Today in Wheeling History: June 28--The West Virginia Roughriders, a professional indoor football team based in Wheeling, win their third professional indoor football championship (2019).
The West Virginia Roughriders, originally founded as the Richmond Roughriders in 2016, are a professional indoor football team based in Wheeling, West Virginia. The team played its inaugural season in Richmond, Virginia, before relocating to Wheeling in 2019. The Roughriders quickly made a name for themselves in the Arena Pro Football (APF) league, winning the APF Championship in their first season. After moving to Wheeling, the team continued its success, capturing the American Arena League (AAL) Championship in 2019. The Roughriders play their home games at WesBanco Arena, a venue that has become a fortress for the team and a hub of excitement for local fans. The team's colors are black, gold, and white, and their mascot, "Rowdy," is a fan favorite. The Roughriders have been instrumental in promoting indoor football in the Ohio Valley region, providing thrilling entertainment and fostering community spirit. Their success on the field has also brought attention to Wheeling, highlighting the city's rich sports culture and history.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://shorturl.at/s4M8B), Wheeling Intelligencer (https://shorturl.at/23YNH)
Photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
The West Virginia Roughriders, originally founded as the Richmond Roughriders in 2016, are a professional indoor football team based in Wheeling, West Virginia. The team played its inaugural season in Richmond, Virginia, before relocating to Wheeling in 2019. The Roughriders quickly made a name for themselves in the Arena Pro Football (APF) league, winning the APF Championship in their first season. After moving to Wheeling, the team continued its success, capturing the American Arena League (AAL) Championship in 2019. The Roughriders play their home games at WesBanco Arena, a venue that has become a fortress for the team and a hub of excitement for local fans. The team's colors are black, gold, and white, and their mascot, "Rowdy," is a fan favorite. The Roughriders have been instrumental in promoting indoor football in the Ohio Valley region, providing thrilling entertainment and fostering community spirit. Their success on the field has also brought attention to Wheeling, highlighting the city's rich sports culture and history.
To learn more: Wikipedia (https://shorturl.at/s4M8B), Wheeling Intelligencer (https://shorturl.at/23YNH)
Photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
West Virginia Roughriders Logo (Wikimedia Commons)
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