Oregon Blackbears Name Former Oregon Standout And Superbowl Champion Team President

April 23, 2024 - The Oregon Blackbears have named Pat Johnson President/COO of the organization. Johnson majored in Journalism and Communications at the University of Oregon from 1994 to 1997, and attended the Craig James Broadcast School in 2000. Johnson has held C-Level positions in the Oil and as, Consumer Products, Risk Management, Mining, Aerospace, Construction, and Nutraceutical Industries. "I am extremely honored and excited to join the Blackbears organization. This opportunity symbolizes not only... Full Story

Arena Football League Continues League Growth with Introduction of the Oregon Blackbears Franchise

November 11, 2023 - Former University of Oregon star & New York Giants standout Kayvon Thibodeaux to Lead Ownership Group with Chuck Jones Tapped as Team's Head Coach Today, the Arena Football League (AFL) introduced the Oregon Blackbears as a brand-new, expansion franchise, which serves as the latest example of the league's growth into new markets. The ownership team will be led by former University of Oregon star and current New York Giants standout linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux. Additionally, the Blackbears... Full Story

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Other cities near Salem, Oregon with alternative or minor league teams:

• Eugene, Oregon
• Portland, Oregon

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• Salem to get new arena football team - AFL3 KPTV (October 27)
• Salem gets an Arena Football League team: Meet the Blackbears - AFL3 KGW (October 26)
• Former Oregon Ducks star Kayvon Thibodeaux leads ownership team of Arena Football League's Oregon Blackbears franchise - AFL3 Portland Oregonian (October 26)
• Oregon Black Bears' launch is ‘a full go' for Arena Football League franchise in Salem - AFL3 Oregonian (October 25)
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