Orlando Starz
The Orlando Starz were a franchise in the Independent Women's Football League from 2000 to 2004, based in Orlando, Florida.[1][2][3][4] The team won a division championship in 2001 but struggled in 2003, compiling a 1-7 record.[citation needed] However, the Starz received media attention due to Charlotte Chambers, at that time a 69-year-old defensive back dubbed the "Gridiron Granny."[5]
Her story received play in multiple media outlets, and she appeared on numerous sports talk shows, including "The Best Damn Sports Show, Period" where she tackled Tom Arnold.[citation needed] She also appeared on Jimmy Kimmel where she tackled Ryan Seacrest, The Steve Harvey Show, The Wayne Brady Show, CBS Early Show, David Letterman, and many more.[citation needed]
The Starz were off to a 2-1 start in 2004 when owner Marsha Beatty suspended operations in April 2004 due to "internal conflict."[6]
From 1999 until 2002, there was another "Orlando Starz" football team—this team was a men's Adult Semi-Professional football team. The men's Starz donned uniforms much like the NFL Dallas Cowboys with blue and silver.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ "Ladies of the gridiron". News-Press. May 18, 2004. pp. E1, E3 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Ladies hit the gridiron like the boys". St. Joseph News-Press. May 26, 2004. p. 21 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Female football players teach fitness". The Orlando Sentinel. March 24, 2002. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Ladies of the gridiron". The Orlando Sentinel. April 10, 2004. p. E1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Safety at 70". The Daily Star. May 18, 2003 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Starz suspend operations". The Orlando Sentinel. April 30, 2004. p. D3 – via Newspapers.com.
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