Columbus Fury
Appearance
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Sport | Volleyball |
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Founded | 2023 |
League | Pro Volleyball Federation |
Based in | Columbus, Ohio |
Arena | Nationwide Arena |
Colors | Fury Red, Warrior Gold and Bold Pewter |
Owner | Jeff & Beth Gilger & Joe, Jim & Robin Burrow |
Head coach | Ángel Pérez |
Website | columbusfury |
The Columbus Fury are a professional indoor volleyball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team competes in the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF). The Fury began play in the league's inaugural 2024 season. The team plays their home games at Nationwide Arena.
History
[edit]On February 17, 2023, it was announced that Columbus would be one of the cities to get a Pro Volleyball Federation franchise for the league's inaugural season.[1] The Fury name, logo and colors were unveiled on April 12.[2]
On November 13, 2023, it was announced that Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, his father Jim Burrow and mother Robin Burrow were joining the Fury's ownership group.[3]
Roster
[edit]Current as of March 21, 2024.[4]
Number | Player | Position | Height |
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1 | ![]() |
Middle blocker | 6'3" |
2 | ![]() |
Setter | 5'10" |
3 | ![]() |
Libero | 5'6" |
6 | ![]() |
Outside hitter | 6'0" |
7 | ![]() |
Middle blocker | 6'3" |
8 | ![]() |
Outside hitter | 6'2" |
9 | ![]() |
Opposite hitter | 6'4" |
12 | ![]() |
Setter | 5'11" |
13 | ![]() |
Opposite hitter | 6'3" |
15 | ![]() |
Outside hitter/libero | 5'10" |
16 | ![]() |
Middle blocker | 6'6" |
17 | ![]() |
Outside hitter | 6'1" |
18 | ![]() |
Outside hitter | 6'0" |
23 | ![]() |
Middle blocker | 6'4" |
References
[edit]- ^ "Columbus Gets Pro Volleyball Federation Team". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ^ "Columbus Fury Revealed as Team Identity". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-04-12. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ^ "Burrow Family Joins Ownership Group of Columbus Fury". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-11-13. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
- ^ "Roster". Columbus Fury. Retrieved 2024-01-18.