The Burlington Braves were a Canadian junior football league team. Founded in 1958 in Burlington, Ontario, they played in the Ontario Football Conference of the Canadian Junior Football League.[1] Following the 2015 season, the club moved its operations on St. Catharines, Ontario and became the Niagara Raiders.[2]
| Founded | 1958 |
|---|---|
| Based in | Burlington, Ontario, Canada |
| League | Canadian Junior Football League |
| Division | Ontario Football Conference |
| Colours | Blue, yellow, and white |
Canadian Football Hall of Fame players, Tony Gabriel, Peter Dalla Riva, and John Bonk, started their football careers with the Braves.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "After 57 years in Burlington, Braves are leaving town". Burlington Post. February 2, 2016.
- ^ "Raiders find home in Virgil". Niagara Falls Review. June 10, 2016.
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