1997 Arena Football League Season

The 1997 Arena Football League season was the 11th season of the Arena Football League. The league champions were the Arizona Rattlers, who defeated the Iowa Barnstormers in ArenaBowl XI.

Read more about 1997 Arena Football League Season:  Standings, Playoffs

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