Columbus Fury

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Columbus Fury
ColumbusFury.png
SportVolleyball
Founded2023
League Pro Volleyball Federation
Based in Columbus, Ohio
Arena Nationwide Arena
ColorsFury Red, Warrior Gold and Bold Pewter
   
OwnerJeff & Beth Gilger & Joe, Jim & Robin Burrow
Head coach Ángel Pérez
Website columbusfury.com

The Columbus Fury are a professional indoor volleyball team based in Columbus, Ohio, that competes in the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF). The Fury began play in the league's inaugural 2024 season. The team plays their home games at Nationwide Arena.

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History

On February 17, 2023, it was announced that Columbus would be one of the cities to get a Pro Volleyball Federation franchise for the league's inaugural season. [1] The Fury name, logo and colors were unveiled on April 12. [2]

On November 13, 2023, it was announced that Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, his father Jim Burrow and mother Robin Burrow were joining the Fury's ownership group. [3]

Roster

Current as of December 6, 2024. [4]

NumberPlayerPositionHeight
10 Flag of the United States.svg Jill Gillen Outside hitter5'7"
TBA Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Wilma Rivera Setter5'8"
12 Flag of the United States.svg Tori Stringer Setter5'11"
17 Flag of the United States.svg Megan Courtney-Lush Outside hitter6'1"
20 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Paula Cerame Libero5'8"
30 Flag of the United States.svg Morgan Lewis Outside hitter6'3"
TBA Flag of Croatia.svg Beta Dumančić Middle blocker6'2"
TBA Flag of the United States.svg Janice Leao Middle blocker6'3"
TBA Flag of the United States.svg Kaley Rammelsberg Middle blocker6'2"

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References

  1. "Columbus Gets Pro Volleyball Federation Team". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  2. "Columbus Fury Revealed as Team Identity". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-04-12. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  3. "Burrow Family Joins Ownership Group of Columbus Fury". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-11-13. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  4. "Roster". Columbus Fury. Retrieved 2024-01-18.