| Boston Brawlers | |
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| Established | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Brookfield, WI |
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| Division Affiliations | |
| Michigan | 2026–Present |
| East Division | 2012–2025 |
| Franchise Personnel | |
| General Manager | Chris Cholka |
| Past GMs | Antoine Lee-Thomas, John Udvare |
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The Boston Brawlers are one of the original franchises in the GLFL, debuting in 2012 under GM Antoine Lee-Thomas. The early years were marked by significant struggles, with the team finishing 4–10 in its inaugural season and posting a record settings 0–14 record in 2013. A change in leadership came in 2014, when John Udvare took over as GM, sparking a gradual turnaround.
Under Udvare’s guidance, Boston became a competitive force, reaching the playoffs in three consecutive seasons (2015–2017). Despite strong regular seasons—highlighted by back-to-back 8–5 campaigns in 2016 and 2017—the Brawlers failed to notch a postseason victory, exiting in the first round each time.
In 2018, the franchise suspended operations after Commissioner Michael Bautch was unable to find a replacement GM in time for the season. The team returned in 2019, starting with Travis Gebel at GM before a midseason controversy led to Chris Cholka taking the helm. Under Cholka, Boston stabilized, clinching a playoff berth in 2019 before posting consistent 6–8 seasons from 2021 to 2023.
The Brawlers’ best modern-era performance came in 2024, when they finished 9–5, captured a division title, and set a franchise points record in the playoffs despite falling to the eventual league champion Green Bay Blizzard in a high-scoring first-round matchup (225–260). Cholka and the Brawlers bounced back in 2025 claiming a second straight division crown and winning the organizations first Lakefront Bowl defeating the Tucson Sugar Skulls 135-132. As the league transitions to dynasty play in 2026, Boston enters with a renewed sense of identity and a reputation as one of the league’s most resilient franchises.
Embark on a chronological expedition through the seasons of the Boston Brawlers, an enigmatic force in the realm of professional fantasy football. This exhaustive list meticulously details the season-by-season records of the Brawlers franchise, spanning from their inaugural year in 2012 to the present day. Delve into the peaks of playoff triumphs, the transitions in leadership under various General Managers, and the recognition garnered through league awards. Unearth the captivating story of a team that has confronted adversity and embraced triumphs in the dynamic landscape of the GLFL.
| Lakefront Bowl Champions | Conference Champions | Division Champions |
| Year | Div | W | L | Postseason | Awards | GM |
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| 2012 | East | 4 | 10 | Lee-Thomas | ||
| 2013 | East | 0 | 14 | |||
| 2014 | East | 4 | 9 | Udvare | ||
| 2015 | East | 6 | 7 | Wild Card vs Vegas 77-108 L | ||
| 2016 | East | 8 | 5 | Wild Card vs Cedar Rapids 84-127 L | ||
| 2017 | East | 8 | 5 | Wild Card vs Philadelphia 124-139 L | ||
| Suspended Operations | ||||||
| 2019 | East | 7 | 6 | Wild Card vs Vegas 116-106 W Divisonal Playoffs vs Miami 115-116 L |
Cholka | |
| Season Canceled | ||||||
| 2021 | East | 6 | 8 | Cholka | ||
| 2022 | East | 6 | 8 | |||
| 2023 | East | 6 | 8 | |||
| 2024 | East | 9 | 5 | Wild Card vs Tucson 225-260 L | ||
| 2025 | East | 8 | 6 | Wild Card vs Northern Arizona 250-208 W Divisional Playoffs vs Milwaukee 204-197 W Lakefront Bowl vs Tucson 135-132 W |
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| 2026 | Michigan | 0 | 0 | |||
| Season Record | 72 | 91 | ||||
| Playoff Record | 4 | 5 | ||||
| Total Record | 76 | 96 | ||||
| Year | Player | Position | Points Scored |
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| No franchise award winners to date. | |||
| Year | General Manager | Record |
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| No franchise award winners to date. | ||