1989 Chicago Bruisers season

Arena Football League team season January 2025 Chicago Bruisers 1989 1–3 4th George Brancato Rosemont Horizon Lost semi-finals (Drive) 10–43 none true The 1989 Chicago Bruisers season was the third and final season for the Chicago Bruisers. The Bruisers finished 1–3 and lost in the semi-finals to the Detroit Drive. Regular season Schedule Week Date Opponent Results Game site Final score Team record 1 July 7 Detroit Drive L 28–40 0–1 Rosemont Horizon 2 Bye 3 July 22 Pittsburgh Gladiators L 38–47 0–2 Neutral Site 4 July 29 Maryland Commandos W 61–27 1–2 Neutral Site 5 August 4 Denver Dynamite L 40–41 1–3 Neutral Site Standings Bruisers y – clinched regular-season title x – clinched playoff spot Playoffs Round Date Opponent Results Game site Final score Team record Semi-finals August 11 Detroit Drive L 10–43 0–1 Joe Louis Arena Roster 1989 Chicago Bruisers roster Quarterbacks  5 Ben Bennett -- John Welch Wide Receivers/Defensive Backs 84 Carl Aikens, Jr. -- Mike McDade -- Ken Sanders -- Reggie Smith 80 Steve Thonn Fullbacks/Linebackers 32 Darryl Clark -- Jeff Dole 82 Osia Lewis -- Dan Sellers Offensive Linemen/Defensive Linemen 73 Alan Donnell -- Pete Endre -- George Miller -- Ted McNairy 64 Keith Williams Wide Receiver/Linebackers -- Kennedy Wilson -- Mark Young Kickers  7 Rob Houghtlin Rookies in italics Roster updated March 11, 2013 19 Active, 0 Inactive, 0 PS → More rosters Awards Position Player Award All-Arena team Wide Receiver/Defensive Back Carl Aikens, Jr. Ironman of the Year 1st Category:Chicago Bruisers seasons Chicago Bruisers Season, 1989 Chicago Bruisers Category:1989 in Chicago