Roanoke, would later elected to participate as an "unofficial entry" and played all "exhibition" scheduled, were named "Rassler-Dazzlers" because they employed several professional wrestlers, while all teams rosters were stocked from local colleges.
[2] The Bobcats featured the most recognizable name, Back Clarence Stasavich, who would later coach Lenoir–Rhyne to an NAIA championship in 1960.
Because the Richmond team had more experience from the other league members, it was apparent from the get go that they simply outclassed the competition, and they finished the season with six wins in six games (and one "exhibition" 0-0 drew with Portsmouth).
Their biggest test was in week five, when they met the previously undefeated Durham Bobcats, and beat them 7-0 at Tate Field before a crowd estimated at 2,000.
The league did not attempt to compile statistics or pick an all-star team, although Rebels player-coach (FB) Marcel (Mush) DeLotto considered to be the best player in the VCFL.