Granada Lions
American football team based in Granada, Andalusia, Spain
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Founded | 2001 |
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Based in | Granada ![]() |
Home stadium | Complejo Deportivo Antonio Prieto Castillo |
Team president | Javier Sánchez ![]() |
League | LNFA |
Colors | Blue Orange |
Granada Lions is an American football team based in Granada, Andalusia, Spain.
History
The team was established February 2, 2001 as Granada Universitarios.[1] The name was later changed to the actual Lions, after one of the better known symbols from the Alhambra, the Court of the Lions, in order to represent the whole city of Granada.[2]
After playing in regional leagues, they joined the national league LNFA 2 in 2004.
Finally, in 2006, the team was promoted to the top league in Spain, the LNFA, where they keep competing.
Notable players
Alvaro Carvajal, Quarterback
Notable former players
Brian Wilbur, Quarterback
References
External links
- Official website
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