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Richmond Roadrunners

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Richmond Roadrunners
Founded1968
Folded1970
LeagueAtlantic Coast Football League
Team historyRichmond Mustangs (1967)
Richmond Roadrunners (1968-1969)
Richmond Saints (1970)
Based inRichmond, Virginia
ArenaCity Stadium
Championships0
Division titles0

The Richmond Roadrunners/Richmond Saints were an Atlantic Coast Football League team that played four seasons from 1967 to 1970. They were affiliated with the New Orleans Saints from 1969 to 1970. They changed their name from the "Roadrunners" to the "Saints" in their final season, 1970.[1] The Roadrunners played their home games at City Stadium. They had three head coaches in their existence.[2][1][3][4]

Season-by-season

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Year League W L T Finish Coach
Richmond Mustangs 1967 United American Football League 7 0 0 1st (Declared Champions) Dick James
Richmond Roadrunners 1968 Atlantic Coast Football League 4 7 1 3rd, Southern Division Dick James
1969 7 5 0 2nd, Southern Division J. D. Roberts
Richmond Saints 1970 2 10 0 6th, Southern Division J. D. Roberts, Doug McNeil[a]

Notes

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  1. ^ J. D. Roberts was promoted to head coach of the New Orleans Saints, he was replaced by Doug McNeil

References

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  1. ^ a b "1970 Richmond Saints - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
  2. ^ "1967 Richmond Mustangs/Roadrunners (UAFL) - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
  3. ^ "1968 Richmond Roadrunners - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
  4. ^ "1969 Richmond Roadrunners - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.