37bdd419002c41f4 | With whom did Foster file his patent? | the United States Patent and Trademark Office | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn September 30, 1987, Foster filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office to patent his invented sport. The patent application covered the rules of the game, specifically detailing the goalposts and rebound netting and their impact on gameplay. Foster's applicat... |
56e79a2237bdd419002c41f9 | In 1987, what television station sometimes showed arena football games? | ESPN | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFrom the 1987 season until the late 1990s, the most exposure the league would receive was on ESPN, which aired tape-delayed games, often well after midnight, and often edited to match the alloted time slot. The league received its first taste of wide exposure in 1998, when Arena Bowl XII w... |
56e79a2237bdd419002c41fa | In the early years of arena football, after what hour were games often aired? | midnight | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFrom the 1987 season until the late 1990s, the most exposure the league would receive was on ESPN, which aired tape-delayed games, often well after midnight, and often edited to match the alloted time slot. The league received its first taste of wide exposure in 1998, when Arena Bowl XII w... |
56e79a2237bdd419002c41fb | What AFL game was broadcast on ABC? | Arena Bowl XII | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFrom the 1987 season until the late 1990s, the most exposure the league would receive was on ESPN, which aired tape-delayed games, often well after midnight, and often edited to match the alloted time slot. The league received its first taste of wide exposure in 1998, when Arena Bowl XII w... |
56e79a2237bdd419002c41fc | In what year did ABC broadcast an Arena Football League game? | 1998 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFrom the 1987 season until the late 1990s, the most exposure the league would receive was on ESPN, which aired tape-delayed games, often well after midnight, and often edited to match the alloted time slot. The league received its first taste of wide exposure in 1998, when Arena Bowl XII w... |
56e79a2237bdd419002c41fd | On what ABC program was an AFL game shown? | Wide World of Sports | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nFrom the 1987 season until the late 1990s, the most exposure the league would receive was on ESPN, which aired tape-delayed games, often well after midnight, and often edited to match the alloted time slot. The league received its first taste of wide exposure in 1998, when Arena Bowl XII w... |
56e79aa800c9c71400d7736f | Who was the coach of the Pittsburgh Gladiators in 1989? | Joe Haering | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn Saturday, July 23, 1989, much of America learned of the AFL for an unintended reason, when the Pittsburgh Gladiators' head coach, Joe Haering, made football history by punching commissioner Jim Foster during a game with the Chicago Bruisers. The national media ran with the story, includ... |
56e79aa800c9c71400d77370 | What day of the week was July 23, 1989? | Saturday | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn Saturday, July 23, 1989, much of America learned of the AFL for an unintended reason, when the Pittsburgh Gladiators' head coach, Joe Haering, made football history by punching commissioner Jim Foster during a game with the Chicago Bruisers. The national media ran with the story, includ... |
56e79aa800c9c71400d77371 | Who was the commissioner of the AFL in 1989? | Jim Foster | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn Saturday, July 23, 1989, much of America learned of the AFL for an unintended reason, when the Pittsburgh Gladiators' head coach, Joe Haering, made football history by punching commissioner Jim Foster during a game with the Chicago Bruisers. The national media ran with the story, includ... |
56e79aa800c9c71400d77372 | What paper featured a photograph of the head coach of the Gladiators punching the commissioner of the AFL? | USA Today | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn Saturday, July 23, 1989, much of America learned of the AFL for an unintended reason, when the Pittsburgh Gladiators' head coach, Joe Haering, made football history by punching commissioner Jim Foster during a game with the Chicago Bruisers. The national media ran with the story, includ... |
56e79aa800c9c71400d77373 | In what arena were the Gladiators playing the Bruisers on July 23, 1989? | Arco Arena | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn Saturday, July 23, 1989, much of America learned of the AFL for an unintended reason, when the Pittsburgh Gladiators' head coach, Joe Haering, made football history by punching commissioner Jim Foster during a game with the Chicago Bruisers. The national media ran with the story, includ... |
56e79b1e37bdd419002c420d | What team did Art Schlichter play for? | Detroit Drive | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOne of the league's early success stories was the Detroit Drive. A primary team for some of the AFL's most highly regarded players, including George LaFrance and Gary and Alvin Rettig, as well as being a second career chance for quarterback Art Schlichter, the Drive regularly played before... |
