1997 Rhein Fire season
The 1997 Rhein Fire season was the third season for the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Galen Hall in his third year, and played its home games at Rheinstadion in Düsseldorf, Germany. They finished the regular season in first place with a record of seven wins and three losses, marking the first winning season in franchise history. In World Bowl '97, Rhein lost to the Barcelona Dragons 38–24. Quarterback T. J. Rubley earned all-World League honors and was named the league's offensive most  valuable player. Schedule. <ref name="ESS 04/14"></ref> <ref name="AP 04/20"></ref> <ref name="AP 05/03"></ref> <ref name="AP 05/10"></ref> <ref name="AP 05/17"></ref> <ref name="AP 06/15"></ref> Awards. After the completion of the regular season, the All-World League team was selected by members of the media.<ref name="WL 06/20"></ref> Overall, Rhein had six players selected. The selections were: Additionally, Rubley was selected offensive MVP by the six World League head coaches. Galen Hall earned Coach of the Year honors.