Kansas Koyotes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kansas Koyotes |
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| Established 2003 Folded 2014 Played in Landon Arena in Topeka, Kansas |
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| American Professional Football League (2003–2012) Champions Professional Indoor Football League (2013–2014) |
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| Team colors | Blue, silver, white |
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| Owner(s) | Ralph Adams (2003-13) Nick Baumgartner (2013-14) |
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| Championships | |
League championships (6)
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| Conference championships (0) |
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| Division championships (0) |
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| Playoff appearances (5) | |
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The Kansas Koyotes were a professional indoor football team. They were one of the first teams to join the Champions Professional Indoor Football League. The team was based in Topeka, Kansas, and played their home games at Landon Arena. Ralph Adams started the team in 2003.
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Team History
The Koyotes started playing in 2003. Before joining the CPIFL, they were a founding member of the American Professional Football League (APFL). They won the first six championships in that league!
Early Success
In their first few years, the Koyotes were very strong in the APFL. They didn't lose a single game in 2003 and 2004. They won the APFL Bowl against the Missouri Minutemen both times. In 2005, they had another perfect season. They won their third APFL Bowl against the Iowa Blackhawks with a field goal right at the end of the game. Their amazing winning streak lasted for 31 games. This included exhibition games and playoff games.
A running back coach named Brian Hebert helped the team a lot. He had five great running backs, including Donnell Smith. This helped the team win its first championship in 2003. Even Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl champion Clayton Holmes played for the Koyotes in 2003.
First Losses and New Records
In 2006, the Koyotes finally lost their first game. It was against the Wichita Aviators. They lost to the Aviators again later that season. The Koyotes finished second in the league standings that year.
In 2007, the Koyotes kept winning all their home games. They only lost two games on the road. They went on to win APFL Bowl V against the Iowa Blackhawks. During this season, something special happened. The Koyotes signed Abby Vestal as their kicker. On April 23, she kicked three extra points. This made her the first woman to score points in a professional men's football game!
Joining a New League
In 2013, the Koyotes joined the Champions Professional Indoor Football League (CPIFL). This league had stronger teams. The Koyotes found it much harder to win games. They finished with only two wins and 22 losses over their last two seasons.
After the 2014 season, the Koyotes announced they would leave the CPIFL. They planned to play independently in 2015. However, none of those games were played. It seems the team stopped playing after that.
Team Logos
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The Kansas Koyotes logo from 2003 to 2012.
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The Kansas Koyotes logo from 2013 to 2014.
Season Records
| Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff results |
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| 2003 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1st League | Won APFL Bowl I (Missouri) |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1st League | Won APFL Bowl II (Missouri) |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1st League | Won APFL Bowl III (Iowa) |
| 2006 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2nd League | Won Semifinals (Iowa) No Winner - APFL Bowl IV (Kansas vs Wichita) |
| 2007 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1st League | Won APFL Bowl V (Iowa) |
| 2008 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1st Northern | Won Semifinals (Iowa) Won APFL Bowl VI (Beaumont) |
| 2009 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1st League | Lost APFL Bowl VII (Iowa) |
| 2010 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4th League | Won APFL Qualifier (Junction City) Lost APFL Bowl VIII (Iowa) |
| 2011 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 4th League | Lost APFL Semifinal (Sioux City) |
| 2012 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 5th League | -- |
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| 2013 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 9th League | -- |
| 2014 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 9th League | -- |
| Totals | 84 | 47 | 0 | (including playoffs) | |
