Founded | 1991 |
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Closed | 1992 |
Based in | Birmingham, Alabama |
League | World League of American Football (NFL Europe) |
Colors | Navy, Gold, Crimson, White |
Franchise record | Regular Season: 12–7–1 Postseason: 0–2 |
The Birmingham Fire were a professional American football team based in Birmingham, Alabama. They were a member of the North American West division of the World League of American Football (WLAF) and played their home games at Legion Field. The club was a charter member of the WLAF, and was under the ownership of Gavin Maloof. Led by head coach Chan Gailey, the Fire saw moderate success as they compiled an overall record of twelve wins, nine losses and one tie (12–9–1) and made the playoffs in both seasons they competed. The franchise folded in September 1992 when the NFL placed the league on an indefinite hiatus.