56e79b1e37bdd419002c420e | Where did the Detroit Drive play their home games? | Joe Louis Arena | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOne of the league's early success stories was the Detroit Drive. A primary team for some of the AFL's most highly regarded players, including George LaFrance and Gary and Alvin Rettig, as well as being a second career chance for quarterback Art Schlichter, the Drive regularly played before... |
56e79b1e37bdd419002c420f | In what year did the Drive go to their first Arena Bowl? | 1988 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOne of the league's early success stories was the Detroit Drive. A primary team for some of the AFL's most highly regarded players, including George LaFrance and Gary and Alvin Rettig, as well as being a second career chance for quarterback Art Schlichter, the Drive regularly played before... |
56e79b1e37bdd419002c4210 | Who owned the Detroit Drive in this period? | Mike Ilitch | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOne of the league's early success stories was the Detroit Drive. A primary team for some of the AFL's most highly regarded players, including George LaFrance and Gary and Alvin Rettig, as well as being a second career chance for quarterback Art Schlichter, the Drive regularly played before... |
56e79b1e37bdd419002c4211 | What team did the owner of the Detroit Drive buy that led him to sell the Drive? | Detroit Tigers | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOne of the league's early success stories was the Detroit Drive. A primary team for some of the AFL's most highly regarded players, including George LaFrance and Gary and Alvin Rettig, as well as being a second career chance for quarterback Art Schlichter, the Drive regularly played before... |
56e79b8300c9c71400d7738d | Where did the Drive franchise relocate to? | Massachusetts | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nAlthough the Drive moved to Massachusetts for the 1994 season, the AFL had a number of other teams which it considered \"dynasties\", including the Tampa Bay Storm (the only team that has existed in some form for all twenty-eight contested seasons), their arch-rival the Orlando Predators, ... |
56e79b8300c9c71400d7738e | Before what season did the Drive move to a different state? | 1994 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nAlthough the Drive moved to Massachusetts for the 1994 season, the AFL had a number of other teams which it considered \"dynasties\", including the Tampa Bay Storm (the only team that has existed in some form for all twenty-eight contested seasons), their arch-rival the Orlando Predators, ... |
56e79b8300c9c71400d7738f | What is the name of the AFL team based in Tampa Bay? | Storm | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nAlthough the Drive moved to Massachusetts for the 1994 season, the AFL had a number of other teams which it considered \"dynasties\", including the Tampa Bay Storm (the only team that has existed in some form for all twenty-eight contested seasons), their arch-rival the Orlando Predators, ... |
56e79b8300c9c71400d77390 | What team is cited as a rival of the Tampa Bay franchise? | Orlando Predators | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nAlthough the Drive moved to Massachusetts for the 1994 season, the AFL had a number of other teams which it considered \"dynasties\", including the Tampa Bay Storm (the only team that has existed in some form for all twenty-eight contested seasons), their arch-rival the Orlando Predators, ... |
56e79b8300c9c71400d77391 | What team was the rival of the Arizona Rattlers? | San Jose SaberCats | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nAlthough the Drive moved to Massachusetts for the 1994 season, the AFL had a number of other teams which it considered \"dynasties\", including the Tampa Bay Storm (the only team that has existed in some form for all twenty-eight contested seasons), their arch-rival the Orlando Predators, ... |
56e79c0637bdd419002c4217 | What notable event in the AFL first occurred in 1993? | first All-Star Game | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 1993, the league staged its first All-Star Game in Des Moines, Iowa, the future home of the long-running Iowa Barnstormers, as a fundraiser for flood victims in the area. The National Conference defeated the American Conference 64–40 in front of a crowd of 7,189. The second Allstar game... |
56e79c0637bdd419002c4218 | In what city and state did the 1993 All-Star Game occur? | Des Moines, Iowa | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 1993, the league staged its first All-Star Game in Des Moines, Iowa, the future home of the long-running Iowa Barnstormers, as a fundraiser for flood victims in the area. The National Conference defeated the American Conference 64–40 in front of a crowd of 7,189. The second Allstar game... |
56e79c0637bdd419002c4219 | What AFL team would be based in Des Moines? | Iowa Barnstormers | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 1993, the league staged its first All-Star Game in Des Moines, Iowa, the future home of the long-running Iowa Barnstormers, as a fundraiser for flood victims in the area. The National Conference defeated the American Conference 64–40 in front of a crowd of 7,189. The second Allstar game... |
