Semi-pro football in Roanoke? A former team owner says there’d be challenges Ian Price December 6, 2017 1 minute read There is the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs and the Salem Red Sox, but what would it take for another semi-pro-football team to play here? WFIR’s Ian Price discussed that with the co-owner of the last football team to occupy Roanoke: Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: State Police seek GM truck or SUV for hit-run accidentNext: GOP Majority Whip Nick Rush talks 2018 legislative agenda Related Stories Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Virginia and other “Houses,” want to make sure people understand their mission. Gene Marrano May 22, 2026 Roanoke mayor addresses budget cuts, FLOCK surveillance technology Ian Price May 22, 2026 Vinton acquires properties damaged in 2022 fire to support revitalization efforts Web Staff May 22, 2026
