Atlantic City CardSharks
The Atlantic City CardSharks were a professional indoor football team based in Atlantic City, New Jersey. They were members of the Eastern Division of the Atlantic Conference of the National Indoor Football League (NIFL) during the 2004 season. Notable players included QB Tony Racioppi, DE Eddie Byrnes, WR/KR Steve Garrison. The team played its home games at Boardwalk Hall.
| Atlantic City CardSharks | |
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| Established 2003 Folded 2004 Played in Atlantic City, New Jersey at Boardwalk Hall | |
| League/conference affiliations | |
National Indoor Football League (2004)
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Current uniform | |
| Team colors | Blue, Black, Silver |
| Cheerleaders | Joe Verde |
| Personnel | |
| President | Jeff Sprowls |
| General manager | Mike Siani |
| Head coach | Mike Siani |
| Team history | |
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| Championships | |
| League championships (0) | |
| Conference championships (0) | |
| Division championships (0) | |
| Playoff appearances (1) | |
| 2004 | |
| Home arena(s) | |
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Coached by former Oakland Raider Mike Siani, the CardSharks won their first ever game on April 10, 2004, with a 77-37 victory over the Greenville Riverhawks. The CardSharks finished the regular season with 9-5 record, finishing in second place in the Eastern Division, earning a playoff spot. The CardSharks lost in the first round of the 2004 NIFL Playoffs to the Lexington Horsemen (final score: 45-25). The team folded after only playing one season in 2004.