56e79c0637bdd419002c421a | What conference lost the first All-Star Game? | American Conference | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 1993, the league staged its first All-Star Game in Des Moines, Iowa, the future home of the long-running Iowa Barnstormers, as a fundraiser for flood victims in the area. The National Conference defeated the American Conference 64–40 in front of a crowd of 7,189. The second Allstar game... |
56e79c0637bdd419002c421b | How many points did the National Conference score in the first All-Star Game? | 64 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 1993, the league staged its first All-Star Game in Des Moines, Iowa, the future home of the long-running Iowa Barnstormers, as a fundraiser for flood victims in the area. The National Conference defeated the American Conference 64–40 in front of a crowd of 7,189. The second Allstar game... |
56e79c6300c9c71400d773ab | What team did the New York CityHawks become after moving to Hartford? | New England Sea Wolves | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nWhile some teams have enjoyed considerable on-field and even financial success, many teams in the history of the league have enjoyed little success either on or off of the field of play. There are a number of franchises which existed in the form of a number of largely-unrelated teams under... |
56e79c6300c9c71400d773ac | What city did the Sea Wolves move to? | Toronto | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nWhile some teams have enjoyed considerable on-field and even financial success, many teams in the history of the league have enjoyed little success either on or off of the field of play. There are a number of franchises which existed in the form of a number of largely-unrelated teams under... |
56e79c6300c9c71400d773ad | How many seasons were the CityHawks in New York? | two | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nWhile some teams have enjoyed considerable on-field and even financial success, many teams in the history of the league have enjoyed little success either on or off of the field of play. There are a number of franchises which existed in the form of a number of largely-unrelated teams under... |
56e79c6300c9c71400d773ae | How long did the Sea Wolves stay in Hartford? | two seasons | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nWhile some teams have enjoyed considerable on-field and even financial success, many teams in the history of the league have enjoyed little success either on or off of the field of play. There are a number of franchises which existed in the form of a number of largely-unrelated teams under... |
56e79c6300c9c71400d773af | How many seasons did the Toronto Phantoms last? | two | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nWhile some teams have enjoyed considerable on-field and even financial success, many teams in the history of the league have enjoyed little success either on or off of the field of play. There are a number of franchises which existed in the form of a number of largely-unrelated teams under... |
56e79cbc37bdd419002c422b | What AFL team did Kurt Warner play for? | Iowa Barnstormers | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe year 2000 brought heightened interest in the AFL. Then-St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner, who was MVP of Super Bowl XXXIV, was first noticed because he played quarterback for the AFL's Iowa Barnstormers. While many sports commentators and fans continued to ridicule the league, War... |
56e79cbc37bdd419002c422c | Kurt Warner was the Most Valuable Player in what Super Bowl? | Super Bowl XXXIV | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe year 2000 brought heightened interest in the AFL. Then-St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner, who was MVP of Super Bowl XXXIV, was first noticed because he played quarterback for the AFL's Iowa Barnstormers. While many sports commentators and fans continued to ridicule the league, War... |
56e79cbc37bdd419002c422d | What NFL team did Kurt Warner play for? | St. Louis Rams | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe year 2000 brought heightened interest in the AFL. Then-St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner, who was MVP of Super Bowl XXXIV, was first noticed because he played quarterback for the AFL's Iowa Barnstormers. While many sports commentators and fans continued to ridicule the league, War... |
56e79cbc37bdd419002c422e | What television network did the AFL sign a deal with in 2000? | TNN | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe year 2000 brought heightened interest in the AFL. Then-St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner, who was MVP of Super Bowl XXXIV, was first noticed because he played quarterback for the AFL's Iowa Barnstormers. While many sports commentators and fans continued to ridicule the league, War... |
56e79cbc37bdd419002c422f | What was the name of the AFL team based in New Orleans? | VooDoo | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nThe year 2000 brought heightened interest in the AFL. Then-St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner, who was MVP of Super Bowl XXXIV, was first noticed because he played quarterback for the AFL's Iowa Barnstormers. While many sports commentators and fans continued to ridicule the league, War... |
