The Kentucky Trackers were a short-lived team in the
American Football Association (1978–1983) from 1979 to 1980, when their franchise was revoked after several rules violations.
The Trackers' roster featured Norm Romagnoli, a linebacker drafted by the
Kansas City Chiefs in the
1974 NFL draft
The 1974 NFL draft took place at the Americana Hotel in New York City, New York, on January 29–30, 1974. Each of the 26 NFL teams were granted 17 selections for a total of 442 picks.
Many experts consider the 1974 Pittsburgh Steelers to have h ...
, and Dallas Owens, a defensive back drafted by the
Dallas Cowboys in the
1978 NFL draft
The 1978 NFL draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held May 2–3, 1978, at the Roosevelt Hote ...
. The Trackers also had several players from Kentucky college teams, such as Dallas Owens, Mike Siganos, Pat Donley, and Gil Foushee from the
University of Kentucky; Anthony Miller from
Eastern Kentucky University; Charlie Johnson and Keith Tandy from
Western Kentucky University.
Siganos and Owens were members of the
1977 All-SEC football team
The 1977 All-SEC football team consists of American football players selected to the All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) chosen by various selectors for the 1977 NCAA Division I football season.
Offensive selections Receivers
* Wes Chandler, Fl ...
. Buddy Pfaadt served as the Trackers' head coach.
The Trackers featured a cheerleading squad and played in
Cardinal Stadium in
Louisville.
References
American Football Association (1977–1983)
Defunct sports teams in Louisville, Kentucky
Defunct American football teams
American football teams in Kentucky
American football teams established in 1979
1979 establishments in Kentucky
Sports clubs disestablished in 1980
1980 disestablishments in Kentucky
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