The Fort McCarthy Liberators
| Fort McCarthy Liberators | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Motto: "Always Protect, Be Ready for Attack" | ||
| Team Song: Don't Look Back, Always Protect! | ||
| Organization Affiliations | ||
| League | Quentinian Roofball Organization | |
| Conference | Eastern Roofball Conference | |
| Division | ERC Northeast | |
| Team Colors | Light Brown, Orange, White | |
| Mascot | Wallie and Basher | |
| Locations | ||
| Administrative Facility | Justoute Dome | |
| Stadium | Arsenal Field | |
| City | Fort McCarthy, GA | |
| History | ||
| Established: | April, 1945 | |
| Won First Champions Cup: | May 7th, 1967 | |
| Current Owner Elected: | January 31st, 2014 | |
| Administration | ||
| Owner: | Steven Jeraldine | |
| Chief Financial Officer: | Carla Reed | |
| Administrative Manager: | Bruce McWall | |
| Head Coach: | Frankie Odailop | |
| Championships and Titles: | Champions Cup Victories (3): 1967, 1969, 1989 Founders Traditional Cup Victories (5): 1983, 1988, 1990, 2007, 2018 ERC Title Victories (5): 1954, 1982, 1989, 2006, 2019 ERC Northeast Division Title Victories (32): 1950, 1951, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1961, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1974, 1976, 1981, 1982, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019 | |
| Team | ||
| All-Time Record | TBD | |
| • Past Season Record | 23-7 | |
| • Tournament Record | TBD | |
The Fort McCarthy Liberators are a professional Roofball team that plays in The Quentinian Roofball Organization. They have won The QRO Champions Cup three times over their 60 some year existence, once in 1967, once in 1969, and once in 1989. The Liberators play in the city of Fort McCarthy, and they are a part of The Eastern Roofball Conference, or ERC. In that conference, they play in The ERC Northeast, along with The Lindin Founders and The Jameisville Elves. Their current head coach is Frankie Odailop, and they are owned by Steven Jerladine.
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History
The Liberators were founded in 1945, 6 years after the initial creation of the league. In their first few years, they built up a reputation as a pretty good team, and in the early '60s, they got a few solid draft picks, including Penetraman Billy Jekzxson and Wide Out Kate Stevenson, and free agent pickups, and during the '60s, they were one of the best teams in the league. They managed to win the EFC Title 4 times in a row, from 1960-1963, but in those years were beaten by The Liberation City Cyclones and The Rodriguezville Ravagers. Finally, in 1967 they managed to win the Champions Cup for the first time, and again 2 years later, in 1969.
In the '70s, the Liberators were still a good team. However, weakened by the loss of their star players from the previous decade, they were not as good as the previous decade. In the 1980's, however, the team was back to their '60s level, with a new cast of star players and head coach Davie Murphy. In 1988, they won the EFC Title, however lost to The Port Landavisislanders Preachers in the Champions Cup. In 1989, though they were not to be denied, and took home their 3rd Champions Cup.
The 1990's were by far the worst decade for the Liberators. They did not win a single title in the 10 years, due to a lack of superstars, and the loss of their best head coach ever, Murphy, in 1996 led them to 2 losing seasons, and only 1 Tournament appearance in those years. However, at the turn of the century in 2003, they got in The Tournament again. In 2006, they even got to the EFC Title game, though they did not win it. In 2013, the Liberators made a huge pickup of free agent Wide Out Logan Streddis, and today they are still one of the best teams in the EFC, a contender every year.
Rivalries
See also: Founders-Liberators Rivalry, Elves-Liberators Rivalry
Lindin Founders
Jameisville Elves
Logos and Uniforms
Logos
The current logo of the Liberators is a torch, which has been the primary logo of the team since its establishment in 1945. The torch is a symbol of real-life liberators who liberated cities such as Liberation City in the mid 1800's. These cities were occupied by Punctinaturalland, and the Fort McCarthy Defense Force played a large role in freeing them from Punctin rule. The liberators used torches to signal their arrival to a city, and encouraged citizens to use torches in protests against the Punctins. Often on the Liberators' uniforms, there is a circle or other standard constraint on the torch itself.
