The All Mitsubishi Lions are an
American football
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team located in
Hachiōji
is a city located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 561,344, and a population density of 3000 persons per km2. The total area of the city is .
Geography
Hachiōji is located in the ...
,
Tokyo
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,
Japan. They are a member of the
X-League.
Team history
*2001 Team Founded. First named the Lions Finished 4th in the Central division (2 wins, 3 losses).
*2002 Finished 3rd in the East Division (3 wins, 2 losses).
*2003 New sponsorship with
Mitsubishi Electric. Team renamed the All Mitsubishi Lions. Finished 4th in the Central Division (1 win, 3 losses, 1 tie).
*2004 Finished 3rd in the East division (1 win, 2 losses, 2 ties).
*2010 Finished 4th in the East division (2 wins, 3 losses).
*2011 Finished 3rd in the East division (3 wins, 2 losses). Advanced to the 2nd stage ''Super9'' for the first time in team history. Lost 2nd stage matches to
Obic 0-49 and to
Asahi Soft Drinks
is a soft drink company founded in 1982 and headquartered in the Azuma-bashi district of Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It is a subsidiary of Asahi Breweries. The company sponsors the Asahi Soft Drinks Challengers, an American football team in the Japan ...
3-24.
*2012 Finished 5th in the Central division (1 win, 4 losses).
*2013 Finished 4th in the Central division (2 wins, 3 losses). Qualified for the 2nd stage ''Battle9''. Advanced to the ''Battle9'' Final where they defeated the
Elecom Kobe Finies
The Elecom Kobe Finies are an American football team located in the Kobe, Japan. They are a member of the X-League.
Similar to how fellow X-League member Nojima Sagamihara Rise's visual identity is inspired by that of the NFL's Denver Broncos ...
24–21.
*2014 Finished 4th in the Central division (2 wins, 3 losses). Advanced to the ''Battle9'' Final where they defeated the
As One Black Eagles
The AS ONE Black Eagles are an American football team located in Osaka, Osaka, Japan. They are a member of the X-League.
Team history
*1970 Team Founded.
*1971 Team named the Black Eagles
*1989 New sponsorship agreement signed with Java apparel ...
35–10.
*2015 Finished 4th in the East division (2 wins, 3 losses). Advanced to the ''Battle9'' Final for the 3rd consecutive year where they defeated the As One Black Eagles 24–21.
Name
From 2001 to 2002, the team was simply known as the Lions. Beginning in 2003, the team became sponsored by
Mitsubishi and thus were renamed the All Mitsubishi Lions.
Seasons
Current Import Players
References
External links
* (Japanese)
American football in Japan
2001 establishments in Japan
American football teams established in 2001
X-League teams
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