Birmingham Bulls (ECHL)

The team moved to Atlantic City, New Jersey and was renamed the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies in 2001. After the 2005 season, the franchise was sold to a California investor group and became the Stockton Thunder. Prior to the 97-98 season, Art Clarkson sold his interest in the team. Charles Felix became the primary owner. Dennis Desrosiers was let go after the 99-00 season. They lost 18 of their last 20. The Bulls were forced to forfeit games, due to using ineligible players. Following the 2000-01 season, dwindeling attendance and poor performance, owner Charles Felix sells the team to NBA owner George Shinn of the Charlotte Hornets. He relocates the team to Atlantic City, NJ where they are renamed the Boardwalk Bullies.