| 1999 Buffalo Destroyers season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Dave Whinham |
| Home field | Marine Midland Arena |
| Results | |
| Record | 1–13 |
| Division place | 4th |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
The 1999 Buffalo Destroyers season was the 1st season for the franchise and the 1st in Buffalo, New York. They finished with a 1–13 record and failed to qualify for the playoffs. The Destroyers recorded their first win in franchise history on July 23, 1999, when they defeated the Portland Forest Dragons, 30–23.
Coaching
Dave Whinham was the head coach of the Destroyers for their inaugural season.
Preseason schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 7 | Florida Bobcats | Neutral | W 24–17 |
| 2 | April 16 | Orlando Predators | Away | L 34–35 |
Regular season schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Home/Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 30 | New England Sea Wolves | Home | L 26–59 |
| 2 | May 7 | New Jersey Red Dogs | Home | L 39–41 |
| 3 | May 15 | Albany Firebirds | Away | L 41–51 |
| 4 | May 21 | New England Sea Wolves | Away | L 22–36 |
| 5 | May 28 | Grand Rapids Rampage | Home | L 38–40 |
| 6 | June 4 | Florida Bobcats | Home | L 32–50 |
| 7 | June 12 | Iowa Barnstormers | Away | L 42–29 |
| 8 | June 21 | Albany Firebirds | Home | L 34–54 |
| 9 | June 25 | New Jersey Red Dogs | Away | L 20–34 |
| 10 | July 2 | Tampa Bay Storm | Home | L 14–59 |
| 11 | July 9 | San Jose SaberCats | Away | L 46–52 |
| 12 | July 16 | Portland Forest Dragons | Away | L 43–46 |
| 13 | July 23 | Portland Forest Dragons | Home | W 30–23 |
| 14 | July 30 | Orlando Predators | Away | L 40–48 |
References
- "Destroyers win preseason opener". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. April 8, 1999. p. 26. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com
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- "Destroyers fall to Predators". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. April 17, 1999. p. 45. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- Wilson, Allen (May 1, 1999). "Sea Wolves shoot down Destroyers". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 13, 17. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- Wilson, Allen (May 8, 1999). "Winning is no snap for Destroyers". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 13, 15. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- Carucci, Vic (May 16, 1999). "Firebirds outlast Destroyers, 51-41". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 69. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- "Destroyers can't get it in synch, fall to Sea Wolves". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. May 22, 1999. p. 13. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- Wilson, Allen (May 29, 1999). "Destroyers lose again despite leading late". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 17. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- Wilson, Allen (June 5, 1999). "Turnovers and penalties help Destroyers extend losing streak to six". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 13. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- "Destroyers see victory slip away". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. June 13, 1999. p. 65. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- Northrop, Milt (June 22, 1999). "Brown leaves Destroyers feeling blue". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 15. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- "Destroyers lose ninth straight". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. June 26, 1999. p. 17. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- Northrop, Milt (July 3, 1999). "Buffalo destroyed by Storm in franchise's worst loss". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 31, 35. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- "Destroyers suffer 11th straight defeat". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. July 10, 1999. p. 15. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- "Time runs out as Destroyers drop decision to Portland". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. July 17, 1999. p. 16. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- Wilson, Allen (July 24, 1999). "After 12 losses, Destroyers finally get their first win". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. p. 11, 13. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
- "Destroyers end season with 48-40 loss". The Buffalo News. Buffalo, New York. July 31, 1999. p. 13. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
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