Name Changes and Relocation (1990-present)
Prior to the 1990-1991 season, the name was changed to the Roanoke Valley Rebels. They used this name for two seasons, and then became the Roanoke Valley Rampage for the 1992-1993 season. Despite the name changes, the franchise remained in the same location throughout.
After the 1992-1993 season, the franchise was moved to Alabama and became the Huntsville Blast. The Blast remained in Huntsville for one season before transferring to Tallahassee and being renamed the Tiger Sharks, where they played until the 2000-2001 season. The Tiger Sharks ceased operations in 2001 but leased the team the Macon Sports Group in Macon, Georgia, where the Macon Whoopee were founded. Poor attendance and lack of corporate sponsorship caused the Whoopee to fold and the rights to the franchise were transferred to what eventually became the Lexington Men O' War. Attendance was also a problem in Lexington. The franchise was transferred and has been presently assigned to the Utah Grizzlies.
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