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Columbus Fury

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Columbus Fury
SportVolleyball
Founded2023
LeaguePro Volleyball Federation
Based inColumbus, Ohio
ArenaNationwide Arena
ColorsFury Red, Warrior Gold and Bold Pewter
     
OwnerJeff & Beth Gilger & Joe, Jim & Robin Burrow
Head coachÁngel Pérez
Websitecolumbusfury.com

The Columbus Fury are a professional indoor volleyball team based in Columbus, Ohio, that 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

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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

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Current as of December 6, 2024.[4]

Number Player Position Height
10 United States Jill Gillen Outside hitter 5'7"
TBA Puerto Rico Wilma Rivera Setter 5'8"
12 United States Tori Stringer Setter 5'11"
17 United States Megan Courtney-Lush Outside hitter 6'1"
20 Puerto Rico Paula Cerame Libero 5'8"
30 United States Morgan Lewis Outside hitter 6'3"
TBA Croatia Beta Dumančić Middle blocker 6'2"
TBA United States Janice Leao Middle blocker 6'3"
TBA United States Kaley Rammelsberg Middle blocker 6'2"

References

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  1. ^ "Columbus Gets Pro Volleyball Federation Team". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  2. ^ "Columbus Fury Revealed as Team Identity". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-04-12. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  3. ^ "Burrow Family Joins Ownership Group of Columbus Fury". Pro Volleyball Federation. 2023-11-13. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  4. ^ "Roster". Columbus Fury. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
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