Quad City Raiders

The Quad City Raiders remained in the PFLA until its merger with the Continental Football League in 1968, with the franchise evolving to become the Las Vegas Cowboys.

The Des Moines Warriors, Grand Rapids Blazers, Joliet Explorers,[1] Lincoln Comets and Omaha Mustangs franchises joined the Rock Island Raiders as charter members of the league.

[5] The Quad City Raiders again finished last in the standings with a record of 1–9, playing under head coach Frank Abbott.

[8][9] The Quad Cities Raiders continued play in 1967, the final season of the Pro Football League of America.

[10] To begin the season, the PFLA had expanded, adding the Alabama Hawks, Chicago Owls and Oklahoma City Plainsmen franchises.

[12] In 1968, the Quad Cities Raiders started their initial Continental Football League season with an 0–2 record before the franchise relocated.

On September 26, 1920, the Rock Island Independents had hosted the first NFL game ever played at Douglas Park.

[19][20] From 1966 to 1968, the Quad Cities Raiders played home football games at Memorial Stadium in Davenport, Iowa.