56e79d2300c9c71400d773bf | How many games made up the AFL season in 2003? | 16 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 2003, the season expanded to 16 games. There were also several rule changes in this period. In 2005, players were no longer allowed to run out of bounds. The only way for a player to go out of bounds presently is if he is tackled into or deliberately contacts the side boards. This was a... |
56e79d2300c9c71400d773c0 | In what year did the rules first forbid players running out of bounds? | 2005 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 2003, the season expanded to 16 games. There were also several rule changes in this period. In 2005, players were no longer allowed to run out of bounds. The only way for a player to go out of bounds presently is if he is tackled into or deliberately contacts the side boards. This was a... |
56e79d2300c9c71400d773c1 | In what year was the ArenaBowl first played at a neutral location? | 2005 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 2003, the season expanded to 16 games. There were also several rule changes in this period. In 2005, players were no longer allowed to run out of bounds. The only way for a player to go out of bounds presently is if he is tackled into or deliberately contacts the side boards. This was a... |
56e79d2300c9c71400d773c2 | What year introduced the free substitution rule? | 2007 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 2003, the season expanded to 16 games. There were also several rule changes in this period. In 2005, players were no longer allowed to run out of bounds. The only way for a player to go out of bounds presently is if he is tackled into or deliberately contacts the side boards. This was a... |
56e79d2300c9c71400d773c3 | What year saw a rules change that had an impact on the role of the "jack" linebacker? | 2008 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn 2003, the season expanded to 16 games. There were also several rule changes in this period. In 2005, players were no longer allowed to run out of bounds. The only way for a player to go out of bounds presently is if he is tackled into or deliberately contacts the side boards. This was a... |
56e79d8200c9c71400d773c9 | Who was the commissioner of the Arena Football League for the first half of 2008? | David Baker | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nAfter 12 years as commissioner of the AFL, David Baker retired unexpectedly on July 25, 2008, just two days before ArenaBowl XXII; deputy commissioner Ed Policy was named interim commissioner until Baker's replacement was found. Baker explained, \"When I took over as commissioner, I though... |
56e79d8200c9c71400d773ca | For how many years did David Baker serve as commissioner of the AFL? | 12 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nAfter 12 years as commissioner of the AFL, David Baker retired unexpectedly on July 25, 2008, just two days before ArenaBowl XXII; deputy commissioner Ed Policy was named interim commissioner until Baker's replacement was found. Baker explained, \"When I took over as commissioner, I though... |
56e79d8200c9c71400d773cb | On what date did Baker step down as commissioner of the AFL? | July 25, 2008 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nAfter 12 years as commissioner of the AFL, David Baker retired unexpectedly on July 25, 2008, just two days before ArenaBowl XXII; deputy commissioner Ed Policy was named interim commissioner until Baker's replacement was found. Baker explained, \"When I took over as commissioner, I though... |
56e79d8200c9c71400d773cc | What Arena Football League event occurred two days after Baker's resignation? | ArenaBowl XXII | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nAfter 12 years as commissioner of the AFL, David Baker retired unexpectedly on July 25, 2008, just two days before ArenaBowl XXII; deputy commissioner Ed Policy was named interim commissioner until Baker's replacement was found. Baker explained, \"When I took over as commissioner, I though... |
56e79d8200c9c71400d773cd | Who temporarily served in the commissioner's post after Baker's departure? | Ed Policy | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nAfter 12 years as commissioner of the AFL, David Baker retired unexpectedly on July 25, 2008, just two days before ArenaBowl XXII; deputy commissioner Ed Policy was named interim commissioner until Baker's replacement was found. Baker explained, \"When I took over as commissioner, I though... |
56e79deb37bdd419002c4249 | What team shut down in October 2008? | New Orleans VooDoo | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn October 2008, Tom Benson announced that the New Orleans VooDoo were ceasing operations and folding \"based on circumstances currently affecting the league and the team\". Shortly thereafter, an article in Sports Business Journal announced that the AFL had a tentative agreement to sell a... |
56e79deb37bdd419002c424a | Who made the announcement that the VooDoo were shutting down? | Tom Benson | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn October 2008, Tom Benson announced that the New Orleans VooDoo were ceasing operations and folding \"based on circumstances currently affecting the league and the team\". Shortly thereafter, an article in Sports Business Journal announced that the AFL had a tentative agreement to sell a... |
