Memories of the Million Dollar Game
A special look at the XFL’s inaugural Million Dollar game through XFLGal’s collection of photos.
A special look at the XFL’s inaugural Million Dollar game through XFLGal’s collection of photos.
Bryan Eggars, of the former XFL website xfl-football.com, captured the essence of the behind the scenes action of the Million Dollar Game. From Dick Butkus and Vince McMahon giving interviews, to Linda McMahon signing autographs, this photo gallery shows the atmosphere at the LA Coliseum before and during the XFL championship game. All photos used … Read more
Home town fans could be sparse, but QB’s on opposing teams both come out swinging in defense of their own league. LOS ANGELES – (AP) (21 April 2001) –The stands in the Coliseum are expected to be nearly empty and the national television audience may be the smallest ever for a pro sports title game. To … Read more
Saturday April 21 11:28 PM ET, Xtreme 38, Demons 6
(20 April 2001) — As the first ever XFL season comes to a closing, let’s take some time to recollect some of the many exciting moments of the inaugural season. In the first televised game in XFL history, the game of football was presented to Sin City. In this opening day shutout, the world was … Read more
The football experts predicted that LA would make it to the championship. San Fran wasn’t expected to be there. (19 April 2001) — It’s been a wild season for the XFL. The misunderstood league has had a lot of ups and downs in it’s first year. No sports league has ever recieved more scrutiny then … Read more
Comments made by the starting Quarterbacks and the Head Coaches during a media conference call on Wednesday, prior to the Million Dollar game. Los Angeles Xtreme Quarterback Tommy Maddox On receiving the Player of the Year Award… “It’s a big honor and anytime something like that happens, it’s overwhelming. I think it’s a team award … Read more
STAMFORD, CONN. (Wednesday, April 18, 2001) – The XFL today named Los Angeles Xtreme quarterback Tommy Maddox its 2001 Player of the Year, as selected by a panel of XFL team executives, media and broadcasters. Maddox led the XFL in passing yards (2186) and touchdown passes (18), en route to guiding the Xtreme to a regular-season … Read more
STAMFORD, CONN. – The XFL today named its first All-League Team as voted by players and coaches at the conclusion of the regular season. The All-XFL Team is made up of 24 players, 11 each from offense and defense, one kicker and one special teams addition. The XFL completed its first season last Saturday, with … Read more
In the past 42 hours XFLboard.com has received 3,239 counting votes for XFL Players of the Week. The votes have been tabulated and here are the results: XFL Offensive Player of the Week Saladin McCullough Running Back LA Xtreme 31.4% of Fan Vote Saladin McCullough ran for 164 yards on 21 carries as the Los … Read more