Carolina Cobras
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| Founded | 2000 |
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| Folded | 2004 |
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| Based in | Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina |
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| League | Arena Football League (2000–2004)
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| Colors | Red, black, and old gold |
| Personnel | |
| Head coach | Ron Selesky |
| Owner | Pete Loftin |
| Playoff appearances (2) | |
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
[edit]They played their home games in Raleigh, North Carolina, at the Raleigh Entertainment & Sports Arena, now called the Lenovo Center,[1] 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. 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
[edit]The Cobras' legacy in Charlotte was actually meant to fill open dates at the Charlotte Coliseum when the original Charlotte Hornets moved to New Orleans. When the Charlotte Bobcats began play, the Cobras were no longer necessary.
The Cobras' name (previously used for one year by the Charlotte Cobras of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League) is now in use by the city of Charlotte for its works team in the National Public Safety Football League.[citation needed]
Season-by-season
[edit]Notable players
[edit]Arena Football Hall of Famers
[edit]| Carolina Cobras Hall of Famers | ||||
| No. | Name | Year inducted | Position(s) | Years w/ Cobras |
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| 12 | Cory Fleming | 2013 | WR/LB | 2002 |
All-Arena players
[edit]The following Cobras players have been named to All-Arena Teams:
- WR/LB Cory Fleming (1)
All-Ironman players
[edit]The following Cobras players have been named to All-Ironman Teams:
- WR/DB Cornelius White (1)
- WR/LB Cory Fleming (1)
All-Rookie players
[edit]The following Cobras players have been named to All-Rookie Teams:
- OL/DL Silas DeMary
References
[edit]- ^ "Arena Football League Franchise Directory". Sports Business Journal. 04/23/2000. Archived from the original on July 28, 2025. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
External links
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