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Rattlers Lineman Wendall Gaines Named to AFL All-Ironman Team

June 26, 2008 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Arizona Rattlers News Release


MESA, Ariz. - OL/DL WENDALL GAINES (6-5, 290, Oklahoma State) of the playoff-bound Arizona Rattlers was named to the Arena Football League's All-Ironman team today.

Gaines, who is in the ninth year of his storied AFL career, collects his second All-Ironman nod, and his third league honor overall. Gaines is also the only lineman, either offensive or defensive, to win for the 2008 season.

Number 89 is the Rattlers all time leader with 26 sacks, 11 forced fumbles, and eight blocked kicks. He is eighth in total tackles (142) and eighth in passes defended (25) to go along with 19 quarterback hurries and 35 tackles for loss. He also has caught 30 passes for 316 yards and 14 touchdowns in his career. He finished 2008 with a team best three sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss. He added 13.5 tackles, a pass breakup, and a blocked kick, while setting the Rattlers single game record in sacks against Los Angeles on March 10. On the offensive side, Gaines was key in the red-zone for the Rattlers in 2008, snagging four balls, all of which went for touchdowns.

Gaines and the rest of the Rattlers will open their 2008 playoff run at home on June 30 against the Grand Rapids Rampage. Kickoff is slated for 6:30pm PT, and the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD. You can also catch all the action on 1060AM THE FAN, or Sirius Radio 127.

The 2008 Arizona Rattlers guaranteed a trip to the playoffs for its season ticket holders, and have come through on that promise. Season tickets, group tickets and premium single game tickets can be purchased by calling the Rattlers ticket hotline at 602-514-TDTD. Single game tickets are now on sale at the USAirways box office and all Ticketmaster locations. More information is available at www.azrattlers.com.

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