56e79deb37bdd419002c424b | What business wanted to buy a stake in the AFL? | Platinum Equity | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn October 2008, Tom Benson announced that the New Orleans VooDoo were ceasing operations and folding \"based on circumstances currently affecting the league and the team\". Shortly thereafter, an article in Sports Business Journal announced that the AFL had a tentative agreement to sell a... |
56e79deb37bdd419002c424c | How large a stake did Platinum Equity want to buy in the AFL? | $100 million | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn October 2008, Tom Benson announced that the New Orleans VooDoo were ceasing operations and folding \"based on circumstances currently affecting the league and the team\". Shortly thereafter, an article in Sports Business Journal announced that the AFL had a tentative agreement to sell a... |
56e79deb37bdd419002c424d | What publication announced the Platinum Equity business deal? | Sports Business Journal | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nIn October 2008, Tom Benson announced that the New Orleans VooDoo were ceasing operations and folding \"based on circumstances currently affecting the league and the team\". Shortly thereafter, an article in Sports Business Journal announced that the AFL had a tentative agreement to sell a... |
56e79e5c37bdd419002c425d | On what date was the dispersal draft first scheduled to occur? | December 2 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nBecause of the sudden loss of the New Orleans franchise, the league announced in October that the beginning of the free agency period would be delayed in order to accommodate a dispersal draft. Dates were eventually announced as December 2 for the dispersal draft and December 4 for free ag... |
56e79e5c37bdd419002c425e | To what date was the dispersal draft first delayed? | December 3 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nBecause of the sudden loss of the New Orleans franchise, the league announced in October that the beginning of the free agency period would be delayed in order to accommodate a dispersal draft. Dates were eventually announced as December 2 for the dispersal draft and December 4 for free ag... |
56e79e5c37bdd419002c425f | After the second delay, when was the dispersal draft schedule to occur? | December 9 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nBecause of the sudden loss of the New Orleans franchise, the league announced in October that the beginning of the free agency period would be delayed in order to accommodate a dispersal draft. Dates were eventually announced as December 2 for the dispersal draft and December 4 for free ag... |
56e79e5c37bdd419002c4260 | When was free agency first scheduled to begin? | December 4 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nBecause of the sudden loss of the New Orleans franchise, the league announced in October that the beginning of the free agency period would be delayed in order to accommodate a dispersal draft. Dates were eventually announced as December 2 for the dispersal draft and December 4 for free ag... |
56e79e5c37bdd419002c4261 | When was free agency scheduled to begin after the delay? | December 11 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nBecause of the sudden loss of the New Orleans franchise, the league announced in October that the beginning of the free agency period would be delayed in order to accommodate a dispersal draft. Dates were eventually announced as December 2 for the dispersal draft and December 4 for free ag... |
56e79ec500c9c71400d773e3 | What numbered season did Arenafootball2 in 2009? | tenth | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nAlthough the Arenafootball2 league played its tenth season in 2009, a conference call in December 2008 resulted in enough votes from owners and cooperation from the AFLPA for the AFL to suspend the entire 2009 season in order to create \"a long-term plan to improve its economic model\". In... |
56e79ec500c9c71400d773e4 | In what month and year was it decided to suspend the 2009 Arena Football League season? | December 2008 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nAlthough the Arenafootball2 league played its tenth season in 2009, a conference call in December 2008 resulted in enough votes from owners and cooperation from the AFLPA for the AFL to suspend the entire 2009 season in order to create \"a long-term plan to improve its economic model\". In... |
56e79ec500c9c71400d773e5 | What National Hockey League season was cancelled? | 2004-05 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nAlthough the Arenafootball2 league played its tenth season in 2009, a conference call in December 2008 resulted in enough votes from owners and cooperation from the AFLPA for the AFL to suspend the entire 2009 season in order to create \"a long-term plan to improve its economic model\". In... |
56e79ec500c9c71400d773e6 | What led the National Hockey League to cancel the 2004-2005 season? | a lockout | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nAlthough the Arenafootball2 league played its tenth season in 2009, a conference call in December 2008 resulted in enough votes from owners and cooperation from the AFLPA for the AFL to suspend the entire 2009 season in order to create \"a long-term plan to improve its economic model\". In... |
