The 1997 Arena Football League season was the 11th season of the Arena Football League. It was succeeded by 1998. The league champions were the Arizona Rattlers, who defeated the Iowa Barnstormers in ArenaBowl XI.
Standings Team Overall DivisionWinsLossesPercentageWinsLossesPercentage National Conference Eastern Division Nashville Kats1040.714510.833 New Jersey Red Dogs950.643420.667 Albany Firebirds680.429240.333 New York CityHawks2120.143150.167 Southern Division Orlando Predators1040.714401.000 Tampa Bay Storm860.571220.500 Florida Bobcats4100.286040.000 American Conference Central Division Iowa Barnstormers1130.786601.000 Milwaukee Mustangs860.571330.500 Texas Terror680.429240.333 Portland Forest Dragons2120.143150.167 Western Division Arizona Rattlers1220.857401.000 San Jose SaberCats860.571220.500 Anaheim Piranhas2120.143040.000
Green indicates clinched playoff berth Purple indicates division champion Grey indicates best regular season record
Playoffs
Source:
All-Arena team PositionFirst teamSecond teamQuarterbackKurt Warner, IowaSherdrick Bonner, ArizonaFullback/LinebackerChad Dukes, AlbanyPaul McGowan, OrlandoWide receiver/Defensive backBarry Wagner, OrlandoRandy Gatewood, ArizonaAlvin Ashley, New JerseyCarlos James, IowaWide receiver/LinebackerCory Fleming, NashvilleHunkie Cooper, ArizonaOffensive specialistCalvin Schexnayder, ArizonaLamart Cooper, IowaOffensive lineman/Defensive linemanCarlos Fowler, TexasJames Baron, NashvilleWillie Wyatt, Tampa BayAl Noga, San JoseVictor Hall, OrlandoRobert Stewart, New JerseyDefensive specialistTracey Perkins, Tampa BayChris Barber, OrlandoRodney Mazion, AnaheimJamie Coleman, NashvilleKickerSteve Videtich, New JerseyDaron Alcorn, Portland
References