Shreveport Pirates Mini Helmet

Team Info

Years Active: 1994-1995
Stadium: Independence Stadium

The Shreveport Pirates were created when the owners of the Ottawa Rough Riders wanted to move the team to the U.S. This was rejected, but the owners were granted the Pirates and a new group took over the Rough Riders. Forest Gregg was hired as head coach and the team had great fan support despite 2 last place finishes. The owners had significant debt, notable for a public incident in which the lawyer for one of the owners ran out of gas in an attempt to get away with a car that was being seized. The Pirates folded after the 1995 season.

Notable Players

• Joe Montford (Hall of Fame)
• Elfrid Payton (Hall of Fame)
• Uzooma Okeke (Hall of Fame)
• Dexter Manley
• Greg Stumon
• Gill Fenerty
• Jon Heidenreich

Product Info

• 15 oz mini helmet (Schutt model shown)
• Available in the classic helmet style by Schutt or modern style by Riddell

Team: Shreveport Pirates
Years Active: 1994-1995
Stadium: Independence Stadium (Shreveport, LA)

The Shreveport Pirates were created in 1994 when the owners of the  team in Ottawa wanted to move the team to the U.S. This was rejected, but the owners were granted the Pirates and a new group took over the team in Ottawa. Forest Gregg was hired as head coach and the team had great fan support despite two last place finishes. The owners had significant debt, notable for a public incident in which the lawyer for one of the owners ran out of gas in an attempt to get away with a car that was being seized. The Pirates folded after the 1995 season.

This product is a historical, vintage-inspired representation of a defunct team. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any active team, league, or organization. Any team names, logos, or imagery are used for historical and artistic purposes only.