The Bulls Football Club are an
American football
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team located in
Asaka, Saitama,
Japan
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. They are a member of the
X-League.
Team history
*1981 Team founded by former
Nihon University
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American football players and staff.
*1999 Joined the X-League X3 league.
*2004 Team named changed from Wako Securities Bulls to Nihon Unisys Bulls. Began operating as a club team.
*2006 Promoted from X3 to X2.
*2009 Promoted from X2 to X1. Finished 3rd in the East division (3 wins, 2 losses). Advanced to the 2nd stage. Lost 2nd stage matches to
Fujitsu
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0-61 and
Asahi Soft Drinks
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13–55.
*2013 Following the addition of new multiple team sponsors, team is renamed the Bulls Football Club.
Seasons
Import players
Current
Former
References
External links
* (Japanese)
American football in Japan
1985 establishments in Japan
American football teams established in 1985
X-League teams
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