Schrewe, departed from Kiel, Germany on her first combat patrol. She carried WFL-26, codenamed "Kurt", a meteorologist, Dr. Kurt Sommermeyer, and his assistant...

established by U-537, commanded by Kapitänleutnant Peter Schrewe, who carried WFL-26, codenamed "Kurt", a meteorologist, Dr. Kurt Sommermeyer, and his assistant...

following two seasons with the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League (WFL). Papale's story was the inspiration behind the 2006 film Invincible. Papale...

product in Boston, Baldwin opted to merge with the WFL's as-yet-unnamed New York franchise on January 26, 1974. That team was owned by Whalers and Boston...

football organization, one that at least had the potential for success had the WFL been better run. They were one of only three teams that did not miss a payroll...

with building magnate Thomas Origer becoming the first owner to purchase a WFL franchise, for around $400,000. Chicago was also the first franchise to sign...

interest, but Gelker stayed on as team president. The Storm was the last WFL team to be organized, and as a result had mostly rookies on their roster...

The World Football League (WFL) was an American football league that played one full season in 1974 and most of its second in 1975. Although the league's...

team based in Memphis, Tennessee. They played in the World Football League (WFL), which operated in 1974 and 1975. They played their home games at Liberty...

or sharply discounted tickets for subsequent home games. As with several WFL teams, declining real ticket sales coupled with uncontrolled spending led...