1984 USFL season - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

Regular season

W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PCT= Winning Percentage, PF= Points For, PA = Points Against

= Division Champion, = Wild Card

Team	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	Stadium	1984 Capacity	Avg. Att.	Avg. % filled	Coach
Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division
y-Philadelphia Stars	16	2	0	.889	479	225	Veterans Veterans Stadium Philadelphia Veterans Stadium was a professional-sports, multi-purpose stadium, located at the northeast corner of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex...	72,204	28,668	40%	Jim Mora Jim E. Mora James Earnest Mora is the former head coach of the USFL's Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars and the NFL's New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts. He played football at Occidental College where he was also a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. His son Jim L...
x-New Jersey Generals New Jersey Generals The New Jersey Generals were a franchise of the United States Football League established in 1982 to begin play in the spring and summer of 1983. The team played three seasons from 1983-85, winning 31 regular-season games and losing 25 while going 0-2 in postseason competition...	14	4	0	.778	430	312	Meadowlands Giants Stadium Giants Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, in the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Maximum seating capacity was 80,242. The building itself was 230.5 m long, 180.5 m wide and 44 m high from service level to the top of the seating bowl and 54 m high to...	76,891	37,716	49%	Walt Michaels Walt Michaels Walt Michaels was a former professional football player and coach who is best remembered for his six-year tenure as head coach of the NFL's New York Jets from 1977-1982.-Collegiate and early NFL career:...
Pittsburgh Maulers Pittsburgh Maulers The Pittsburgh Maulers competed in the 1984 season of the United States Football League. Their most prominent player was first pick overall in the 1984 USFL draft, running back Mike Rozier of Nebraska, who won the Heisman Trophy, collegiate football's most prestigious individual award.They were...	3	15	0	.167	259	379	Three Rivers Three Rivers Stadium Three Rivers Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000. It was home to the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh Steelers, the city's Major League Baseball franchise and National Football League franchise respectively.Built as a replacement to...	59,000	22,858	39%	Joe Pendry Joe Pendry Joe Pendry is a former American football coach. From 1971 until 2010, he was an assistant coach or offensive coordinator for multiple teams in both the collegiate and professional ranks.... /Ellis Rainsberger Ellis Rainsberger -External links:...
Washington Federals	3	15	0	.167	270	492	RFK	54,794	7694	14%	Ray Jauch Ray Jauch Ray Jauch was a coach in the Canadian Football League, USFL, and the Arena Football League.A star high school athlete, Jauch played running back for the 1958 National Champion University of Iowa Hawkeyes, leading the nation in yards per carry. He played in the 1959 Rose Bowl against California... /Dick Bielski Dick Bielski Richard Adam Bielski is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and the Baltimore Colts. He played college football at the University of Maryland and was drafted in the first round of the 1955 NFL Draft...
Southern Division
Team	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	Stadium	1984 Capacity	Avg. Att.	Avg. % filled	Coach
