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Dallas Bulls

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Dallas Bulls
Established 2020
Play in Credit Union of Texas Event Center
in Allen, Texas
dallasbulls.com
League/conference affiliations
Current uniform
Team colorsBlue, black, white
     
Personnel
Owner(s)Dr. C.S Hudson
Head coachVictor Mann
Team history
  • North Texas Bulls (2021–2024)
  • Dallas Bulls (2025-future)
Championships
League championships (1)
  • AAL: 2021
Conference championships (1)
  • AAL: 2021
Division championships (1)
  • AAL: 2021
Playoff appearances (1)
  • AAL: 2021
Home arena(s)

The Dallas Bulls are a professional indoor football team based in Fort Worth, Texas, established in 2021 as the North Texas Bulls. In their inaugural season, they secured the national championship within the American Arena League (AAL).[1]

History

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North Texas Bulls (2021-2024)

American Arena League (2021)

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The North Texas Bulls started in the American Arena League.[2] Under the leadership of Head Coach Victor Mann and front office management of Jordan Lott,[3] they secured the AAL national championship, defeating teams including the Charlotte Thunder and the San Antonio Gunslingers.[4]

Arena Football Association (2022)

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The team transitioned to the Arena Football Association the subsequent year. However, were removed after only one game.[5]

National Arena League (2023–2024)

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On September 27, 2023, the North Texas Bulls made an announcement confirming their move to the National Arena League (NAL).[6] On February 17, 2024, the league announced that they had terminated the membership of the Bulls without the Bulls playing a single game.[7]

New beginning (2025-future)

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The Bulls were rebranded as the Dallas Bulls for 2025 and beyond and are rumored to be joining Arena Football One.[8]

Season-by-season results

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League champions Playoff berth League leader
Season League Regular season Postseason results
Finish Wins Losses
2021 AAL 1st 11 1 Won AAL Championship (Charlotte) 60–43
2022 AFA N/A 1 0 Only played 1 league game before league folded.
2023 Dormant year
2024 Dormant year
Totals 12 1 All-time regular season record
2 0 All-time postseason record
14 1 All-time regular season and postseason record

Head coaches

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Name Tenure Regular season Playoffs Awards
W L Win% W L
Victor Mann 2021–2022 14 1 .813 1 0 2021 AAL National Champions

Venue

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In 2021 and 2022, the team's home matches were held at the Fort Worth Convention Center Arena.

Notable members and alumni

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Throughout its history, several distinguished players have been associated with the North Texas Bulls.

References

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  1. ^ "No Bull About It LockedIN Magazine #ruLockedIN". 2021-06-29. Archived from the original on 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2023-10-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ^ Association, Arena Football. "Sponsors And Investors See Ground-Floor Opportunities With The Expansion Of Arena Football Association". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  3. ^ "Staff - North Texas Bulls". www.northtexasbulls.com. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  4. ^ "No Bull About It LockedIN Magazine #ruLockedIN". 2021-07-02. Archived from the original on 2021-07-02. Retrieved 2023-10-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ^ "Private Site". arenafacom.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  6. ^ "News: North Texas Bulls Ready to Run with the NAL for 2024 - National Arena League". www.nationalarenaleague.com. 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  7. ^ "NAL BOARD TERMINATES NORTH TEXAS BULLS MEMBERSHIP". NAL. February 17, 2024.
  8. ^ Official website, Dallas Bulls
  9. ^ "Jordan Lott - Football". Washington & Jefferson College Athletics. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  10. ^ "Big Ten Announces 2004 Football All-Conference Teams And Individual Honors Big Ten Conference Official Site". 2015-09-23. Archived from the original on 2015-09-23. Retrieved 2023-10-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  11. ^ "Rams Sign Veteran RB Stephen Davis". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  12. ^ Wakeman, Travis. "Meshak Williams: 5 Things You Need to Know About the Kansas State DE". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  13. ^ "Meshak Williams (LB) Stats, News, Rumors, Bio, Video - Baltimore Ravens". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  14. ^ "Deantre Harlan - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle". ESPN. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  15. ^ "Victor Mann - Kansas State Wildcats Running Back". ESPN. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
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