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End of an Era: Rattlers Do Not Renew White's Contract

July 22, 2004 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Arizona Rattlers News Release


Phoenix, AZ - The Arizona Rattlers announced today that the organization will not renew Head Coach Danny White's contract, ending his 13 year term as the Head Coach and General Manager of the Rattlers. White signed a two-year contract with the team before the 2003 season.

"The organization would like to thank Danny White for his 13 outstanding years as Head Coach of the Rattlers," said Rattlers President Jim Pitman. "We wanted to allow him to go in a different direction with his career, and we wish him unlimited success in his future."

White was named the Rattlers first Head Coach and General Manager on October 10, 1991. In 13 seasons, he accumulated 141 wins, the second most in AFL history. He was named the Arena Football League's Coach of the Year in 1993, and led the Rattlers to two World Championships (1994, 1997) and five ArenaBowl appearances. White was inducted in the Arena Football League Hall of Fame in 2002.

"I want to thank Jerry and Bryan Colangelo for giving me the opportunity to coach the Rattlers for the past 13 seasons. It has been a great experience," said Danny White. "I want to thank the management, the fans, and especially the players and coaches for making it such an enjoyable 13 years."

"I want to thank Danny for lending his name and credibility to this sport in the Arizona market," said Vice President of Operations Gene Nudo. "Never in his 13 years did he disappoint the faith and the belief that ownership had in hiring a first time coach."

The 14th season of Rattlers Football will be here before you know it, so get your tickets now by calling 602-514-TDTD or by logging to www.AZRattlers.com.



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