The Hartford Hellions were a

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team based in

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that played in the Major Indoor Soccer League from 1979 to 1981. The Hellions played their first season in the

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before moving to the remodelled

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. The team was conceived and owned by Glastonbury accountant William Chipman. In two seasons in Hartford, the Hellions averaged 4,361 fans per game. In May 1981, Athletes in Action purchased the Hellions and moved the team to

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. The new owners renamed the Hellions the Memphis Americans.

Coaches

Hank Liotart – Head Coach 1979-80 * Hubert Vogelsinger – Technical Advisor 1979-80

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– Head Coach 1980-81

References

External links

Hartford Hellions archived website
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