Akron Pros Florida Citrus Bowl where they became the Lions

where they became the Lions

The Birmingham Bulls first hit the ice in 1976 as members of the World Hockey Association (WHA)

similar to Namath's longtime employer

Now known as Forest Fair Village and previously Cincinnati Mall

it was also the home ice of the original Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association from 1975 until 1978

Akron Pros Florida Citrus Bowl where they became the LionsCharter members of the American Professional Football Association (APFA) in 1920, the Akron Pros were also that circuits first champions. Two years later the APFA became the National Football League. The Pros changed their name to the Indians in 1926 and folded at the end of that season.