The 1995 Iowa Barnstormers season was the first season for the Iowa Barnstormers. They finished the 1995 Arena Football League season 7–5 and ended the season with a loss in the semifinals of the playoffs against the Orlando Predators.[1]
Schedule
Regular season
Week
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Date
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Opponent
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Results
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Game site (attendance)
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Final score
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Team record
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1
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May 12
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at Milwaukee Mustangs
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W 69–61
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1–0
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Bradley Center (12,297)
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2
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May 20
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Miami Hooters
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W 41–29
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2–0
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Veterans Memorial Auditorium (10,628)
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3
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May 25
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at Connecticut Coyotes
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W 51–18
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3–0
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Hartford Civic Center (7,340)
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4
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June 3
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St. Louis Stampede
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L 38–44
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3–1
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Veterans Memorial Auditorium (11,081)
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5
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June 10
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at Arizona Rattlers
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W 62–54
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4–1
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America West Arena (15,505)
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6
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June 16
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Memphis Pharaohs
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L 54–57 (OT)
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4–2
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Veterans Memorial Auditorium (10,187)
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7
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June 24
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San Jose SaberCats
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L 17–33
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4–3
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Veterans Memorial Auditorium (11,411)
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8
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June 30
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at St. Louis Stampede
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W 52–35
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5–3
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Kiel Center (12,270)
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9
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Bye
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10
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July 15
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Milwaukee Mustangs
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W 74–35
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6–3
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Veterans Memorial Auditorium (11,411)
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11
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July 21
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Las Vegas Sting
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L 34–40
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6–4
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Veterans Memorial Auditorium (11,411)
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12
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July 29
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at Albany Firebirds
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L 56–73
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6–5
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Knickerbocker Arena (12,603)
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13
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August 5
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at Memphis Pharaohs
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W 45–32
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7–5
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Pyramid Arena (12,621)
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[2]
Playoffs
The Barnstormers were awarded the No. 5 seed in the AFL playoffs.
Round
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Date
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Opponent
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Results
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Game site (attendance)
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Final score
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Playoff record
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Quarterfinals
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August 13
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at (4) Arizona Rattlers
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W 56–52
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1–0
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America West Arena (14,761)
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Semifinals
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August 19
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(6) Orlando Predators
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L 49–56
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1–1
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Veterans Memorial Auditorium (11,411)
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[2]
Standings
- Green indicates clinched playoff berth
- Blue indicates division champion
- Grey indicates best regular season record
Awards
[1]
References
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American Conference | National Conference |
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Eastern Division | Southern Division | | |
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- Founded in 1995
- Based in Des Moines, Iowa
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Playoff appearances (10) | |
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Division championships (5) | |
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ArenaBowl appearances (2) | |
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United Bowl appearances (1) | |
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Seasons (21) |
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