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Legends Team Formation
The Atlanta Legends were a professional American football franchise based in Atlanta, Georgia, and one of the eight members of the Alliance of American Football (AAF), which played one season from February 2019 to April 2019. They played their home games at Georgia State Stadium on the campus of Georgia State University. The Legends were one of two AAF teams ... -
AAF and Legends file Chapter 7
On April 2, 2019, the league’s football operations were reportedly suspended, and on April 4 the league allowed players to leave their contracts to sign with NFL teams. The league filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on April 17, 2019.
History of the Legends
The Atlanta Legends are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. The team is part of the Alliance of American Football (AAF) and plays its home games at Georgia State Stadium. Founded in 2018, the Legends were one of eight teams to join the AAF for their inaugural season that same year.
Since then, they have become integral to sports culture in Atlanta and throughout the country. Led by head coach Kevin Coyle and quarterback Aaron Murray, they have been successful on both sides of the ball, racking up wins against tough opponents, such as Birmingham Iron or San Diego Fleet. They also had multiple players who earned All-Star honors during their first season, including running back Denard Robinson, who was named Offensive Player Of The Year for outstanding performance throughout the campaign.
Despite not making playoffs last year, Atlanta legends remain popular among fans due to their exciting brand playstyle, which often leads them into close contests no matter what odds may be stacked against them. With new additions this off-season, like former NFL defensive end Dwight Freeney, Legends look poised to make a run towards the championship come 2020 when the league kicks off again later this summer!
Established
2018
City
Atlanta
League History
2019 / Alliance of American Football
Team History
2019 / Atlanta Legends
Nickname
Legends – The Atlanta Legends of the Alliance of American Football (AAF) have a unique and exciting nickname with some special meaning. The team’s name is derived from the city’s rich history as a significant hub for civil rights activism, music, art, and culture.
Atlanta has long been known as “the City Too Busy to Hate" due to its progressive attitude towards race relations compared to other South cities during segregation-era America. It was also home to many influential figures who shaped history, such as Martin Luther King Jr., Jimmy Carter, Hank Aaron, and Coretta Scott King - all legends in their own right. As such, when choosing an appropriate moniker for their football team, they decided on Atlanta Legends - honoring those who paved the way before them while inspiring current players with their heroic stories of courage & perseverance against adversity.
In addition to paying homage through its name selection process, Atlanta Legends also seeks out ways within its organization structure & community outreach initiatives that will help foster relationships between people regardless of background or creed – something which has become synonymous with this great city over time! From hosting youth clinics at local schools across the metro-Atlanta area each week throughout the season, providing educational resources about sports nutrition/fitness training programs available free-of-charge online, or partnering up w/ non-profits like Boys & Girls Clubs Of America – ATL Lgnds are committed doing whatever possible ensure future generations can reach same heights achieved by iconic pioneers past!
Championship
AAF Championships 0
Stadium
2019 / Georgia State Stadium
Owner
2019 / Alliance of American Football
Coach
2019 / Brad Childress
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