56e79ec500c9c71400d773e7 | Who owned the Columbus Destroyers in 2008? | Jim Renacci | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nAlthough the Arenafootball2 league played its tenth season in 2009, a conference call in December 2008 resulted in enough votes from owners and cooperation from the AFLPA for the AFL to suspend the entire 2009 season in order to create \"a long-term plan to improve its economic model\". In... |
56e79f2900c9c71400d773f7 | What was the job title of Ed Policy? | interim commissioner | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nHigh hopes for the AFL waned when interim commissioner Ed Policy announced his resignation, citing the obsolescence of his position in the reformatted league. Two weeks later, the Los Angeles Avengers announced that they were formally folding the franchise. One month later, the league miss... |
56e79f2900c9c71400d773f8 | After Ed Policy resigned, what franchise closed? | Los Angeles Avengers | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nHigh hopes for the AFL waned when interim commissioner Ed Policy announced his resignation, citing the obsolescence of his position in the reformatted league. Two weeks later, the Los Angeles Avengers announced that they were formally folding the franchise. One month later, the league miss... |
56e79f2900c9c71400d773f9 | How many weeks after Policy's resignation did the Avengers fold? | Two | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nHigh hopes for the AFL waned when interim commissioner Ed Policy announced his resignation, citing the obsolescence of his position in the reformatted league. Two weeks later, the Los Angeles Avengers announced that they were formally folding the franchise. One month later, the league miss... |
56e79f2900c9c71400d773fa | How long after the shuttering of the Avengers did the league fail to ratify the new collective bargaining agreement? | One month | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nHigh hopes for the AFL waned when interim commissioner Ed Policy announced his resignation, citing the obsolescence of his position in the reformatted league. Two weeks later, the Los Angeles Avengers announced that they were formally folding the franchise. One month later, the league miss... |
56e79f2900c9c71400d773fb | What reason did Policy give for his resignation? | the obsolescence of his position in the reformatted league | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nHigh hopes for the AFL waned when interim commissioner Ed Policy announced his resignation, citing the obsolescence of his position in the reformatted league. Two weeks later, the Los Angeles Avengers announced that they were formally folding the franchise. One month later, the league miss... |
56e79ff737bdd419002c4278 | On what date was it reported that the AFL was considering bankruptcy? | July 20, 2009 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn July 20, 2009, Sports Business Journal reported that the AFL owed approximately $14 million to its creditors and were considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In early August 2009, numerous media outlets began reporting that the AFL was folding permanently and would file... |
56e79ff737bdd419002c4279 | What publication reported that the Arena Football League was thinking about filing bankruptcy? | Sports Business Journal | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn July 20, 2009, Sports Business Journal reported that the AFL owed approximately $14 million to its creditors and were considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In early August 2009, numerous media outlets began reporting that the AFL was folding permanently and would file... |
56e79ff737bdd419002c427a | How much debt was the AFL reported to have as of July 20, 2009? | $14 million | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn July 20, 2009, Sports Business Journal reported that the AFL owed approximately $14 million to its creditors and were considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In early August 2009, numerous media outlets began reporting that the AFL was folding permanently and would file... |
56e79ff737bdd419002c427b | What type of bankruptcy was the league reportedly thinking about filing in July 2009? | Chapter 11 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn July 20, 2009, Sports Business Journal reported that the AFL owed approximately $14 million to its creditors and were considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In early August 2009, numerous media outlets began reporting that the AFL was folding permanently and would file... |
56e79ff737bdd419002c427c | On what date did the AFL announce that it was not shutting down? | August 4 | [
"Arena_Football_League\n\nOn July 20, 2009, Sports Business Journal reported that the AFL owed approximately $14 million to its creditors and were considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In early August 2009, numerous media outlets began reporting that the AFL was folding permanently and would file... |
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