Arena Football League 15th Anniversary Team

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The Arena Football League 15th Anniversary Team was compiled in 2001 to show the league's best players in its 15-year history.

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First Team

PositionPlayerTeam(s) played forCollege
Quarterback Kurt Warner Iowa Barnstormers (1995–1997) Northern Iowa
Fullback/Linebacker Bob McMillen Arizona Rattlers (1995–2000)
San Jose SaberCats (2001)
Illinois-Benedictine
Wide receiver/Defensive back Barry Wagner Orlando Predators (1992–1999)
San Jose SaberCats (2000–2001)
Alabama A&M
Wide receiver/Linebacker Hunkie Cooper Arizona Rattlers (1993–2001) UNLV
Offensive Specialist Eddie Brown Albany/Indiana Firebirds (1994–2001) Louisiana Tech
Offensive lineman/Defensive lineman Webbie Burnett Orlando Predators (1992–2000)
Toronto Phantoms (2001)
Florida
James Baron Nashville Kats (1997–2001) Virginia Tech
Sam Hernandez Charlotte Rage (1992)
Las Vegas Sting/Anaheim Piranhas (1995–1997)
San Jose SaberCats (1998–2001)
Sonoma State
Defensive Specialist Kenny McEntyre Orlando Predators (1998–2001) Kansas State
Derek Stingley Albany Firebirds (1997–2000)
Chicago Rush (2001)
Triton
Kicker David Cool Orlando Predators (1998–2001) Georgia Southern

Second Team

PositionPlayerTeam(s) played forCollege
Quarterback Jay Gruden Tampa Bay Storm (1991–1996) Louisville
Mike Pawlawski San Jose SaberCats (1995)
Miami Hooters (1995)
Albany Firebirds (1996–2000)
California
Fullback/Linebacker Travis Pearson Tampa Bay Storm (1994)
Miami Hooters/Florida Bobcats (1995–2000)
Los Angeles Avengers (2001)
Alabama State
Andre Bowden Tampa Bay Storm (1991–2001) Fayetteville State
Wide receiver/Defensive back Gary Mullen Denver Dynamite (1987)
Los Angeles Cobras (1988)
Detroit Drive (1989–1992)
Cincinnati Rockers (1993)
Milwaukee Mustangs (1995)
West Virginia
Wide receiver/Linebacker Stevie Thomas Tampa Bay Storm (1991–1999)
Orlando Predators (2000)
New Jersey Gladiators (2001)
Bethune–Cookman
Gary Compton Dallas Texans (1992–1993)
Fort Worth Cavalry (1994)
Milwaukee Mustangs (1995–2001)
East Texas State
Offensive Specialist Calvin Schexnayder Arizona Rattlers (1994–2001) Washington State
Offensive lineman/Defensive lineman Willie Wyatt Detroit Drive (1993)
Tampa Bay Storm (1995–2001)
Alabama
Flint Fleming Detroit Drive/Massachusetts Marauders (1990–1994)
Orlando Predators (1995–1996)
Tampa Bay Storm (1997)
Arizona Rattlers (1997–1998)
Milwaukee Mustangs (1999)
Buffalo Destroyers (2000)
Florida Bobcats (2001)
North Dakota State
Sylvester Bembery New England Steamrollers (1988)
Albany Firebirds (1990–1993)
Tampa Bay Storm (1994–1996)
Central Florida
Defensive Specialist Cecil Doggette Detroit Drive (1993)
Arizona Rattlers (1995–2001)
West Virginia
Kicker Luis Zendejas Arizona Rattlers (1992–1995) Arizona State
Mike Black Charlotte Rage (1993–1994)
Iowa Barnstormers (1995–1997)
New York CityHawks (1998)
New England Sea Wolves (1999)
Buffalo Destroyers (2000)
Tampa Bay Storm (2001)
Boise State

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References

  1. "15th Anniversary Team". www.arenafan.com. ArenaFan. Retrieved March 28, 2013.