Carolina Cobras

Not to be confused with the Los Angeles Cobras, who played in the 1988 AFL season.

Carolina Cobras

Established 2000
Folded 2004
Played in Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina


Helmet	Logo

League/conference affiliations

Arena Football League (2000–2004)

National Conference (2000–2004)
- Southern (2000, 2002–2003)
- Eastern (2001, 2004)

Team colors

Red, Black, and Old Gold

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Personnel

Owner(s)

Pete Loftin

Head coach

Ron Selesky

Team history

Carolina Cobras (2000–2004)

Championships

League championships (0)

Conference championships (0)
Prior to 2005, the AFL did not have conference championship games

Division championships (0)

Playoff appearances (2001, 2002)

Home arena(s)

Raleigh Entertainment & Sports Arena (2000–2002)
Charlotte Coliseum (2003–2004)

The Carolina Cobras were an expansion franchise in the Arena Football League. The team was formed prior to the 2000 season, which endured a player strike.

The team was originally based in Raleigh, North Carolina, but moved to Charlotte following its third season.

History

They played their home games in Raleigh, North Carolina, at the Raleigh Entertainment & Sports Arena (now called the PNC Arena) prior to the 2003 season. The team was based in the Charlotte Coliseum through 2004. Coaching staff included: Ed Khayat, John Gregory, Ron Selesky, Ray Jauch, Rich Salzer. On September 20, 2004, prior to the arrival of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats, the league announced the termination of this franchise; its players were made available to the other AFL teams in a dispersal draft.

Legacy

The Cobras' legacy in Charlotte was actually meant to fill open dates at the Charlotte Coliseum when the Charlotte Hornets moved to New Orleans. When the Bobcats began play, the Cobras were no longer necessary.

The Cobras name (previously used for one year by the Charlotte Cobras of what is now the National Lacrosse League) is now in use by the city of Charlotte for its works team in the National Public Safety Football League.

Season-by-season

Main article: List of Carolina Cobras seasons

Notable players

Arena Football Hall of Famers

No.	Name	Year Inducted	Position(s)	Years w/ Cobras
Carolina Cobras Hall of Famers
12	Cory Fleming	2013	WR/LB	2002

All-Arena players

The following Cobras players have been named to All-Arena Teams:

WR/LB Cory Fleming (1)

All-Ironman players

The following Cobras players have been named to All-Ironman Teams:

WR/DB Cornelius White (1)
WR/LB Cory Fleming (1)

All-Rookie players

The following Cobras players have been named to All-Rookie Teams:

OL/DL Silas DeMary

External links

Carolina Cobras

Founded in 2000
Folded in 2004
Based in Raleigh, North Carolina (2000–2002) and Charlotte, North Carolina (2003–2004)

Franchise

Arenas

Head coaches

Kay
Neu
Hold
Khayat
Gregory
Selesky

Playoff appearances (2)

2001
2002

Hall of Fame members

Cory Fleming

Seasons (5)

2000s	2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Defunct Arena Football League franchises

Alabama Vipers (2010) Anaheim Piranhas (1994–1997) Arizona Rattlers (1992–2016) Austin Wranglers (2004–2007) Bossier–Shreveport Battle Wings (2010) Carolina Cobras (2000–2004) Charlotte Rage (1992–1996) Chicago Bruisers (1987–1989) Chicago Politicians (1986) Chicago Rush (2001–2013) Cincinnati Rockers (1992–1993) Cleveland Thunderbolts (1991–1994) Colorado Crush (2003–2008) Columbus Destroyers (1999–2008) Connecticut Coyotes (1995–1996) Dallas Desperados (2002–2008) Dallas Texans (1990–1993) Dallas Vigilantes (2010–2011) Denver Dynamite (1987, 1989–1991) Detroit Fury (2001–2004) Florida Bobcats (1992–2001) Fort Worth Cavalry (1994) Georgia Force (2002–2008, 2011–2012) Grand Rapids Rampage (1998–2008) Houston ThunderBears (1996–2001) Indiana Firebirds (1990–2004) Iowa Barnstormers (2010–2014) Jacksonville Sharks (2010–2016) Kansas City Brigade/Command (2006–2012) Las Vegas Outlaws (2015) Los Angeles Avengers (2000–2008) Los Angeles Cobras (1988) Los Angeles Kiss (2014–2016) Massachusetts Marauders (1988–1994) Miami Vise (1987) Milwaukee Mustangs (1994–2001) Milwaukee Iron/Mustangs (2010–2012) Minnesota Fighting Pike (1996) Nashville Kats (1997–2001, 2005–2007) New England Steamrollers (1988) New Orleans Night (1991–1992) New Orleans VooDoo (2004–2005, 2007–2008, 2011–2015) New York Dragons (1995–2008) New York Knights (1988) Oklahoma Wranglers (1995–2001) Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz (2010) Orlando Predators (1991–2016) Pittsburgh Power (2011–2014) Portland Thunder/Steel (2014–2016) Rockford Metros (1986) San Antonio Force (1992) San Antonio Talons (2010–2014) San Jose SaberCats (1995–2008, 2011–2015) Spokane Shock (2010–2015) St. Louis Stampede (1995–1996) Toronto Phantoms (1997–2002) Utah Blaze (2006–2008, 2010–2013) Washington Commandos (1987–1989)

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