y-Birmingham Stallions Birmingham Stallions The Birmingham Stallions were a franchise in the United States Football League, an attempt to establish a second professional league of American football in the United States in competition with the National Football League. They played their home games at Birmingham, Alabama's Legion Field...	14	4	0	.778	539	316	Legion Field Legion Field Legion Field is a large stadium in Birmingham, Alabama, United States, primarily designed to be used as a venue for American football, but is occasionally used for other large outdoor events. The stadium is named in honor of the American Legion, a U.S. organization of military veterans. At its peak...	77,000	36,850	48%	Rollie Dotsch Rollie Dotsch Rollie Dotsch was a football coach who served primarily in an assistant capacity before becoming the first coach of the United States Football League's Birmingham Stallions on September 2, 1982....
x-Tampa Bay Bandits Tampa Bay Bandits The Tampa Bay Bandits were a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida. They were members of the United States Football League . They were a charter member of the USFL and folded along with the league after the 1985 season....	14	4	0	.778	498	347	Tampa	72,812	46,158	63%	Steve Spurrier Steve Spurrier Stephen Orr Spurrier is an American college football coach and player. Spurrier is the current head coach of the University of South Carolina's Gamecocks football team. He is also a former professional player and coach...
New Orleans Breakers	8	10	0	.444	349	395	Superdome Louisiana Superdome The Mercedes-Benz Superdome, previously known as the Louisiana Superdome and colloquially known as the Superdome, is a sports and exhibition arena located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA...	72,675	30,557	42%	Dick Coury Dick Coury Dick Coury is a former American football coach who served as head coach of the Boston/New Orleans/Portland Breakers of the United States Football League from 1983 to 1985. He was named as the USFL coach of the year in 1983....
Memphis Showboats Memphis Showboats The Memphis Showboats were a franchise in the United States Football League. They entered the league in its expansion in 1984 and made the 1985 playoffs, losing in the semifinal round to the Oakland Invaders...	7	11	0	.389	320	455	Liberty Bowl Liberty Bowl The Liberty Bowl is an annual U.S. American college football bowl game played in December of each year from 1959 to 2007 and in January in 2009 and 2010. The Liberty Bowl was sponsored by AXA Financial and was known as the AXA Liberty Bowl from 1997 to 2003...	50,180	27,599	55%	Pepper Rodgers Pepper Rodgers Franklin C. "Pepper" Rodgers is a former American football player and coach in the United States. He served as the head coach at the University of Kansas , University of California, Los Angeles , and the Georgia Institute of Technology , compiling a career college football record of...
Jacksonville Bulls Jacksonville Bulls The Jacksonville Bulls were a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida. They were members of the United States Football League during its final two seasons, 1984 and 1985...	6	12	0	.333	327	455	Gator Bowl Gator Bowl The Gator Bowl is an annual college football bowl game played at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. Held continuously since 1946, it is the sixth oldest college bowl, as well as the first one ever televised nationally...	80,100	46,730	58%	Lindy Infante Lindy Infante Gelindo "Lindy" Infante is a former American college football player and assistant coach, who became an offensive coordinator and head coach in both the National Football League and the United States Football League...

