Beijing Lions

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Beijing Lions
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Founded2016
Team history
  • Beijing Lions (2016–2019)
Based in LeSports Center
in Beijing, China
Home arena
League China Arena Football League (20162019)
ColorsMetallic Gold, Black, White
   
Personnel
Head coach Clint Dolezel
Owner Stephon Marbury
Championships
League titles (1)
Playoff appearances (1)

The Beijing Lions were a professional arena football team based in Beijing, China. They were members of the China Arena Football League (CAFL). [1] They won the China Bowl in 2016.

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History

The Beijing Lions were one of the first six teams to play in the China Arena Football League. They finished the 2016 season with a perfect record of 6–0 and won the league title by beating the Qingdao Clipper 35–34 on a last second field goal in the first China Bowl. [2] On October 20, 2017, it was announced that Stephon Marbury had reached an agreement to become the owner of the Lions. [3]

Seasons

SeasonLeagueRegular seasonPostseason resultsHead coach
FinishWinsLosses
Beijing Lions
2016 CAFL 1st50Won China Bowl (Qingdao) 35–34 Clint Dolezel
Total50(Includes only regular season)
10(Includes only playoffs)
60(Includes both regular season and playoffs)

References

  1. "Meet the Super Six! The CAFL's Teams, Names and Official Logos". China Arena Football League. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
  2. "Beijing Wins CAFL China Bowl on Final Play - CAFL – Professional American Indoor Football in China". Archived from the original on 2016-11-07. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
  3. "Stephon Marbury to Own CAFL Franchise". caflfootball.com. October 20, 2017. Archived from the original on October 20, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2017.