The 1989 Philadelphia Wings season marked the team's third season of operation. In 1989, the Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League changed its name to the Major Indoor Lacrosse League.
The Wings also made a move on the field that season, winning their first league championship. This was the first of a record six National Lacrosse league titles. They recorded 7 wins and 2 losses while once again drawing upon an ever increasing home base, with a total home attendance of 74,876 (14,975 per game).
Star players Brad Kotz and Tony Resch led the team.
Game log Reference: # Date at/vs.Opponent Score Attendance Record 1 January 14, 1989 vs. New England Blazers 19–8 16,269 Win 2 January 21, 1989 at Baltimore Thunder 14–13 6,479 Win 3 January 28, 1989 at New York Saints 16–20 9,324 Loss 4 February 12, 1989 vs. Baltimore Thunder 14–9 12,220 Win 5 February 18, 1989 vs. Detroit Turbos 19–10 13,932 Win 6 February 24, 1989 at New England Blazers 16–11 8,107 Win 7 March 4, 1989 at Detroit Turbos 11–16 10,637 Loss 8 March 10, 1989 vs. Washington Wave 13–9 16,413 Win 9 (p) April 7, 1989 vs. New York Saints 11 – 10 * 16,042 Win (p) – denotes playoff game * MILL Championship
1989 Highlights The Wings drew a total of 74,876 fans at home, 14,975 per game. Brad Kotz led the league with 50 points and 31 goals, John Tucker led the league with 28 assists. The Wings won the first of their league record six total championships.
Roster Reference: WingsZone History Archive
See also 1989 MILL season List of NLL Championships won Philadelphia Wings
References
External links Wingzone Stats Article 1989 Season Bible of Lacrosse Video 1989 MILL Championship Philadelphia Wings vs New York Saints