Orlando Starz
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The Orlando Starz were a franchise in the Independent Women's Football League from 2000 to 2004 based in Orlando, Florida.[1][2][3][4] The team won a division championship in 2001, but struggled in 2003, compiling a 1-7 record.[citation needed] However, the Starz received media attention due to Charlotte Chambers, at that time, a 69-year-old defensive back dubbed the "Gridiron Granny."[5]
Her story received play in multiple media outlets, and she appeared on numerous sports talk shows, including "The Best Damn Sports Show, Period" where she tackled Tom Arnold.[citation needed] She also appeared on Jimmy Kimmel where she tackled Ryan Seacrest, The Steve Harvey Show The Wayne Brady Show, CBS Early Show, David Letterman and many more.[citation needed]
The Starz were off to a 2-1 start in 2004 when owner Marsha Beatty suspended operations in April 2004 due to "internal conflict."[6]
From 1999 until 2002 there was another "Orlando Starz" football team-this team was a men's Adult Semi Professional football team. The men's Starz donned uniforms much like the NFL Dallas Cowboys with blue and silver.[citation needed]
