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Feb. 3, 2000 --
WWF Entertainment chairman of the board Vince McMahon announces
the formation of the XFL.
March 29, 2000 --
NBC becomes a partner in the XFL in a joint venture with the
WWF.
June 13, 2000 -- The Chicago Enforcers
become the XFL's first team.
July 12, 2000 --
Las Vegas is announced as a charter member of the XFL.
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Aug. 3, 2000 -- The
XFL introduces its black and red football.
Aug.
10, 2000 -- Bob Ackles is announced as Las Vegas general
manager, Jim Criner as coach and Don Gregory as director of
player personnel.
Aug. 24, 2000 -- The XFL
names the Las Vegas franchise the Outlaws.
Oct.
18, 2000 -- The XFL teams make their territorial draft
selections, and Outlaws season tickets go on sale.
Oct. 28, 2000 -- The first XFL draft is held. The Outlaws
choose quarterback Chuck Clements with their first pick.
Nov. 13, 2000 -- The Outlaws hold a minicamp at
Green Valley High School.
Dec. 10, 2000 -- The Outlaws hold their second
minicamp, this one at Foothill High School.
Jan.
3, 2001 -- The Outlaws open training camp.
Jan.
6, 2001 -- WWF wrestling stars The Dudley Boyz and The
Good Father help attract about 3,000 fans to a controlled
scrimmage at Sam Boyd Stadium.
Feb. 3, 2001 --
The Outlaws defeat the New York-New Jersey Hitmen in the
first game in XFL history, 19-0. The Outlaws draw a sellout
crowd of 30,389 to Sam Boyd Stadium.
Feb. 17,
2001 -- The Outlaws lose for the first time in their history
when Los Angeles kicker Jose Cortez kicks a field goal on
the final play of the game to lift the Xtreme to a 12-9 victory.
April 1, 2001 -- The Outlaws lose to San Francisco
and are eliminated from playoff contention.
April
7, 2001 -- Las Vegas loses to Memphis in their final regular-season
game.
April 21, 2001 -- Los Angeles defeats
San Francisco to win the XFL championship.
May
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