1991 - 1992 Birmingham Fire WLAF Football Gumball Helmets *DIECUT DECALS ONLY*

Description: This CUSTOM made die-cut decal sheet can be used for the: 1991 - 1992 Birmingham Fire of the WLAF / World League of American Football / World League This custom made diecut decal sheet will arrive ready for you to put on the stickers using an OPI gumball helmet shell. The decal is DIE CUT for the PERFECT EDGE! It is ready for you to peel off and assemble, just like the good old days when we were kids and used to get them in the 25 cent gumball machine at the grocery store ... or in the old JCPenney or Sears OPI Yellow Field Goal mini helmet kits. Update your OPI Mini Micro Tracker Star Miniature Gumball Football Helmet collection now! Good luck! And remember, shipping is ALWAYS free for my *DECAL SHEET ONLY* Specials! The decal will come from BEAUTIFUL Upstate NY Here is some background on the WLAF:WLAF/World League (1991–92)[edit]World Bowl '91, the league's first championship game, was held at Wembley Stadium; the London Monarchs defeated the Barcelona Dragons 21–0.[10]The World League of American Football, described by The New York Times as the "first trans-Atlantic major sports league", began play on March 23, 1991, with three games held in Frankfurt, Germany, Birmingham, Alabama, and Sacramento, California, respectively.[11] After the conclusion of the regular season, the WLAF playoffs were held, featuring the three division champions (London Monarchs, New York/New Jersey Knights, and Birmingham Fire) and one wild-card team (Barcelona Dragons).[12] London and Barcelona won their playoff games to meet in World Bowl '91 at Wembley Stadium, which London won 21–0.[10]Following its first season, the World League of American Football was at risk of folding. It suffered a loss of nearly $7 million, and none of its teams made a profit. In addition to the monetary loss for the league, television ratings on ABC and USA network were poor. According to Dan Rooney, the NFL chairman of the World League, cost estimates were accurate, but the league overestimated the amount of revenue the WLAF would make. The league's television contracts were also at risk due to poor ratings, with USA Network having lost money.[13] The WLAF averaged around 26,000 fans a game in its first season; the European teams had a higher attendance than the North American teams, bolstering the average.[14] Ultimately, the NFL decided to bring the league back for a second season in 1992. The league name was shortened to World League by league officials, who felt the surprising success of the league in Europe made the "American football" part unnecessary, and the Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks folded, replaced by the Ohio Glory.[14]

Price: 2.25 USD

Location: West Henrietta, New York

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