The San Antonio Force were a professional

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team based in

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. The team was a member of the

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that competed in the 1992 season only. The team owner of the Force was

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. The team's colors were black, red and silver.

History

The Force played their home games at

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, then the home of the

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. They set two records for futility, becoming the first

team ever to be shut out in a game, losing to the

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50–0 on June 13, 1992, and the all-time lowest record for field goal percentage in a season, 11.8% (4–34), among three different kickers. The team ceased operations upon the completion of the season, citing that there were not enough available dates at HemisFair Arena or the

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for the team to host games. There was an attempt by Marc Reich to bring the team to Hartford, Connecticut, but he was unable to convince the city to purchase the rights to the Force, as it was believed there wasn't a high enough return on investment. Arena football returned to San Antonio in 2012 when the

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franchise relocated to the

Notable players

Final roster

Head coaches

Season results

Media

* The team appeared on the game ''

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'' as a hidden bonus team. * The first player drafted in 1992 by the Force was OL/DL David A. Caldwell, who was second on the team with 5.0 sacks. Caldwell is a San Antonio resident and currently coaching football in San Antonio ISD.

References

External links

San Antonio Force at ArenaFan.com
{{Defunct Arena Football League franchises Defunct Arena Football League teams American football teams established in 1992 American football teams disestablished in 1992 1992 establishments in Texas 1992 disestablishments in Texas Arena Football League in Texas Defunct American football teams in Texas