San Antonio, Texas- The United States Football League may have died in the 80's, but a few former USFL franchises have been given new life in the Associated Football Franchises of America (A.F.F.A).
It all started with the Michigan Panthers who were unleashed in the AFFA inaugural season, and have been a staple franchise ever since. In 2020 the AFFA will add the Tampa Bay Bandits and the just recently announced San Antonio Gunslingers.
Steve Haustler owner of the new San Antonio franchise made the announcement earlier this morning. A Texas native now living in Shreveport, Louisiana. Haustler considered, Gunslingers, Commanders ( AAF) and Marshals as possible brand names.
" San Antonio is a great sports town and deserves a competitive professional football team. The AAF San Antonio Commanders thrived and led that league in attendance. The Cimarrons made a serious run for the AFFA playoffs last season under the former ownership. "
" When I purchased the franchise, my first thought was to revert to the "Commanders " brand. After all the name was fresh and would still be familiar to fans. " Marshals " was another brand I considered, but the " Gunslingers " brand kept running through my mind. To me it just fit!" Said Haustler
" We have decided to bring back the same color scheme as the original " Gunslingers " of the USFL and that same fun logo. I don't know, I just fell in love with it!" Haustler continued.
The Gunslingers will play its home games at the Alamo Dome.
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