La Avengers

They folded on April 19, 2009.


History
The Los Angeles Avengers played their home games at the Staples Center, which is also the current home to the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League, the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association, the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League. Since its inception in 2000, the Avengers had competed in postseason play five times.The Avengers earned American Conference wildcard playoff berths in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2007, and won the American Conference Western Division Championship in 2005.
The Avengers franchise was owned by Casey Wasserman, grandson of the late MCA head Lew Wasserman.
On April 10, 2005, Avengers defensive lineman Al Lucas was injured attempting to make a tackle and later died at a nearby hospital. It is the only fatal injury incurred during a game in the history of the league.The Al Lucas Hero Award is named after him.
The Avengers annouced the termination of the program on April 20th, 2009 after 9 years of operation: "The LA Avengers has terminated its participation in the Arena Football League.
The entire Avengers organization extends heartfelt thanks to the fans who cheered on their team, it was their faithful support that kept the Avengers vibrant and energized for nearly a decade."
The Avengers official mascot is a superhero-like character named TD.
Memorable Avengers' highlights
On Sunday, March 30, 2003, in a Week 9 road game against the Orlando Predators, the Avengers trailed 63-58 late in the game.