Game Info
Week 13 - October 25, 1975
Game Program
Game Ticket
Game Photo
Game Location
American Legion Memorial Stadium
Charlotte, North Carolina
Game Facts
WFL disbanded October 22, 1975.
This was the start of a Hornets four game home stand.
Game Time: 8:00 PM (EST) (Cancelled)
Attendance: N/A
Coaching Staffs
Charlotte Hornets
Head Coach
Bob Gibson
Assistant Coaches
- Tom Beer
- Joe Clark
- Lindy Infante
- Herb Paterra
- Jim Vechiarella
Hawaiians
Head Coach
Mike Giddings
Assistant Coaches
- Damon Bame
- Chuck Detwiler (Player/Coach)
- Ed Peasley
- John Wilbur (Player/Coach)
- Billy Wilson
- Adrian Young (Player/Coach)
WFL Press Release(s)
Hawaiians
Media Information
WRET TV 36 (Charlotte, NC), WGHP TV 8 (High Point, NC), and WCTG TV 17 (Atlanta, GA)
John Sterling (Play by Play) and Pettis Norman (Color)
WBT-AM 1110
Harold Johnson (Play by Play) and Matt Snorton (Color)
Charlotte Observer and Charlotte News
NOTE: There was no television coverage scheduled for this game in the Charlotte area. WBT-AM radio was scheduled to broadcast this game, but it was canceled because the World Football League folded on October 22, 1975.
WFL News
Game Articles
Hey, Coach! Bob Gibson
- There was no article for this week.
WFL Standings - Final 1975 Standings
Eastern Division (Overall)
| Team |
W |
L |
T |
PCT. |
PF |
PA |
| Birmingham Vulcans |
9 |
3 |
0 |
.750 |
257 |
186 |
| Memphis Southmen |
7 |
4 |
0 |
.636 |
254 |
206 |
| Charlotte Hornets |
6 |
5 |
0 |
.545 |
225 |
199 |
| Jacksonville Express |
6 |
5 |
0 |
.545 |
227 |
247 |
| Philadelphia Bell |
4 |
7 |
0 |
.364 |
195 |
237 |
Western Division (Overall)
| Team |
W |
L |
T |
PCT. |
PF |
PA |
| Southern California Sun |
7 |
5 |
0 |
.583 |
354 |
341 |
| San Antonio Wings |
7 |
6 |
0 |
.538 |
364 |
268 |
| Shreveport Steamer |
5 |
7 |
0 |
.417 |
276 |
313 |
| Hawaiians |
4 |
7 |
0 |
.364 |
210 |
281 |
| Portland Thunder |
4 |
7 |
0 |
.364 |
213 |
239 |
| *Chicago Winds |
1 |
4 |
0 |
.200 |
67 |
124 |
*WFL suspended operation - September 2, 1975.
NOTE: The World Football League folded on October 22, 1975. The WFL never named a league champion. It simply ceased operations after week 12.
This Week in the WFL
Saturday, October 25, 1975
- Hawaiians at Charlotte Hornets, Cancelled
Sunday, October 26, 1975
- Philadelphia Bell at Memphis Southmen, Cancelled
- Jacksonville Express at San Antonio Wings, Cancelled
- Birmingham Vulans at Southern California Sun, Cancelled
- Shreveport Steamer at Portland Thunder, Cancelled
HBO WFL Game of the Week
- There was no broadcast for this week.
WFL Standings - Final Fall Standings
Eastern Division (Fall Season)
| Team |
W |
L |
T |
PCT. |
PF |
PA |
| Birmingham Vulcans |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1.000 |
39 |
14 |
| Philadelphia Bell |
1 |
1 |
0 |
.500 |
31 |
24 |
| Charlotte Hornets |
1 |
1 |
0 |
.500 |
32 |
33 |
| Jacksonville Express |
0 |
2 |
0 |
.000 |
28 |
52 |
| Memphis Southmen |
0 |
2 |
0 |
.000 |
14 |
39 |
Western Division (FALL SEASON)
| Team |
W |
L |
T |
PCT. |
PF |
PA |
| Southern California Sun |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1.000 |
65 |
37 |
| Portland Thunder |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1.000 |
58 |
38 |
| Shreveport Steamer |
1 |
1 |
0 |
.500 |
71 |
70 |
| Hawaiians |
1 |
1 |
0 |
.500 |
21 |
30 |
| San Antonio Wings |
0 |
2 |
0 |
.000 |
56 |
69 |
NOTE: The WFL was able to complete their Summer Season after week 10. The Memphis Southmen qualified for the 1975 WFL Playoffs winning the Eastern Division, and the San Antonio Wings won the Western Division spot. The WFL was entering the third week of their Fall Season. The league folded on October 22, 1975 and no playoffs were held, and the WFL never crowned a league champion for the 1975 season.
Charlotte Hornets Transactions
October 20-26, 1975
- There were no transactions for this week.
NOTE: The 1975 Charlotte Hornets Week 13 Game Summary was researched by Richie Franklin, Jim Cusano, Chuck Gardner and Chris Gmyrek. Game stats and the Charlotte Hornets transactions were researched and compiled by Mark Speck, Tod Maher and Richie Franklin. Special "Thanks" to Herman Giesbrecht and Paul Reeths for their assistance. This page was designed by Jayme Arellano and Richie Franklin. The Hornets game film and audio clips are Property of WFL Films, and may not be used without the written consent of the Web site owner.
