The Norfolk Nighthawks are a now-defunct charter member of the AF2. They played their home games at The Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. After a very impressive inaugural season, the Nighthawks never made it back to the playoffs and ceased all operations after the 2003 Af2 season. The Nighthawks coaches were: Deatrich Wise (2000-01), Mike Buck (2002), and Rick Frazier[1] (2003). The assistant coaches were: Ron Hill, Offensive Coordinator, Ed Cunningham, Line coach, Keith Easley, Defence and Quality Control. The primary owners were Kenny Easley, Jr. (2000-03) and Bruce Smith (2000-03). Billy Mann served the team as General Manager, Patricia Easley and Adianna Manzella were the front office leaders. Corporate Sales was covered by Don Mears, Sr.

Norfolk Nighthawks
Established 1999
Folded 2003
Played in Norfolk Scope
in Norfolk, Virginia
League/conference affiliations
af2 (20002003)
  • American Conference (2000–2003)
    • Eastern Division (2001)
    • Atlantic Division (2002–2003)
Current uniform
Team colorsBlue, gold, white
     
Personnel
Team history
  • Norfolk Nighthawks (2000–2003)
Championships
League championships (0)
Conference championships (0)
Division championships (0)
Playoff appearances (1)
Home arena(s)

Season-by-season

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Season records
Season W L T Finish Playoff results
2000 11 7 0 2nd AC Won Round 1 (Norfolk 41, Jacksonville 28)
Lost Semifinals (Quad City 75, Norfolk 27)
2001 8 8 0 3rd AC Northeast --
2002 8 8 0 3rd AC Atlantic --
2003 8 8 0 3rd AC Atlantic --
Totals 35 31 0 (including playoffs)

Season-By-Season

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References

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  1. ^ "Rick Frazier: The Man With A Plan". Eric Pesola. 2003-04-05. Retrieved 2021-07-11.