Former Mustangs Honored by AFL
July 9, 2012 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Milwaukee Mustangs News Release
MILWAUKEE (July 9, 2012) - The Milwaukee Mustangs congratulate two former players, Gary Mullen and Gary Compton, on being named to the Arena Football League's lists of the top 25 Ironmen in league history. Both players were named to the AFL's list of Greatest Players earlier this season.
Mullen, ranked 22 on the prestigious Ironmen list. He played eight seasons in the AFL and was a member of four ArenaBowl championship teams. With the Denver Dynamite in 1987, Mullen finished second in the league in scoring and third in interceptions. As a member of the 1990 Detroit Drive squad, he led the league in scoring and set the AFL record for most career ArenaBowl receiving yards with 465. An AFL Hall of Famer, Mullen closed his historic career with the Mustangs in 1995, catching 21 passes for 252 yards and four touchdowns that season.
Compton began his excellent career as a First Team All-Arena selection as a rookie wide receiver/defensive back for the Dallas Texans in 1992. But in 1995, Compton moved to Milwaukee where he spent seven seasons with the Mustangs. Starring at both wide receiver and linebacker, he earned two first-team All-Arena selections and owns the franchise's single-game records for both receiving yards (220) and touchdowns (6). His best season came in 2001, when he caught 101 passes for 1,484 yards and 33 touchdowns and was honored with the "Built Ford Tough" Man of the Year Award.
The Mustangs are back in action Saturday night as they battle the Chicago Rush at 8 p.m. in the BMO Harris Bradley Center. You can listen to the play-by-play on 540 ESPN and Espnwisconsin.com with announcer Bill Johnson, and this game will be broadcast live on Time Warner Cable Sports32. To purchase tickets, visit Ticketmaster.com, call 800-745-3000 or visit the BMO Harris Bradley Center box office.
The 2012 Milwaukee Mustangs are thrilled to honor and represent the Arena Football League as they celebrate their silver 25th anniversary this season. Tickets and Sponsorships are on sale now! For more information visit mkemustangs.com or call 414-224-4000 today! Please make sure to follow the Milwaukee Mustangs and Fillies Dance Team on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
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