The wordmark logo of the Liberators is the word Liberators, with a torch in the place of the "i" in the word. The logo is used at some of the training locations of the team, and on some merchandise as well.
Uniforms
Venues
20th Century Rock Stream Field
20th Century Rock Stream Field was the first stadium the Liberators used, from their establishment in 1945 to 1971, a total of 26 years. The field had a capacity of over 60,000, and was built specifically for the new sports team. The company Rock Stream Inc. sponsored the stadium, which was outdoor and used hardwood for its playing surface. By the late 1960's, the stadium was worn down, and in 1966 a blizzard caused part of the stadium's stands to collapse. Immediately the team ordered a new stadium from the Fort McCarthy City Council, however the city council believed 20th Century was still a viable option. In addition, the sponsor did not agree to fund a new stadium, or even renovations. So, in 1971 the team moved to Flaming Shore Arena, in the downtown area of the city, while waiting for a new stadium. 20th Century Rock Stream Field was demolished after the Liberators left, with a brief stint as the home of the Fort McCarthy Military Ducks.
Flaming Shore Arena
Flaming Shore Arena was built in 1960, and the Liberators moved there in 1971 while waiting for the construction of a new stadium. At the time of its construction, Flaming Shore Arena was considered the pinnacle of modern arena construction, and could hold upwards of 45,000 fans, a large number for an indoor arena at the time. Flaming Shore also had numerous modern amenities, and was well kept up by the city council. The arena was meant for oceanic body sports, however, and its low fan capacity was disliked by fans and the Liberators' organization alike. After seven years at Flaming Shore, the team moved to its new venue, constructed in 1978. Flaming Shore is still used today for obs competitions.
Goodegg Stadium
Goodegg Stadium was the home of the Liberators from 1978 to 1998, a total of 20 years. Goodegg was built specifically for the team, after the city council agreed to give funds to the team. This came after the pledge from the Goodegg Corporation, a retailer, to partially fund and sponsor the new stadium. One large feature of Goodegg was the large capacity, nearly 85,000 fans. This was a major feature for the team, which had been playing in the small Flaming Shore Arena, however this also meant most games were not filled to capacity. Goodegg was an indoor stadium, and had blacktop with grass, a feature much different from the hardwood and turf combination at Flaming Shore. The team moved out of Goodegg in 1998, claiming an outdoor stadium was needed for the team. Goodegg was demolished after the team left in 1998.
Arsenal Field
Arsenal Field is the current stadium of the Liberators, and it has been used since 1998. Arsenal Field has been acclaimed as having one of the best roofball atmospheres, as its recognizable turf field and its proximity to the Logan River make the atmosphere extremely memorable. Arsenal Field also has been acclaimed by fans, and the stadium has had the highest attendance of all the Liberators' past stadiums. The stadium underwent substantial renovations in 2012, with new technologies being added to the stadium, as well as new amenities. The stadium has a capacity of 83,000, something not changed by the 2012 renovations, and this capacity was a minor decrease from Goodegg Stadium. Owner Steven Jeraldine says the team plans to use the field for another 20 years at a recent interview.
Training Sites
The Fort McCarthy Liberators have had numerous training sites for their players and staff, which are listed below:
- Juju Beats Training Center, Fort McCarthy (1945-1969)
- Manchester Grounds Facility, Valleybrook (1969-1985)
- Justout Dome, Bourensfort (1985-Present)
Roster
The Liberators currently have 21 players on their roster, with 11 of them being starters, and 10 being alternates. An (E) signifies a past elite player. Their starting lineup is as follows:
Starterman: Gregory Dig, Penetramen: Tia Elizabeth, Lewis Rain, and Brooke Frandonns, Wide Outs: Logan Streddis, Kevin Boulagaurde, and Patricia Riley, Center Tussler: Josh Wagner (E), End Tusslers: Alina Steven and Ignatius Trump, Sharpie: Kyle Burntd (E).
The Liberator's alternate lineup is as follows:
Starterman: Brady Thompson, Penetramen: Jason Billick, Bridgett Davis, Olivier Franks, and Gerry Dragonson, Wide Outs: Pete O'Jackson, Miles Williamson, and Benjamin Oung Center Tussler: Olivia Burnheart, End Tussler: Win Bujette.
