Holyoke Bombers

Holyoke Bombers

Founded	1965
Folded	1965
League	Atlantic Coast Football League
Based in	Holyoke, Massachusetts
Arena	Mackenzie Stadium

The Holyoke Bombers were a professional American football team based in Holyoke, Massachusetts.[1] They played one season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Football League in 1965.[2] The Bombers finished with a 2–9–1 record in its only ACFL season.

Background

The Bombers were coached by head coach Johnny Dell Isola for the first three games of the season before being replaced by Bill Moge for the remainder of the 1965 season. The Bombers' most prominent players included Jerry Whelchel, Ronny Holiday, and Jack Janiszewski.^[citation needed]

Roster

• Coaches: Johnny Dell Isola, Bill Moge
• Players: Bob Burke

References

1. "Meeks (Not Meek Saturday Night) Sparked The Bombers Who Face Powerful JC Jets This Sunday". Transcript-Telegram. October 4, 1965. p. 28 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "1965 Holyoke Bombers (ACFL)".