Records and Honors
In 1974 & 1975 there were several Birmingham
players who were recognized for their play or established records in the short
history of the WFL. While the following list is as complete as possible, I’m
sure that there may be a record or player that I’m not aware of or may have
overlooked.
Alfred Jenkins
1974 Sporting News WFL All-Star team
1974 League leader in pass receiving
yardage 1326 yds
1974 2nd in touchdown
receptions 12
1974 record for longest touchdown
reception 95 yards vs Hawaii
WFL Player of the
Week Week 3 vs Memphis
Individual receiving most yards in a game
200 vs Memphis (5 rec. 3tds)
Rank #3 all-time receiving
yards 1326 yds
1974 Birmingham Americans Most Valuable Player
George Mira
WFL Player of the
Week Week 2 vs New York
WFL Player of the
Week Week 12 vs Shreveport
World Bowl Most Valuable Player
WFL record longest pass completion
95 yards vs Memphis
WFL record most yard passing, game
380 vs Shreveport (36 att, 22 comp.)
Rank #3 all-time passing
yards 3923 yds
Ron Slovensky
1975 leader, field goals
made 13
Art Cantrelle
1975 tied for third in
scoring 80 pts; 10 td rush, 1 TD pass rec, 3 AP
Rank #8 all-time rushing
yards 1318 yds
Dennis Homan
Rank #8 all-time receiving
yards 1207 yds
Jimmy Edwards
Longest run from
scrimmage 78 yds vs Hawaii
Matthew Reed
Rank #10 all-time passing
yards 2597 yds
Grant Guthrie
All-Time leader field goals made in season
18, 1974
1974 Sporting News WFL All-Star team
Willie Smith
All-time best avg punt
return 12.73, 1974
All-time leader in punt return TDs
2
Ross Brupbacher
1974 Sporting News WFL All-Star team
Bob Wolfe
1974 Sporting News WFL All-Star team
Buddy Brown
1974 Sporting News WFL All-Star team
Birmingham Vulcans
1975 scoring defense
leader* 186 points allowed
*Chicago was recognized as
the ’75 leader, but they folded after giving
up 125 points in only
five games
1975 league leader rushing
offense 2431
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