Team History
The team was owned by a group headed by Marvin L. Warner, and also including Aaron Aronov, Fred Berman, Harold Blach, Quentin Brown, James E. Clark, Wayne Gillis, Edward Hardin Jr, Andrew Hollis Jr, Gaylon McCullough, Mayer Mitchell, Mark Osborn, Bernard Rapoport, Harold Ripps, and J. B. Schilleci Jr. The name of the team, announced in June 1982, was inspired by Warner’s horse-breeding hobby. “Knights” had been mentioned previously by Warner as a possible nickname.
The initial coaching search was dramatic, with publicized friction between candidate Jack Gotta and short-term general manager Jim Gould. Gene Stallings had met with the team and expressed interest, but ended up declining the position to remain with the Dallas Cowboys. After failing to sign a coach, Gould resigned. Jerry Sklar was brought on to become the organization’s president and it was announced that the head coach would act as general manager. In September Pittsburgh Steelers assistant Rollie Dotsch accepted the job.
Coaching Staff and Front Office
Marvin Warner: Owner
| Head Coach: Rollie Dotsch |
| Jim Hilyer | Special Teams |
| Pat James | Defensive Line |
| Hank Kuhlmann | Assistant Head Coach |
| Rich McGeorge | Receivers/Tight Ends |
| John Mitchell | Linebackers |
| Carl Reese | Defensive Coordinator |