Detroit Fury

Detroit Fury
Detroit Fury
Founded	2001
Folded	2004
League	Arena Football League
Conference	National (2001–2003) American (2001–2002, 2004)
Division	Eastern Division (2003) Central Division (2001–2002, 2004)
Based in	Auburn Hills, Michigan
Arena	The Palace of Auburn Hills
Colors	Black, Purple, Silver, and Burgundy
Owner(s)	William Davidson and William Clay Ford, Jr.
Head coach	Mouse Davis (2001–2002) Al Luginbill (2003) Tom Luginbill (2004)
Playoff berths	2: 2001, 2003

The Detroit Fury was an arena football team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team was a member of the Arena Football League from 2001 to 2004 and played at The Palace of Auburn Hills, also the home of the NBA's Detroit Pistons. The team was co-owned by William Davidson, who owned the Pistons, along with William Clay Ford, Jr., son of the owner of the National Football League Detroit Lions.^[1] On September 20, 2004, the AFL announced the termination of this franchise,^[2] and that its players would be made available to the remaining teams in a dispersal draft. The Fury made the playoffs in their first season and again in 2003.

Season-by-season

Season	W	L	Finish	Playoff results
2001	7	7		Lost Wild Card Round (Arizona) 52–44
2002	1	13
2003	8	8		Won Wild Card Round (Grand Rapids) 55–54 Lost Quarterfinals (Tampa Bay) 52–48
2004	5	11
Totals	22	41	(including playoffs)

Notable players

Individual awards

Season	Player	Position
Rookie of the Year
2001	R-Kal Truluck	OL/DL

Season	Player	Position
Lineman of the Year
2002	R-Kal Truluck	OL/DL

All-Arena players

The following Fury players were named to All-Arena Teams: OL/DL R-Kal Truluck (2)

All-Rookie players

The following Fury players were named to All-Rookie Teams: OL/DL R-Kal Truluck

References

↑ "Detroit lands Arena Football team". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. December 2, 1999. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
↑ "Detroit Fury announces it will fold after failing to find buyer". The Argus-Press. September 21, 2004. Retrieved March 14, 2014.

External links

Detroit Fury

Founded in 2001
Folded in 2004
Based in Auburn Hills, Michigan

The Franchise

Franchise
Seasons
Players

Arenas

The Palace of Auburn Hills

Head Coaches

Playoff Appearances (2)

2001
2003

Seasons (4)

2000s	2001 2002 2003 2004

Defunct Arena Football League franchises

Alabama Vipers (2010) Anaheim Piranhas (1994–1997) Austin Wranglers (2004–2007) Bossier–Shreveport Battle Wings (2010) Carolina Cobras (2000–2004) Charlotte Rage (1992–1996) Chicago Bruisers (1987–1989) Chicago Politicians (1986) Chicago Rush (2001-2013) Cincinnati Rockers (1992–1993) Cleveland Thunderbolts (1991–1994) Colorado Crush (2003–2008) Columbus Destroyers (1999–2008) Connecticut Coyotes (1995–1996) Dallas Desperados (2002–2008) Dallas Texans (1990–1993) Dallas Vigilantes (2010–2011) Denver Dynamite (1987, 1989–1991) Detroit Fury (2001–2004) Florida Bobcats (1992–2001) Fort Worth Cavalry (1994) Georgia Force (2002–2008, 2011–2012) Grand Rapids Rampage (1998–2008) Houston ThunderBears (1996–2001) Indiana Firebirds (1990–2004) Iowa Barnstormers (2010–2014) Kansas City Brigade/Command (2006–2012) Las Vegas Outlaws (2015) Los Angeles Avengers (2000–2008) Los Angeles Cobras (1988) Massachusetts Marauders (1988–1994) Miami Vise (1987) Milwaukee Mustangs (1994–2001) Milwaukee Iron/Mustangs (2010–2012) Minnesota Fighting Pike (1996) Nashville Kats (1997–2001, 2005–2007) New England Steamrollers (1988) New Orleans Night (1991–1992) New Orleans VooDoo (2004-2005, 2007-2008, 2011-2015) New York Dragons (1995–2008) New York Knights (1988) Oklahoma Wranglers (1995–2001) Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz (2010) Pittsburgh Power (2011-2014) Rockford Metros (1986) San Antonio Force (1992) San Antonio Talons (2010–2014) San Jose SaberCats (1995-2008, 2011-2015) Spokane Shock (2010–2015) St. Louis Stampede (1995–1996) Toronto Phantoms (1997–2002) Washington Commandos (1987–1989)

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