Hartford Hellions
Hartford, Connecticut1979-1981
Order Hartford Hellions tees, long sleeve tees, hoodies and crewnecks. The Hellions were conceived and owned by William Chipman, an accountant from nearby Glastonbury, and began indoor play at the New Haven Coliseum. In May 1981 Athletes in Action bought the team and moved it to Memphis. Browse the styles below, and the full Hellions history is further down. Down Home Apparel is an American small business remembering the best places and teams of yesteryear, and every shirt is printed to order in the USA.
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Hartford Hellions History
The Hartford Hellions, based in Hartford, Connecticut, played indoor soccer in the top indoor soccer league in the US from 1979 to 1981. William Chipman, an accountant from nearby Glastonbury, conceived and owned the club.
The Hellions played their first season at the New Haven Coliseum, with some games at the Springfield, Massachusetts, civic center. Later games moved to the remodeled Hartford Civic Center. Hank Liotart coached in 1979-80. Charlie McCully coached in 1980-81, when the team went 13-27. Over two seasons the club averaged about 4,400 fans a game.
In May 1981 Athletes in Action bought the team and moved it to Memphis, Tennessee. The new owners renamed it the Memphis Americans. Hartford was left without a team in the league.