1996 Memphis Pharaohs Roster
Team Record: 0-14
Finishing 4th in the Arena League's Central Division of the American Conference
Coach: Don Frease (0-14)
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Attendance: 35,995, Avg. 5,142 in 7 home dates
1996 Memphis Pharaohs Results
The Memphis Pharaohs of the Arena Football League ended the 1996 season with a record of 0 wins and 14 losses, finishing fourth in the Arena League's Central Division of the American Conference.
The Pharaohs managed just 400 points, worst in the league, and the defense conceded 688. John Bonds threw for 719 yards, while Brad Lebo and Chad Davis threw the ball also. Ryan Benjamin paced the receiving corps, snagging 38 passes, while Bret Cooper accumulated 536 receiving yards. Darren Hughes contributed to the receiving game, too.
Travis Cooper ran for a team-best 94 yards for Memphis.
Charles Wright intercepted 4 opponent throws. Marcus Bolivar topped the defensive unit with 3 sacks.
Don Frease coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown | GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Armalavage | K | 6'1" | 185 | North Texas State | 7 | ||
| Terry Belden | K | June 3, 1972 | 5'11" | 180 | Northern Arizona | 7 | |
| Ryan Benjamin | WR/DB | April 23, 1970 | 5'7" | 183 | Pacific | Pixley, CA USA | 14 |
| Grady Benton | QB | February 20, 1973 | 6'3" | 200 | Texas State | ||
| Keith Benton | WR/DB | March 1, 1968 | 5'10" | 180 | Memphis | Miami, FL | 11 |
| Marcus Bolivar | FB/LB | July 26, 1971 | 6'3" | 240 | Sacramento State | 10 | |
| John Bonds | QB | February 6, 1970 | 6'4" | 235 | Northern Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | 8 |
| Bret Cooper | WR/DB | December 16, 1970 | 6'0" | 205 | Central Florida | Orlando, FL | 11 |
| Travis Cooper | FB/LB | December 16, 1973 | 6'3" | 245 | Central Florida | Miami, FL | 14 |
| Chad Davis | QB | May 22, 1973 | 6'2" | 200 | Washington State | 5 | |
| Akaba Delaney | OL/DL | March 20, 1972 | 6'2" | 290 | Portland State | Oakland, CA | 4 |
| Bryan Driskill | OL/DL | June 2, 1972 | 6'3" | 270 | Mankato State (MN) | Urbandale, IA | 11 |
| Artis Ford | OL/DL | September 30, 1971 | 6'2" | 265 | Mississippi | Pahokee, FL | 3 |
| Vinson Fraley | OL/DL | October 8, 1971 | 6'3" | 260 | Appalachian State | Statesville, NC | 2 |
| Sam Hardy | OL/DL | 6'3" | 310 | Carson-Newman (TN) | 1 | ||
| Jonathan Harris | WR/DB | October 31, 1971 | 5'8" | 170 | Miami (FL) | 4 | |
| Darren Hughes | WR/DB | June 3, 1967 | 6'1" | 180 | Carson-Newman (TN) | Lynnwood, CA | 6 |
| Charles King | OL/DL | February 2, 1971 | 6'1" | 288 | Memphis | Okeechobee, FL | 11 |
| York Kurinsky | OL/DL | November 11, 1971 | 6'4" | 290 | Valdosta State (GA) | St. Charles, IL | 14 |
| Brad Lebo | QB | March 20, 1970 | 6'4" | 215 | Montana | Lewistown, ID | 6 |
| Jake Logue | QB | November 15, 1972 | 6'3" | 205 | Mesa State (CO) | Brighton, CO | 5 |
| Ramon Luster | OL/DL | August 4, 1973 | 6'2" | 302 | Auburn | Ensley, AL | 14 |
| Dmitri Markham | WR/DB | January 30, 1972 | 5'11" | 175 | North Texas | Wichita, KS | 10 |
| Andre Miller | OL/DL | 6'3" | 255 | Auburn | 2 | ||
| Otis Mounds | DS | August 1, 1971 | 6'1" | 200 | Auburn | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 7 |
| Mose Phillips | FB/LB | September 22, 1972 | 6'0" | 250 | Tennessee | Nashville, TN | 10 |
| Jerry Pitts | WR/DB | January 10, 1971 | 5'11" | 190 | Glenville State (WV) | Belcamp, MD | 7 |
| Bruce Plummer | WR/DB | September 1, 1964 | 6'0" | 197 | Mississippi St. | Bogalusa, LA USA | 11 |
| Chris Poston | WR/DB | October 4, 1966 | 5'10" | 180 | Gardner-Webb | Shelby, NC | 4 |
| Gary Reid | OL/DL | January 13, 1970 | 6'2" | 280 | Cincinnati | North Miami Beach, FL | 13 |
| Mike Ringgenberg | FB/LB | July 1, 1970 | 6'1" | 240 | Missouri | 4 | |
| Jeff Russell | WR/DB | December 13, 1971 | 6'0" | 200 | Pacific | Stockton, CA | 6 |
| Oscar Shorten | OL/DL | January 27, 1971 | 6'3" | 285 | Abilene Christian (TX) | Amarillo, TX | 1 |
| Corey Stoney | OL/DL | 6'2" | 285 | Tennessee | 6 | ||
| Joey Veargis | WR/LB | August 11, 1971 | 6'1" | 210 | Central State (OH) | 2 | |
| Rob Wallow | OL/DL | October 16, 1962 | 6'4" | 305 | Northeast Louisiana State | Macintosh, GA | 4 |
| Fred Ward | WR/DB | August 26, 1971 | 6'1" | 195 | Mississippi State | West Point, MS | 2 |
| Prince Wimbley | WR/DB | September 22, 1970 | 5'10" | 180 | Alabama | Miami, FL | 3 |
| Charles Wright | WR/DB | April 5, 1964 | 5'9" | 178 | Tulsa | Carthage, MO USA | 14 |