Team	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	Stadium	1984 Capacity	Avg. Att.	Avg. % filled	Coach
Western Conference
Pacific Division
y-Los Angeles Express	10	8	0	.556	338	373	LA Coliseum Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is a large outdoor sports stadium in the University Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, at Exposition Park, that is home to the Pacific-12 Conference's University of Southern California Trojans football team...	94,000	15,361	16%	John Hadl John Hadl John Willard Hadl is a former collegiate and professional football player.Hadl was born in Lawrence, Kansas. After playing halfback on both offense and defense at the University of Kansas as a sophomore, Hadl played quarterback for his last two years at Kansas, and was selected as the school's...
x-Arizona Wranglers Arizona Wranglers The Arizona Wranglers were a professional American Football team in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Sun Devil Stadium on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, a suburb of Phoenix.-Founding:...	10	8	0	.556	502	284	Sun Devil Sun Devil Stadium Sun Devil Stadium is an outdoor football stadium, located on the campus of Arizona State University, in Tempe, Arizona, United States. The stadium's current seating capacity is 71,706 and the playing surface is natural grass...	70,030	25,568	37%	George Allen
Denver Gold Denver Gold The Denver Gold was a franchise in the United States Football League, an attempt to establish a second major professional football league in the United States, playing a springtime season, from 1983 to 1985...	9	9	0	.500	356	413	Mile High Mile High Stadium Mile High Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium, that stood in Denver, Colorado, from 1948 until 2001.It hosted the Denver Broncos, of the AFL and the NFL, from 1960-2000, the Colorado Rockies, of the National League, of the MLB, from 1993-1994, the Colorado Rapids, of MLS, from 1996-2001, the...	75,123	33,953	45%	Craig Morton Craig Morton Larry Craig Morton is a former professional football player. He played quarterback in the National Football League for 18 seasons, 1965-82...
Oakland Invaders Oakland Invaders Oakland Invaders was a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League from 1983 through 1985.-In reaction to the Raiders relocating to Los Angeles:...	7	11	0	.389	242	348	Oak. Coliseum	54,615	23,644	43%	John Ralston/Chuck Hutchison
Central Division
Team	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	Stadium	1984 Capacity	Avg. Att.	Avg. % filled	Coach
y-Houston Gamblers Houston Gamblers The Houston Gamblers were an American football team that competed in the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985. The Gamblers were coached by veteran NFL head coach Jack Pardee in both their seasons...	13	5	0	.722	618	400	Astrodome	47,695	28,152	59%	Jack Pardee Jack Pardee -NFL:-External links:...
x-Michigan Panthers Michigan Panthers The Michigan Panthers were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid-1980s.-Team history:The Michigan Panthers were named as a charter member of the United States Football League on May 11, 1982....	10	8	0	.556	400	382	Silverdome Pontiac Silverdome The Silverdome is a domed stadium located in the city of Pontiac, Michigan, USA, which sits on . It was the largest stadium in the National Football League until FedEx Field in suburban Washington, D.C...	80,638	32,457	40%	Jim Stanley Jim Stanley James L. Stanley is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Oklahoma State University–Stillwater from 1973 to 1978, compiling a record of 35–31–2. Stanley was also the head coach of the USFL's Michigan Panthers in 1983 and 1984, their own...
San Antonio Gunslingers San Antonio Gunslingers The San Antonio Gunslingers were a professional American football team based in San Antonio, Texas that played in the USFL in 1984 and 1985. Rick Neuheisel was the team's quarterback and only recognizable name. The team played in Alamo Stadium...	7	11	0	.389	309	325	Alamo Alamo Stadium Alamo Stadium is a horseshoe-shaped football stadium in San Antonio, Texas. Nicknamed "the rock pile" due to its primarily limestone construction it was completed in September 1940 as a Works Progress Administration project. The stadium is currently owned and operated by the San Antonio Independent...	32,000	15,444	48%	Gil Steinke Gil Steinke Gilbert Erwin Steinke was a head coach of the Texas A&I University football team after having played at Texas A&I then professionally in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles.-Playing and coaching career:...
Oklahoma Outlaws	6	12	0	.333	251	459	Skelly Skelly Stadium Skelly Field at H. A. Chapman Stadium is a football stadium located on the campus of the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is primarily the home of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team. The stadium currently seats 30,000.-History:Skelly Field was built in 1930 as a 14,500-seat stadium...	40,235	21,038	52%	Woody Widenhofer Woody Widenhofer -External links:* *...
Chicago Blitz Chicago Blitz The Chicago Blitz were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.- Team history :...	5	13	0	.278	340	466	Soldier Field Soldier Field Soldier Field is located on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois, United States, in the Near South Side. It is home to the NFL's Chicago Bears...	65,793	7455	11%	Marv Levy Marv Levy Marvin Daniel Levy is a former American and Canadian football coach, front office executive and author.He is a former professional football coach, in the CFL as head coach of the Montreal Alouettes , and in the NFL as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills , coaching the Bills...

