Women's American Football League

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The Women's American Football League (WAFL) was a women's American football league that was formed in 2001. After disbanding, the teams merged with the Women's Affiliated Football Conference (WAFC), the Independent Women's Football League (IWFL), Women's Football Association (WFA), and the American Football Women's League (AFWL), itself now disbanded.

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Teams

There were 24 teams in the league. [1]

Women's World Bowl

Season Champion Score Runner-Up

2001-02 California Quake 30-14 Jacksonville Dixie Blues

2002-03 Jacksonville Dixie Blues 68-20 Indianapolis Vipers

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References

  1. 1 2 Dieck, Jodi (December 23, 2002). "Who let the dolls out?". New Orleans Magazine. Vol. 36, no. 1. Retrieved February 24, 2024 via ProQuest.