The Memphis Mad Dogs, part of the CFL's American expansion in the early 1990s, folded on December 1, 1995 after one season in which they drew an average of fewer than 10,000 to a stadium that seats 62,953.

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Followed 1995 season with Mad Dogs with #ArenaFootball stint playing for the Connecticut Coyotes in 1996. Served as scout for the NFL’s Rams. Died in 2021 due to #COVID19 complications.

Danton Barto - #MemphisMadDogs - 1995 R.E.L. #CFL #55

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In 1994, one of the top defensive players in the league, rewarded for his efforts by being selected to the 1994 All-CFL All-Star team at right end.

Tim Cofield - #MemphisMadDogs - 1995 R.E.L. #CFL #56

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In 1995, future Hall-of-Famer Damon Allen joined the Memphis Mad Dogs, playing 15 games, throwing for 3,211 yards and 11 touchdowns, and rushing for 427 yards in his only U.S. professional season.

Damon Allen #MemphisMadDogs - 1995 R.E.L. #CFL #71

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Battle played for the Bombers from 1987-93 where he led the team in tackles for 4 years. He was nominated 4 times WPG’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player.

Greg Battle #MemphisMadDogs - 1995 R.E.L. #CFL #66

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During a 1995 CFL broadcast the TSN team attempted to explain the Memphis Mad Dogs' non-regulation field configuration, including the truncated end zone corners and the combination of grass & artificial turf.

Of course, the next season was not to be. #CFLUSA #CFL #MemphisMadDogs

4x Pro Bowler Joe Horn began his career with the CFL's American expansion teams, passed over by the Stallions & Pirates, then boom... 71 catches for 1,415 yards with the Mad Dogs, launching his NFL career.

Joe Horn #MemphisMadDogs - 1995 R.E.L. #CFL #59

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