Playoffs

Home team in CAPITALS

Conference Semifinals

PHILADELPHIA 28, New Jersey 7
LOS ANGELES 27, Michigan 21 (3 OT)
BIRMINGHAM 36, Tampa Bay 17
Arizona 17, HOUSTON 16

Conference Championships

ARIZONA 35, Los Angeles 23
PHILADELPHIA 20, Birmingham 10

USFL Championship Game (at Tampa, Florida)

Philadelphia 23, Arizona 3

1984 regular season stat leaders

1984 Passing Leaders (over 100 pass attempts & 55+ QB rating)
Name, Team	Att	Comp	%	yards	YDs/Att	TD	TD %	INT	INT %	Rating
Chuck Fusina Chuck Fusina Charles Anthony Fusina is a former professional American football quarterback. He played in both the National Football League and United States Football League and was an All-American and Maxwell Award winner at Penn State University in 1978.-Professional football:At 6'1" 195-lb., Fusina was a... , PHIL	465	302	64.9	3837	8.25	31	6.7	9	1.9	104.7
Fred Mortensen Fred Mortensen Fred Mortensen is a former college football player at Arizona State University.In the 1990s He also served as a high school Football coach for the Tempe High School Buffalo Varsity football team where his son Todd Mortensen Attended. Fred quarterbacked Tempe High to the state finals in 1971... , DENV Denver Gold The Denver Gold was a franchise in the United States Football League, an attempt to establish a second major professional football league in the United States, playing a springtime season, from 1983 to 1985...	100	64	64.0	994	9.94	4	4.0	2	2.0	101.8
Cliff Stoudt Cliff Stoudt Clifford Lewis Stoudt is a former American football quarterback for Youngstown State University and the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers... , BIRM Birmingham Stallions The Birmingham Stallions were a franchise in the United States Football League, an attempt to establish a second professional league of American football in the United States in competition with the National Football League. They played their home games at Birmingham, Alabama's Legion Field...	366	212	57.9	3121	8.53	26	7.1	7	1.9	101.6
Jim Kelly Jim Kelly James Edward Kelly is a former American football quarterback in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills and the USFL's Houston Gamblers.... , HOU Houston Gamblers The Houston Gamblers were an American football team that competed in the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985. The Gamblers were coached by veteran NFL head coach Jack Pardee in both their seasons...	587	370	63.0	5219	8.89	44	7.5	26	4.4	98.2
Mike Kelley Mike Kelley (American football) Mike Kelley is a former player in the National Football League and United States Football League. He played for the Tampa Bay Bandits and Memphis Showboats in the USFL and the San Diego Chargers in the NFL. He played collegiately for the Georgia Tech football team... , MEM Memphis Showboats The Memphis Showboats were a franchise in the United States Football League. They entered the league in its expansion in 1984 and made the 1985 playoffs, losing in the semifinal round to the Oakland Invaders...	120	82	68.3	1014	8.45	8	6.7	6	5.0	95.6
Greg Landry Greg Landry Gregory Paul Landry is a former American football player and coach who played quarterback in the National Football League from 1968 to 1981 and again in 1984... , AZ Arizona Wranglers The Arizona Wranglers were a professional American Football team in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Sun Devil Stadium on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, a suburb of Phoenix.-Founding:...	449	283	63.0	3534	7.87	26	5.8	15	3.3	92.8
John Reaves John Reaves Thomas Johnson "John" Reaves is a former American college and professional football player who was a quarterback for eleven seasons in the National Football League and three seasons in the United States Football League... , TB Tampa Bay Bandits The Tampa Bay Bandits were a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida. They were members of the United States Football League . They were a charter member of the USFL and folded along with the league after the 1985 season....	544	313	57.5	4092	7.52	28	5.1	16	2.9	86.3
Brian Sipe Brian Sipe Brian Winfield Sipe is a former professional American football quarterback who played in the National Football League from 1974 to 1983 and the United States Football League from 1984 to 1985.... , NJ New Jersey Generals The New Jersey Generals were a franchise of the United States Football League established in 1982 to begin play in the spring and summer of 1983. The team played three seasons from 1983-85, winning 31 regular-season games and losing 25 while going 0-2 in postseason competition...	324	192	59.3	2540	7.84	17	5.2	15	4.6	82.3
Walter Lewis, MEM Memphis Showboats The Memphis Showboats were a franchise in the United States Football League. They entered the league in its expansion in 1984 and made the 1985 playoffs, losing in the semifinal round to the Oakland Invaders...	276	161	58.3	1862	6.75	15	5.4	10	3.6	81.8
Steve Young, LA	310	179	57.7	2361	7.62	10	3.2	9	2.9	80.6
Craig Penrose Craig Penrose Craig R. Penrose is a former professional American football quarterback. He spent five seasons in the National Football League with the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets and 2 seasons with the United States Football League's Denver Gold. His family origin is Cornish American.-External links:**... , DENV Denver Gold The Denver Gold was a franchise in the United States Football League, an attempt to establish a second major professional football league in the United States, playing a springtime season, from 1983 to 1985...	262	158	60.3	1984	7.57	12	4.6	14	5.3	76.9
