The 1992 Arena Football League season was the sixth season of the Arena Football League (AFL). The league champions were the Detroit Drive, who defeated the Orlando Predators in ArenaBowl VI.
It is during the 1992 season that the first shutout in AFL history occurred. On June 13, the Orlando Predators defeated the San Antonio Force by a score of 50–0. To date, this remains the only shutout in AFL history, though there were other shutouts in the former AF2 after this. It also marked the first appearance of separate divisions in Arena football history.
Team movement Five expansion teams joined the league: the Arizona Rattlers, Charlotte Rage, Cincinnati Rockers, Sacramento Attack, and the San Antonio Force.
Meanwhile, the Columbus Thunderbolts moved to Cleveland, Ohio and the Denver Dynamite suspended operations.
Standings
z – clinched homefield advantage
y – clinched division title
x – clinched playoff spot
Playoffs
Awards and honors
Regular season awards Award Winner Position Team Most Valuable Player Jay Gruden Quarterback Tampa Bay Storm Ironman of the Year Barry Wagner Wide receiver/Defensive back Orlando Predators Coach of the Year Perry Moss Head coach Orlando Predators Executive of the Year Eric Leins Director of Operations Orlando Predators President's Award Gary Vitto General Manager Detroit Drive
All-Arena team PositionFirst teamQuarterbackJay Gruden, Tampa BayFullback/LinebackerAlvin Rettig, DetroitWide receiver/Defensive backBarry Wagner, OrlandoGary Compton, DallasMerv Mosely, AlbanyOffensive specialist/Kick returnerStevie Thomas, Tampa BayOffensive lineman/Defensive linemanSylvester Bembery, AlbanyAlo Sila, SacramentoD'artagain Wise, New OrleansDefensive specialistDurwood Roquemore, OrlandoKickerJorge Cimadevilla, Orlando
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