Charlotte Hornets (WFL)
| Established | January 1974 |
|---|---|
| Folded | September 1974 |
| Based in | New York City (1974) Charlotte, NC (1974-1975) |
| Home field | Downing Stadium (1974) American Legion Memorial Stadium (1974–1975) |
| Head coach | Vito Parilli |
| General manager | Robert E. Keating |
| Owner(s) | Howard Baldwin |
| League | World Football League |
| Division | Eastern |
| Colours | Black and yellow |
| Nickname(s) | New York Stars (1974) Charlotte Stars (1974) Charlotte Hornets (1974-1975) |
The Charlotte Hornets were an American football team in the short-lived professional World Football League. Despite their brief existence, the Hornets were North Carolina's first attempt at a major league football team, predating the Carolina Panthers by two decades. They were relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina, from New York City in the middle of the 1974 season.