Glasgow Tigers (American football)
American football team based in the United Kingdom
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The Glasgow Tigers, formerly known as the Strathclyde Sheriffs, are an American football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who compete in the BAFA National Leagues NFC 1 Scotland.[1]
| Founded | 1986 |
|---|---|
| League | BAFA National Leagues |
| Division | NFC 1 Scotland |
| Team history | Strathclyde Sheriffs (1986–2002) Glasgow Tigers (2002–) |
| Location | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Stadium | Clydebank Community Sports Hub |
| Colours | Black / Orange Helmets Orange and Black Jerseys Black Pants |
| Division titles | 5: (1988 ,1990, 2009, 2024 2025) |
| Playoff berths | 10: (1988, 1990, 1996, 2002, 2004, 2009, 2016, 2023, 2024 2025) |
History
The Glasgow Tigers were founded in 1986 as the Strathclyde Sheriffs. The team was undefeated in the 1988 season. The team renamed to the Tigers in 2002 and won a division title in 2009. The team established a youth programme called the Glasgow Tigers Academy in 2017. The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[2]