Bobby Hebert Bobby Hebert Bobby Joseph Hebert Jr., is an American sportscaster who is best known as a retired Pro bowl American football quarterback of the New Orleans Saints. He played professionally in the USFL and NFL from 1983 to 1996 for the Michigan Panthers, Oakland Invaders, New Orleans Saints, and Atlanta Falcons... , MICH Michigan Panthers The Michigan Panthers were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid-1980s.-Team history:The Michigan Panthers were named as a charter member of the United States Football League on May 11, 1982....	500	272	54.4	3758	7.52	24	4.8	22	4.4	76.4
Fred Besana Fred Besana Fred Besana is a former American football quarterback for the Oakland Invaders of the United States Football League as well as the Buffalo Bills and the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 1977 NFL Draft... , OAK Oakland Invaders Oakland Invaders was a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League from 1983 through 1985.-In reaction to the Raiders relocating to Los Angeles:...	446	257	57.6	2792	6.26	14	3.1	12	2.7	75.4
Robbie Mahfouz, JACK Jacksonville Bulls The Jacksonville Bulls were a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida. They were members of the United States Football League during its final two seasons, 1984 and 1985...	309	180	58.3	2174	7.04	11	3.6	13	4.2	74.3
Mike Hohensee Mike Hohensee Michael Louis Hohensee is an American Arena Football League coach who is regarded as one of the best coaches in the history of the AFL. He was hired to guide the Soul's resumption of play after a two-year hiatus starting in 2011. He resigned on July 27, 2011... , WASH	401	231	57.6	2766	6.90	17	4.2	20	5.0	72.2
Johnnie Walton Johnnie Walton John B. Walton is a former professional American football quarterback. Walton played college football at Elizabeth City State University. From there, he joined the Indianapolis Capitols of the Continental Football League for the 1969 season... , NO	512	280	54.7	3554	6.94	17	3.3	19	3.7	72.2
Rick Neuheisel Rick Neuheisel Richard Gerald "Rick" Neuheisel, Jr. , is an American football coach, former player, and attorney. He was most recently the head football coach at University of California, Los Angeles, a position he held from 2008 to 2011... , SA San Antonio Gunslingers The San Antonio Gunslingers were a professional American football team based in San Antonio, Texas that played in the USFL in 1984 and 1985. Rick Neuheisel was the team's quarterback and only recognizable name. The team played in Alamo Stadium...	383	211	55.1	2542	6.64	14	3.7	15	3.9	71.5
Matt Robinson Matt Robinson (American football) Matthew Paul Robinson is a former professional American football player. He played quarterback for the University of Georgia. Robinson played in the National Football League from 1977-1982 for the New York Jets, the Denver Broncos, and the Buffalo Bills... , JACK Jacksonville Bulls The Jacksonville Bulls were a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida. They were members of the United States Football League during its final two seasons, 1984 and 1985...	235	125	53.2	1687	7.18	7	3.0	12	5.1	65.0
Glenn Carano Glenn Carano Glenn Thomas Carano is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League who played for the Dallas Cowboys for seven seasons... , PITT Pittsburgh Maulers The Pittsburgh Maulers competed in the 1984 season of the United States Football League. Their most prominent player was first pick overall in the 1984 USFL draft, running back Mike Rozier of Nebraska, who won the Heisman Trophy, collegiate football's most prestigious individual award.They were...	354	190	53.7	2368	6.69	13	3.7	19	5.4	64.6
Alan Risher, AZ Arizona Wranglers The Arizona Wranglers were a professional American Football team in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Sun Devil Stadium on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, a suburb of Phoenix.-Founding:...	103	63	61.2	722	7.01	3	2.9	7	6.8	63.7
Layne Reeves, DENV Denver Gold The Denver Gold was a franchise in the United States Football League, an attempt to establish a second major professional football league in the United States, playing a springtime season, from 1983 to 1985...	140	72	51.4	843	6.02	2	1.4	4	2.9	62.9
Tom Rozantz, PITT Pittsburgh Maulers The Pittsburgh Maulers competed in the 1984 season of the United States Football League. Their most prominent player was first pick overall in the 1984 USFL draft, running back Mike Rozier of Nebraska, who won the Heisman Trophy, collegiate football's most prestigious individual award.They were...	130	63	48.5	878	6.75	4	3.1	6	4.6	61.6
Doug Williams, OKL	528	261	49.4	3084	5.84	15	2.8	21	4.0	60.5
Vince Evans Vince Evans Vincent Tobias Evans is a former professional American football quarterback who was selected by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 1977 NFL Draft... , CHIC Chicago Blitz The Chicago Blitz were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.- Team history :...	411	200	48.7	2624	6.38	14	3.4	22	5.4	58.3

