Los Angeles Avengers
Los Angeles Avengers 
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| City: | Los Angeles , California | ||
| Founded: | 2000 | ||
| Team colors: | Red, blue, gold, white |
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| League (): | AFL (2000-2008) | ||
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| Greatest successes | |||
| AFL : 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007 | Playoff participations | ||
| AFL : - | League champions | ||
| Stadion | |||
| Surname: |
Staples Center |
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| Address: | 1111 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, California | ||
| Capacity: | 16.096 | ||
| Data status | |||
| 17th July 2017 | |||
The Los Angeles Avengers were an arena football team from Los Angeles , California that played in the Arena Football League (AFL). The Avengers played their home games at the Staples Center .
history
The Avengers were founded in 2000 and launched in the AFL that same year. In their nine seasons they were able to move into the playoffs five times. A final participation was denied them.
Tragedy occurred on April 10, 2005, when Avengers defensive lineman Al Lucas was injured by a tackle and later died in hospital as a result.
When the AFL suspended for a season after the 2008 season, the Avengers broke up.
Season statistics
| year | team | league | S. | N | placement | Playoff round |
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| 2000 | Los Angeles Avengers | AFL | 3 | 11 | 4th | |
| 2001 | Los Angeles Avengers | AFL | 5 | 9 | 3. | |
| 2002 | Los Angeles Avengers | AFL | 8th | 6th | 3. | 41-66 loss to Tampa Bay Storm Wild Card Game |
| 2003 | Los Angeles Avengers | AFL | 11 | 5 | 2. | 63:70 loss to Arizona Rattlers quarterfinals |
| 2004 | Los Angeles Avengers | AFL | 9 | 7th | 3. | 42:59 loss to Arizona Rattlers quarterfinals |
| 2005 | Los Angeles Avengers | AFL | 10 | 6th | 1. | 45:52 loss to Chicago Rush semifinals |
| 2006 | Los Angeles Avengers | AFL | 5 | 11 | 5. | |
| 2007 | Los Angeles Avengers | AFL | 9 | 7th | 2. | 64:42 - Victory against Utah Blaze Wild Card Game 20:52 loss to Chicago Rush quarterfinals |
| 2008 | Los Angeles Avengers | AFL | 5 | 11 | 4th |
Audience development
| year | team | Audience average |
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| 2000 | Los Angeles Avengers | 11,032 |
| 2001 | Los Angeles Avengers | 7,652 |
| 2002 | Los Angeles Avengers | 12,398 |
| 2003 | Los Angeles Avengers | 13,219 |
| 2004 | Los Angeles Avengers | 12,590 |
| 2005 | Los Angeles Avengers | 12,165 |
| 2006 | Los Angeles Avengers | 11,311 |
| 2007 | Los Angeles Avengers | 13,244 |
| 2008 | Los Angeles Avengers | 13,590 |
Individual evidence
- ^ Robert Weintraub: Football's Worst Nightmare . In: Grantland . April 16, 2013 ( grantland.com [accessed July 17, 2017]).
- ↑ https://www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/stories/2009/04/20/daily3.html. Retrieved July 17, 2017 .
- ↑ Los Angeles Avengers Team History - 2000 | ArenaFan.com. Retrieved July 17, 2017 .
- ↑ AFL Arena Football History - Year By Year - 2000 | ArenaFan.com. Retrieved July 17, 2017 .