All Mitsubishi Lions

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Established 2001 Head coach Akira Hayashi Division East Location Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan Color Navy Blue and Gold		Based in Hachioji, Tokyo League X-League Colors Navy Blue and Gold Date founded 2001

The All Mitsubishi Lions are an American football team located in Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan. They are a member of the X-League.

Team History

2001 Team Founded. First named the Lions Finished 4th in the Central division (2 wins, 3 losses).

2002 Finished 3rd in the East Division (3 wins, 2 losses).

2003 New sponsorship with Mitsubishi Electric. Team renamed the All Mitsubishi Lions. Finished 4th in the Central Division (1 win, 3 losses, 1 tie).

2004 Finished 3rd in the East division (1 win, 2 losses, 2 ties).

2010 Finished 4th in the East division (2 wins, 3 losses).

2011 Finished 3rd in the East division (3 wins, 2 losses). Advanced to the 2nd stage Super9 for the first time in team history. Lost 2nd stage matches to Obic 0-49 and to Asahi Soft Drinks 3-24.

2012 Finished 5th in the Central division (1 win, 4 losses).

2013 Finished 4th in the Central division (2 wins, 3 losses). Qualified for the 2nd stage Battle9. Advanced to the Battle9 Final where they defeated the Elecom Kobe Finies 24-21.

2014 Finished 4th in the Central division (2 wins, 3 losses). Advanced to the Battle9 Final where they defeated the As One Black Eagles 35-10.

2015 Finished 4th in the East division (2 wins, 3 losses). Advanced to the Battle9 Final for the 3rd consecutive year where they defeated the As One Black Eagles 24-21.

Name

From 2001 to 2002, the team was simply known as the Lions. Beginning in 2003, the team became sponsored by Mitsubishi and thus were renamed the All Mitsubishi Lions.

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All Mitsubishi Lions Wikipedia

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