2001 Toronto Phantoms Roster
Team Record: 8-6
Finishing 1st in the Arena League's East Division of the National Conference
Postseason: 1-1 Lost Quarterfinal
Coach: Mark Stoute (8-6)
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Attendance: 48,448, Avg. 6,921 in 7 home dates
2001 Toronto Phantoms Results
The Toronto Phantoms of the Arena Football League ended the 2001 season with a record of 8 wins and 6 losses, finishing first in the Arena League's East Division of the National Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-1.
The Phantoms chalked up 694 points, but the defense yielded 706. Pat O'Hara threw for 2,226 yards, and Chad Salisbury played quarterback also. Damian Harrell paced all receivers, snagging 98 passes for 1,340 yards.
Jermaine Younger ran for a team-best 75 yards for Toronto, while David White and Daren Williams also contributed to the rushing attack.
Anthony Derricks snatched 5 errant tosses from the opposition. Jeff Cummins and Steve Konopka each topped pass rushers with 4 sacks, helping propel the defense to an overall total of 19 sacks.
Mark Stoute coached the team. The 2001 Toronto Phantoms lost in the Quarterfinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bell | OL/DL | November 6, 1976 | 6'6" | 315 | Cincinnati | Clayton, OH | 1 |
| Melvin Blue | FB/LB | April 5, 1976 | 6'1" | 250 | Utah State | 4 | |
| Kerry Brown | WR/LB | February 12, 1972 | 6'5" | 210 | Pacific | Boynton, FL | 11 |
| Webbie Burnett | OL/DL | November 7, 1967 | 6'1" | 285 | Western Kentucky | Pensacola, FL | 8 |
| Jeff Cummins | OL/DL | March 25, 1969 | 6'6" | 270 | Oregon | San Pedro, CA | 7 |
| Charlie Davidson | WR/DB | January 19, 1972 | 5'11" | 195 | Mississippi State | Austin, TX | 9 |
| Tony DeGregorio | FB/LB | October 17, 1975 | 6'4" | 275 | Eastern Kentucky | 1 | |
| Anthony Derricks | DS | December 17, 1976 | 6'0" | 190 | Mississippi State | Forest, MS | 14 |
| Samuel Elmore | WR/DB | November 28, 1977 | 6'1" | 195 | Western Illinois | Banning, CA | 8 |
| Matt George | K | January 13, 1975 | 5'11" | 190 | Chapman | Santa Clara, CA USA | 14 |
| Jerness Gethers | OL/DL | March 27, 1973 | 6'2" | 280 | North Carolina | 13 | |
| Damian Harrell | WR | September 1, 1975 | 6'3" | 180 | Florida State | Miami, FL | 14 |
| Michael Hicks | DS | June 3, 1976 | 6'3" | 210 | Texas-El Paso | Houston, TX | 7 |
| Carlos Johnson | WR/DB | August 20, 1973 | 5'11" | 190 | Lane College (TN) | Tyler, TX | 1 |
| Steve Konopka | OL/DL | May 12, 1976 | 6'4" | 285 | Central Connecticut State | West Hartford, CT | 12 |
| Ty Law | WR/LB | November 27, 1971 | 6'1" | 190 | Rice | Jefferson, TX | 14 |
| Delphfrine Lee | DS | January 19, 1976 | 5'10" | 187 | McNeese St. | New Orleans, LA USA | 12 |
| Luke Leverson | WR/DB | April 16, 1978 | 5'11" | 185 | Minnesota | Miami, FL | 9 |
| Jerald Long | WR/DB | June 7, 1975 | 6'1" | 190 | Marshall | Welch, WV | 2 |
| Hardy Mitchell | OL/DL | June 29, 1975 | 6'4" | 290 | Buffalo | Pelzer, SC | 10 |
| Frank Moore | OL/DL | March 15, 1976 | 6'2" | 315 | Pittsburgh | Cape May Court House, NJ | 13 |
| Pat O'Hara | QB | September 27, 1968 | 6'5" | 210 | Southern California | Santa Monica, CA | 10 |
| Deumaine Reeder | WR/DB | November 25, 1974 | 6'3" | 200 | Tennessee-Martin | Memphis, TN | 3 |
| Chad Salisbury | QB | July 21, 1976 | 6'6" | 240 | Buffalo | Perryopolis, PA | 8 |
| Mario Smith | WR/DB | October 10, 1974 | 6'0" | 195 | Kansas State | Miami, FL | 2 |
| Connell Spain | OL/DL | June 9, 1974 | 6'2" | 295 | Florida State | Melbourne, FL | 14 |
| John Summerday | OL/DL | June 28, 1973 | 6'3" | 290 | Temple | California, MD | 14 |
| Phil Taylor | WR/DB | October 31, 1977 | 5'10" | 181 | Eastern Illinois | Evanston, IL | 2 |
| Mike Thornton | OL/DL | February 7, 1974 | 6'3" | 285 | Florida A&M | Belle Glade, FL | 7 |
| Joey Veargis | WR/LB | August 11, 1971 | 6'1" | 210 | Central State (OH) | 2 | |
| Jason Walters | OL/DL | October 26, 1974 | 6'4" | 280 | Syracuse | Memphis, TN | 5 |
| David White | FB/LB | February 27, 1970 | 6'2" | 235 | Nebraska | Oak Ridge, TN USA | 8 |
| Daren Williams | FB/LB | April 4, 1971 | 6'2" | 270 | Nebraska | Chicago, IL | 7 |
| Jermaine Younger | FB/LB | June 1, 1971 | 6'1" | 275 | Utah State | San Francisco, CA | 12 |
