| 1988 Detroit Drive season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Tim Marcum |
| Home field | Joe Louis Arena |
| Results | |
| Record | 9–3 |
| Division place | 2nd |
| Playoff finish | Won Semi-Finals (Gladiators) 34-25 Won ArenaBowl II (Bruisers) 24–13 |
The 1988 Detroit Drive season was the first for the Drive.
The Drive began play in 1988 as a member of the Arena Football League. Under head coach Tim Marcum, the Drive finished the regular season 9-3 after starting the season 2-3.[1][2] Two of the Drive's losses came at the hands of the Chicago Bruisers, who finished the season with one loss. The Drive would get a chance at revenge when they advanced to ArenaBowl II against the Bruisers,[3] and they were able to defeat the Bruisers 24-13.[4]
- ^ Andrew Bagnato (May 28, 1988). "Controversial Call Lifts The Undefeated Bruisers Over Drive". www.chicagotribune.com. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ^ Gary Tuma (July 7, 1988). "Detroit driving with Ingold at QB". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ^ "Chicago Bruisers, Detroit Drive Square Off in ArenaBowl". Los Angeles Times. July 30, 1988. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ^ Andrew Bagnato (July 31, 1988). "Drive Downs Bruisers For Arena Bowl Title". www.chicagotribune.com. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 23, 2013.