New York Sharks Documentary: First Down
he New York Sharks were the subject of a documentary by Eli Kibillio and Lorna Thomas. The film was titled First Down. Below is a description of the film and the trailer. You need Apple’s Quicktime to view the trailer which is 1:08 in length. *FIRST DOWN (1 x 54 Min. and 79 Min.versions, Color)There […]
Girls On The Gridiron: Women’s Pro Football Hits Queens Hard
hen 25-year-old Elmhurst resident Tara Passoni was growing up in Western Queens, she was the only girl in her neighborhood who loved to roll up her sleeves, pull back her hair, and play sports with the boys. “I was the only one out there, no matter what the weather was, playing all the sports I […]
New York Sharks Make History
Ribby Goodfellow (f.l.) and Jennifer Gerson (f.r) present congratulatory letter from Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton to NY Sharks Owner/Quarterback Andra Douglas (r.) and General Manager Crystal Turpin (l.) for winning the National Championship of the IWFL on July 6, 2002. Celebration took place at Mickey Mantle’s Restaurant on July 25th. ill Liederman, owner of Mickey […]
Sharon’s Undefeated Season
Although the New York Sharks, with their sixth win, had already cemented their title as the IWFL Eastern Division Champions, they were still driven by an unseen but easily felt force – their late captain and teammate, Sharon Pascale, #51. As most who follow the Sharks and the IWFL are aware, the team lost Sharon, […]
Shark Tryouts
he football player hopefuls came early on Saturday morning to Cow Meadow Park in Freeport, Long Island. They followed the signs to what they hope would get them a spot the 2002 New York Sharks roster. Click on the image to the right to watch a video of the tryouts. It was a clear and […]
Quarterback Plays as Tough as She Talks
It was a heck of a game. The quarterback would show you some of her better bruises, but modesty forbids. So how about a description of the big game last Sunday, in which Val Halesworth (a k a Crazy Val) of the New York Sharks threw the winning touchdowns against the Minnesota Vixens, in a […]
Local export recently honored by sportswoman group
Zephyrhills News ocal export to the Empire State and women’s professional football pioneer Andra Douglas will be honored this month along with a fellow teammate as representatives of women’s football as the Sportswoman of the Year Award is presented on October 21. Douglas is a creative director and athlete. After graduating from Zephyrhills High School […]
Sharks Owner Receives Professional Athlete of the Year Award
A veritable “Who’s-Who” of sports celebrities were on hand this past Monday, April 19th for the 10th Annual Nassau County Sports Commission awards dinner. The ceremony was held at the Chateau Briand banquet hall in Carle Place, New York. Our very own Andra Douglas was awarded the Female Professional Athlete of the Year award, complemented […]
2002 Womens Sports Foundation Awards Dinner
n the evening of October 21st, over a thousand people went to the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City. They came to attend the Womens Sports Foundation‘s annual salute to women in sports awards dinner. Over 80 female athletes were in attendance as the foundation honored women who have made tremendous strides in sports, both […]
Can The Sharks Repeat?
he New York Sharks steamrolled through their first IWFL campaign in 2002 to become the league champions. It was a team high in talent, experience, and a determination to win it all for their teammate Sharon Pascale who had died before the start of the season. New York was predominately a veteran ballclub that had […]