One Man’s Museum-Worthy Collection – A Stadium Journey Q&A with Helmet Historian Blaise D’Sylva
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Stadium Reviews
Blaise D’Sylva has amassed what can only be described as a museum-worthy collection of football helmets that he showcases on his X account.
David Welch
Jun 3
Columbus Civic Center – Columbus Lions
The Lions give their fans a lot to get excited about with their on-field performance, and their fans reciprocate with a lot of support.
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Aaron S. Terry
Jul 15, 2023
Bok Center – Tulsa Oilers Indoor Football
The thing that really takes the cake here at Bok Center is the concourse with all the amenities it offers.
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Aaron S. Terry
Jun 19, 2023
Kia Center – Orlando Predators
Amway Center offers a wide range of concessions options, spacious concourses, and lots of bells and whistles.
236 views
Aaron S. Terry
Jun 16, 2023
DCU Center – Massachusetts Pirates
DCU Center in Worchester, Massachusetts is a dated facility, but the staff does a lot to make the experience fun for the fans.
249 views
Aaron S. Terry
Jun 11, 2023
Ector County Coliseum – West Texas Warbirds
A trip to Odessa to see the Warbirds is a great return on investment – the game experience fun, and I had a blast visiting Odessa itself.
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Aaron S. Terry
Jun 8, 2023
Wells Fargo Arena – Iowa Barnstormers
The turf itself looks quite sharp with its alternating light green and dark green stripes and bright colors, and the field looks brand new.
235 views
Aaron S. Terry
Jun 7, 2023
NAL Ball Shortage Limits Fan Enjoyment
Due to a league-wide ball shortage for the National Arena League, fans will not be able to keep any balls that leave the field of play.
137 views
Aaron S. Terry
Jun 5, 2023
Rio Rancho Events Center – Duke City Gladiators
The Gladiators pull out all the stops for indoor football here.
426 views
Aaron S. Terry
May 30, 2023
Pechanga Arena – San Diego Strike Force
Pechanga Arena opened in 1966 and holds 12,000 fans for indoor football games.
343 views
Aaron S. Terry
May 29, 2023
SAP Center – Bay Area Panthers
The Bay Area Panthers pull out all the stops for indoor football at SAP Center.
475 views
Aaron S. Terry
May 26, 2023
Vibrant Arena at The Mark – Quad City Steamwheelers
AF2 lasted 10 seasons, but after it folded in 2009, the Quad City Steamwheelers would return in 2018, playing in the same building.
305 views
Aaron S. Terry
May 22, 2023
Comerica Center – Frisco Fighters
The Frisco Fighters bill themselves as the Fifty Yards of Fury; their really cool fighter jet logo looks awesome on the helmets and signage.
373 views
Aaron S. Terry
May 19, 2023
Resch Center – Green Bay Blizzard
The Green Bay Blizzard offer several great bonuses for their fans, including special promotions, special game balls, and a stellar mascot.
500 views
Aaron S. Terry
May 5, 2023
Tucson Arena – Tucson Sugar Skulls
The Sugar Skulls play in Tucson Arena, the arena inside Tucson’s convention center.
739 views
Aaron S. Terry
May 4, 2023
Dollar Loan Center – Vegas Knight Hawks
The Vegas Knight Hawks started playing indoor football at Dollar Loan Center in 2022.
324 views
Aaron S. Terry
Apr 28, 2023
Footprint Center – Arizona Rattlers
The Arizona Rattlers pull out all the stops for indoor football in Phoenix.
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Aaron S. Terry
Apr 25, 2023
Findlay Toyota Center – Northern Arizona Wranglers
The Northern Arizona Wranglers won only 1 game in 2021, but came back to win the IFL National Championship the following year.
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Eric Moreno
Jun 26, 2022
Freeman Coliseum – San Antonio Gunslingers
Now in their inaugural season in the NAL, the Gunslingers harken back to the days when the first incarnation of the USFL.
612 views
Aaron S. Terry
Aug 12, 2018
Greensboro Coliseum - Carolina Cobras
Greensboro Coliseum provides a great atmosphere for arena football, with lots of entertainment and giveaways for fans.
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