        
The Louisville Bulls,
Inc. was founded in 1988. The organization's goal was to provide a positive
atmosphere for young men to develop their athletic skills, a professional
image, and a winning attitude. Over the past twelve years, the goals have
expanded to include giving something back to the community. In 1994, the
Louisville Bulls were incorporated as a non-profit organization. Since that
time the Bulls have made every effort to raise money and awareness for
special needs groups in the Louisville area. in the past, members of the
Bulls have worked with the American Red Cross, Blue Horizons, Downs Syndrome
of Louisville, Kentucky Harvest and many others. The Bulls have worked to be
a positive representative the city of Louisville can be proud of.
Through the years the Bulls have withstood alot of changes in players
and in leagues. As an independent team in 1988 and 1989, the Bulls struggled
to attract players and quality teams to compete against. Joining the (Now
defunct) Hearts of Ohio Football League in 1990 the competition grew as did
the Louisville Bulls. In 1991, the Bulls captured the HOFL title with a 9-3
record capping of two winning seasons in the league. Looking to improve and
grow even more, the Bulls would join the fledgling Mid Continental Football
League (MCFL) in 1992.
During the first two years as a member of the MCFL, the Bulls enjoyed
good and bad times. Higher quality teams would appear on the schedule and
this meant tougher games and sub par records. 1994 brought about more
changes for the Bulls. Following two less than satisfying seasons there were
some off-season changes made. Personnel changes and field locations would
give the Louisville Bulls a new look. From playing home games at the Old
Male High School the Bulls now called Fairdale High School "home". In 1994
the Bulls had renewed interest and attitude to win football games and do
things for the community. Several annual fundraisers were started in 1994
including a FREE benefit car wash and a benefit Golf ScramBULL. The Bulls
also benefited from an influx of local high school and college talent that
brought the Bulls to another level. As the Bulls grew so did the MCFL into
one of the most noted minor-professional leagues in the United States.
In 1996, the Louisville Bulls moved home fields to Knight Field at
Southern High School. The defending United States Football Association
champion Racine (WI) Raiders were scheduled as well as three other
nationally ranked minor professional teams. Despite the many changes and the
increased level of competition, the Bulls played to 5-5 record and earned a
wild card playoff spot. The Bulls upset the Dayton(OH) Steelers before
bowing out in the second round to former leagues champion Kokomo (IN)
Mustangs.
The late nineties('97-'99) have been transition years. With older
players moving on and younger players coming in, the Bulls have suffered
some "growing pains". The team failed to earn a playoff berth in those years
and struggled to compete in the MCFL. In 2000 the team started showing
dividends from the now maturing younger players. The Bulls finished 6-5
including a playoff loss to the S. Michigan Timberwolves. The Bulls
continued the success in 2001, finishing the regular season 6-5, but again
lost in the first round of the playoffs, to MCFL runner-up Cleveland Lions.
2002 was a down
year for the Bulls. Up shoot teams pillaged the roster and the Bulls
only managed 2 wins. 2003 saw a change in attitude. The team
doubles the output in the win column. This doesn't seam like much but
you could "FEEL" the change in the team. 2004 started out bad.
The Bulls lost 10-0 to the eventual OVFL Champions and #2 ranked AA team in
the Nation. After the loss the Bulls regrouped to finish the season
strong. Once again more than doubling the win total from the year
before (9-5) and advancing into the second round of the play-offs. |