Arkansas Diamonds (American football team)

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Arkansas Diamonds
Founded1966
Folded1970
League Continental Football League
Based in Little Rock, Arkansas
Arena War Memorial Stadium
Championships0
Division titles0

The Arkansas Diamonds were a professional American football team based in Little Rock, Arkansas. They began play in 1966 as an independent, semi-professional club until they joined the Continental Football League for its 1968 season. [1] The COFL ceased operations after its 1969 season, and the Diamonds folded in March 1970. [2]

Season-by-season

YearLeagueWLTFinishCoach
Arkansas Diamonds1968 Continental Football League 21005th, Central DivisionTom Burke/Fred Williams
Arkansas Diamonds1969Continental Football League5705th, Atlantic DivisionFred Williams

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References

  1. "Arkansas Diamonds In Midwest Div". The Camden News. Associated Press. February 5, 1968.
  2. "Diamonds Are Defunct". The El Dorado Times. Associated Press. March 27, 1970. p. 8.