Jersey Tigers
The Jersey Tigers were a minor league American football team based in Elizabeth, New Jersey. They played just one season in the Atlantic Coast Football League (ACFL) in 1970 and played their home games at Williams High School Field.[1] The team formed in part with players from the Harrisburg Capitols and Quincy Giants who left the league after the 1969 season.[2] The Tigers were coached by Ken Carpenter[3] and assistants Ed Chlebek, Les Obie, Jack Von Bischoffshausen, and Bob Windish.
| Founded | 1970 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 1970 |
| League | Atlantic Coast Football League |
| Based in | Elizabeth, New Jersey |
| Arena | Williams High School Field |
References
- "1970 Jersey Tigers".
- Ryczek, William J. (2014). Connecticut Gridiron Football: Minor Leaguers of the 1960s and 1970s. McFarland. p. 242. ISBN 9781476617268.
- "JERSEY TIGERS PLAY FIREBIRDS SATURDAY". The New York Times. 1970-08-09. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
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