New England Steamrollers

The New England Steamrollers were a former Arena Football League team based in Providence, Rhode Island.

The Steamrollers were one of four teams to enter the AFL in 1988, and along with the New York Knights and Los Angeles Cobras were folded following the season.

In 1988, Concert and fight promoter, Frank J. Russo, and jeweler, Robert Andreoli, purchased a limited partnership from the Arena Football League to own the rights to a Providence, Rhode Island team.

[2][3] After a 3-9 season, the Steamrollers didn't achieve the dollar amount that Russo and Andreoli thought they would, and the franchise folded.

[4] Wide receivers/Defensive backs Offensive linemen/Defensive linemen Kickers Rookies in italics Roster updated February 12, 2013 29 Active, 0 Inactive, 0 PS The following Steamrollers players were named to All-Arena Teams: