Denver Dynamite

Status:  Defunct  
Sport:  Football (Indoor)
City:  Denver
Venue:  McNichols Sports Arena
Seasons:  1987, 1989 to 1991
League:  Arena Football League
Owners:  Sidney Shlenker (1987)
  Gary Graham (1989 to 1991)
Head Coaches:  Tim Marcum (1987)
      Babe Parilli (1989 to 1991)

A Brief History

The Denver Dynamite played in the inaugural four-team "demonstration" season of 1987. The Dynamite tied for the best record in the league with the Pittsburgh Gladiators, going 4–2. In August 1987, the team participated in ArenaBowl I, which they won 45–16 over the Gladiators.

Owner Sidney Shlenker refused to abide by the league's financial rules and the team sat out the 1988 season, but returned in 1989 with new ownership lead by investment banker Gary Graham. The team never had much success and folded after the 1991 season.

Season Won Lost Finish

1987   5   2 2nd in league; AFL CHAMPIONS 

1989   3   2 2nd in league; Lost in semifinal playoff

1990   4   5 3rd in league; Lost in semifinal playoff

1991   6   5 3rd in league; Lost in semifinal playoff

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