'95 Chronology-Pepper Rodgers

Event Date: January 26th, 1995

Event Description: Pepper Ready

Source: Michael Mullin

'95 Chronology-Pepper Returns

Event Date: January 26th, 1995

Event Description: Rodgers Hired

Source: Ottawa Citizen

'95 Chronology-Late Start

Event Date: January 20th, 1995

Event Description: New Memphis Franchise

Source: Ottawa Citizen

'95 Chronology-Job Offer

Event Date: January 18th, 1995

Event Description: Pardee Talks

Source: News Press

'95 Chronology-Getting Goosebumps

Event Date: January 12th, 1995

Event Description: Birmingham Lands Franchise

Source: Birmingham Post

'95 Chronology-Birmingham Bound?

Event Date: January 11th, 1995

Event Description: Williams Wants CFL Franchise

Source: UPI

A former suitor for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Wednesday that he instead has turned his attention toward landing a Canadian Football League team in Birmingham. 

Retired insurance executive Arthur L. Williams said he has filed a formal application to the league seeking an expansion franchise to begin play next season.

Williams will make a formal presentation to the CFL Board of Governors at meetings Jan. 27 in Edmonton, Alberta. Williams, a Florida resident who had been inquired into purchasing the Buccaneers, said he has obtained a letter of intent from Birmingham officials to enter a 10-year lease agreement for Legion Field. 

The stadium also serves as a second home field for the University of Alabama. Dr. Larry Lemak, an orthopedic surgeon in Birmingham, would be a part-owner of the franchise and would serve as club president.

'95 Chronology-Wausau Welcome

Event Date: January 7th, 1995

Event Description: Posse May Pick Milwaukee

Source: Wausau Daily