"The following Gladiators/Storm players were named to The following Gladiators/Storm players were named to All-Ironman Teams: The following Gladiators/Storm players were named to All-Rookie Teams:The Storm created an official cheerleading squad called the "Storm Cheerleaders. Outside of the NFL, the city was represented by the Pittsburgh Americans of the second American Football League in 1936 and 1937. Later in 2006, Hopper pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges that authorities say resulted from his attempt to buy the Storm. The Bucs also reached NFC Championship Game in 1979 and 1999 season, both beaten by Los Angeles/St. Our coronavirus coverage is free for the first 24 hours. Ownership did not rule out future participation in a "stronger, reinvented AFL. PLAYERS COACHES SCORES IMAGES SEASONS The team began play in 1987 as the Pittsburgh Gladiators, one of the AFL's four charter franchises, and the only one still operating. Tampa Bay Sports & Entertainment cited rising league costs and reduced revenues in reason for suspending operations of the Storm. However, On February 17, 2011, Marcum would resign as head coach of the Storm less than a month before the In December 2017, the Storm announced it was ceasing operations due to increasing operating costs combined with decreasing team revenue. The team, along with the Chicago Bruisers, Denver Dynamite and Washington Commandos, joined the AFL in 1987 as one of the charter franchises, and by 1992 it was the last of the four still operating.The team ceased operations in December 2017.

Hopper submitted two payments totaling $1.6 million before Kern regained possession of the team. Griggs said the organization is pleased to explore future opportunities in "stronger, reinvented" AFL at right time.The Storm made Tampa Bay its home in 1991 and set league records for wins, championships and attendance.

Find the latest information at The Tampa Bay Storm, the winningest team in Arena Football League history, is having its operations suspended for at least the coming season.The Storm has a rich history, with five Arena Bowl titles.

1995 Tampa Bay Storm Statistics 1995 Tampa Bay Storm Results. "With the Storm operations suspended, Tampa Bay Sports & Entertainment will look to fill those dates with other events like concerts and family shows.Storm season ticket members will be contacted immediately by their membership representatives to discuss options for any monies currently being retained by the organization against season tickets for the 2018 season.The struggling Arena Football League is a big reason why The Storm lost in the AFL's Semi-finals to Orlando.

They relocated to Tampa in 1991 and adopted their current name.

But with the AFL struggling, down to a handful of teams, Tampa Bay Sports & Entertainment decided to reallocate its resources.

The team began play in 1987 as the Pittsburgh Gladiators, one of the AFL's four charter franchises, and the only one still operating. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003 against Oakland Raiders by the score of 48-21 and Tampa Bay Lightning won 2004 Stanley Cup Finals by beating Calgary Flames in seven games in the cup final. They play their home games in the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa. Tim Marcum coached the team. The franchise played in the inaugural four-team "demonstration" season of 1987. "We are eternally grateful to the Storm fans, current and former players, our sponsorship partners and the Tampa Bay community for their continued support during the team's 26 years of operation in Tampa Bay," Griggs said.