The 1999 Buffalo Destroyers season was the 1st season for the franchise and the 1st in Buffalo , New York . They finished with a 1–13 record and failed to qualify for the playoffs. The Destroyers recorded their first win in franchise history on July 23, 1999, when they defeated the Portland Forest Dragons , 30–23.
Dave Whinham was the head coach of the Destroyers for their inaugural season.
Regular season schedule
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^ "Destroyers win preseason opener" . The Buffalo News . Buffalo, New York . April 8, 1999. p. 26. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Destroyers fall to Predators" . The Buffalo News . Buffalo, New York . April 17, 1999. p. 45. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Wilson, Allen (May 1, 1999). "Sea Wolves shoot down Destroyers" . The Buffalo News . Buffalo, New York . p. 13, 17 . Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Wilson, Allen (May 8, 1999). "Winning is no snap for Destroyers" . The Buffalo News . Buffalo, New York . p. 13, 15 . Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Carucci, Vic (May 16, 1999). "Firebirds outlast Destroyers, 51-41" . The Buffalo News . Buffalo, New York . p. 69. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Destroyers can't get it in synch, fall to Sea Wolves" . The Buffalo News . Buffalo, New York . May 22, 1999. p. 13. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Wilson, Allen (May 29, 1999). "Destroyers lose again despite leading late" . The Buffalo News . Buffalo, New York . p. 17. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Wilson, Allen (June 5, 1999). "Turnovers and penalties help Destroyers extend losing streak to six" . The Buffalo News . Buffalo, New York . p. 13. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Destroyers see victory slip away" . The Buffalo News . Buffalo, New York . June 13, 1999. p. 65. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Northrop, Milt (June 22, 1999). "Brown leaves Destroyers feeling blue" . The Buffalo News . Buffalo, New York . p. 15. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Destroyers lose ninth straight" . The Buffalo News . Buffalo, New York . June 26, 1999. p. 17. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Northrop, Milt (July 3, 1999). "Buffalo destroyed by Storm in franchise's worst loss" . The Buffalo News . Buffalo, New York . p. 31, 35 . Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Destroyers suffer 11th straight defeat" . The Buffalo News . Buffalo, New York . July 10, 1999. p. 15. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Time runs out as Destroyers drop decision to Portland" . The Buffalo News . Buffalo, New York . July 17, 1999. p. 16. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Wilson, Allen (July 24, 1999). "After 12 losses, Destroyers finally get their first win" . The Buffalo News . Buffalo, New York . p. 11, 13 . Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Destroyers end season with 48-40 loss" . The Buffalo News . Buffalo, New York . July 31, 1999. p. 13. Retrieved January 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com .