1996 St. Louis Stampede Roster
Arena Football League (Arena League)
Team Record: 8-6
Finishing 3rd in the Arena League's Central Division of the American Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Quarterfinal
Coach: Dave Ewart (6-4)
Coach: Earle Bruce (2-2)
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Attendance: 49,229, Avg. 7,033 in 7 home dates
1996 St. Louis Stampede StatisticsTeam Record: 8-6
Finishing 3rd in the Arena League's Central Division of the American Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Quarterfinal
Coach: Dave Ewart (6-4)
Coach: Earle Bruce (2-2)
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Attendance: 49,229, Avg. 7,033 in 7 home dates
1996 St. Louis Stampede Results
The St. Louis Stampede of the Arena Football League ended the 1996 season with a record of 8 wins and 6 losses, finishing third in the Arena League's Central Division of the American Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
The Stampede racked up 706 points, and the defense conceded 627. John Kaleo triggered the aerial attack, slinging for 3,609 yards. Michael Baker grabbed 105 passes for 1,223 yards.
Bernard Hall carried the ball for a team-best 372 yards for St. Louis.
Mark Ricks picked off 5 opponent throws. Fran Papasedero topped the defensive unit with 3 sacks.
Dave Ewart and Earle Bruce coached the team. The 1996 St. Louis Stampede lost in the Quarterfinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Baker | OS | January 8, 1970 | 6'1" | 190 | West Virginia | Waverly, GA | 13 |
| Karl Ballard | LB | June 7, 1973 | 6'0" | 240 | Colorado State | 1 | |
| Terrence Barber | WR/DB | October 4, 1968 | 5'9" | 185 | Florida | Auburndale, FL | 14 |
| Jamie Bragg | OL/DL | July 28, 1971 | 6'3" | 290 | Maryland | 13 | |
| Chad Copher | OL/DL | December 1, 1971 | 6'6" | 280 | Illinois | East Dundee, IL | 12 |
| Bernard Hall | FB/LB | January 16, 1967 | 6'1" | 245 | Central State (OH) | 14 | |
| Matt Hall | WR/LB | September 22, 1972 | 6'4" | 210 | Murray State | Tallahassee, FL | 9 |
| Darryl Hammond | WR/LB | September 24, 1967 | 6'4" | 225 | Virginia | Tappannock, VA | 14 |
| Kerry Hayes | WR/LB | December 6, 1972 | 5'9" | 180 | Western Carolina | Camden, SC | 9 |
| Ed Hill | WR/LB | June 30, 1971 | 6'3" | 200 | West Virginia | Mount Healthy, OH | 13 |
| Steve Hodge | OL/DL | November 12, 1971 | 6'1" | 275 | Colorado State | 14 | |
| Chuck Hython | FB/LB | January 25, 1971 | 6'3" | 250 | Glenville State (WV) | Steubenville, OH | 3 |
| Junior Ili | OL/DL | September 24, 1963 | 6'2" | 280 | Colorado | LePuente, CA | 13 |
| John Kaleo | QB | February 5, 1971 | 6'0" | 210 | Maryland | Bowie, MD | 14 |
| Joe Lepsis | OL/DL | February 22, 1971 | 6'5" | 260 | Murray State | 8 | |
| Chris Livingstone | QB | March 20, 1971 | 6'5" | 220 | Northeast Missouri State | 8 | |
| Marty Lowe | QB | September 21, 1971 | 6'1" | 210 | Louisville | Chattanooga, TN | 6 |
| Pat Meyer | OL/DL | April 5, 1972 | 6'2" | 290 | Colorado State | 13 | |
| Glenn Neely | OL/DL | January 3, 1969 | 6'4" | 275 | Florida | Roanoke, VA | 2 |
| Fran Papasedero | OL/DL | March 21, 1969 | 6'3" | 285 | Springfield | Boston, MA | 14 |
| Tim Patillo | WR/DB | May 24, 1972 | 5'11" | 180 | Ohio State | Aliquippa, PA | 4 |
| Hiawatha Phifer | WR/DB | February 16, 1973 | 5'11" | 185 | Western Illinois | Phoenix, AZ | 14 |
| Mark Ricks | DS | December 16, 1970 | 5'10" | 175 | Western Michigan | Los Angeles, CA | 14 |
| Tracey Shoemo | WR/LB | February 14, 1971 | 6'0" | 205 | Ashland (OH) | Sandusky, OH | 2 |
| Charles Tramonta | FB/LB | 5'11" | 250 | Miami (OH) | 1 | ||
| Dwayne Ware | DS | November 12, 1969 | 5'10" | 195 | Michigan | Bloomington, IL | 10 |
| Tom Whelihan | K | August 15, 1966 | 5'10" | 205 | Missouri | Carrollton, TX | 14 |
| Chad Wiestling | FB/LB | March 3, 1972 | 6'2" | 240 | Maryland | Greencastle, PA | 12 |
| George Williams | FB/LB | May 14, 1968 | 5'9" | 240 | Upsala | East Orange, NJ | 2 |
