| San Diego Lions | |
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| Names | |
| Full name | San Diego Lions Australian rules Football Club |
| Nickname(s) | Lions |
| Club details | |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Colours | Maroon, blue, and gold |
| Competition | United States Australian Football League |
| Premierships | 2001, 2006 |
| Other information | |
| Official website | http://www.sandiegolions.com/ |
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The Lions won USAFL Division 1 premierships in 2001 and 2006, Division 2 premiership in 2019, and a Division 4 premiership in 2015. [1]
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