1984 Rushing leaders
Name, Team	Att	Yds	Ave.	TDs
Joe Cribbs Joe Cribbs Joe Stanier Cribbs is a retired National Football League and United States Football League football running back. He played collegiately at Auburn University along with future NFL backs William Andrews and James Brooks... , BIRM Birmingham Stallions The Birmingham Stallions were a franchise in the United States Football League, an attempt to establish a second professional league of American football in the United States in competition with the National Football League. They played their home games at Birmingham, Alabama's Legion Field...	297	1467	4.9	8
Kelvin Bryant Kelvin Bryant Kelvin LeRoy Bryant is a former American football running back in the National Football League and the United States Football League.-College career:... , PHIL	297	1406	4.7	13
Herschel Walker Herschel Walker Herschel Junior Walker is an American mixed martial artist and a former American football player. He played college football for the University of Georgia Bulldogs and earned the 1982 Heisman Trophy. He began his professional career with the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League... , NJ New Jersey Generals The New Jersey Generals were a franchise of the United States Football League established in 1982 to begin play in the spring and summer of 1983. The team played three seasons from 1983-85, winning 31 regular-season games and losing 25 while going 0-2 in postseason competition...	293	1339	4.6	16
Buford Jordan Buford Jordan Paul Buford Jordan is a former professional American football running back in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints.... , NO Portland Breakers The Portland Breakers were a professional American Football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. Before moving to Portland, Oregon, the franchise was previously in Boston, Massachusetts as the Boston Breakers and New Orleans, Louisiana as the New Orleans...	214	1276	6.0	8
Tim Spencer, AZ Arizona Wranglers The Arizona Wranglers were a professional American Football team in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Sun Devil Stadium on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, a suburb of Phoenix.-Founding:...	227	1212	5.3	17
Curtis Bledsoe Curtis Bledsoe Curtis Kemp Bledsoe is a former professional American football player who played fullback, halfback, and running back. He played in the National Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs in 1981 and 1982. He later played for the Arizona Wranglers, Washington Federals and Orlando Renegades of the... , WASH	246	1080	4.4	7
Maurice Carthon Maurice Carthon Maurice Carthon is a National Football League coach as well as a former professional football running back.Carthon is currently an assistant head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs... , NJ New Jersey Generals The New Jersey Generals were a franchise of the United States Football League established in 1982 to begin play in the spring and summer of 1983. The team played three seasons from 1983-85, winning 31 regular-season games and losing 25 while going 0-2 in postseason competition...	238	1042	4.4	11
Kevin Long, AZ Arizona Wranglers The Arizona Wranglers were a professional American Football team in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Sun Devil Stadium on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, a suburb of Phoenix.-Founding:...	225	1010	4.5	15
Greg Boone Greg Boone Greg Boone is an American football fullback for the Milwaukee Mustangs from Virginia Tech. Boone originally went to Virginia Tech as a quarterback and made the move to tight end during the 2006 season... , TB Tampa Bay Bandits The Tampa Bay Bandits were a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida. They were members of the United States Football League . They were a charter member of the USFL and folded along with the league after the 1985 season....	193	1009	5.2	8
Gary Anderson Gary Anderson (running back) Gary Wayne Anderson is a former professional American football running back who played in the National Football League, the United States Football League and the Canadian Football League from 1983 to 1995.-USFL:... , TB Tampa Bay Bandits The Tampa Bay Bandits were a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida. They were members of the United States Football League . They were a charter member of the USFL and folded along with the league after the 1985 season....	267	1008	3.8	19
Todd Fowler Todd Fowler Todd Fowler is a former professional American football player who played tight end for four seasons for the Dallas Cowboys-References:... , HOU Houston Gamblers The Houston Gamblers were an American football team that competed in the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985. The Gamblers were coached by veteran NFL head coach Jack Pardee in both their seasons...	170	1003	5.9	11
John Williams John Williams (running back) John Alan Williams is a former running back in the USFL and the National Football League. Williams played for the Michigan Panthers and Oakland Invaders from 1983-85. Between 1985-1987, Williams played for the Dallas Cowboys, the Seattle Seahawks, the New Orleans Saints, and the Indianapolis... , MICH Michigan Panthers The Michigan Panthers were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid-1980s.-Team history:The Michigan Panthers were named as a charter member of the United States Football League on May 11, 1982....	197	984	5.0	8
Harry Sydney Harry Sydney Harry Sydney is a former professional American football player whose position was running back. He played six seasons in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers after three years with the Denver Gold and Memphis Showboats of the USFL... , DENV Denver Gold The Denver Gold was a franchise in the United States Football League, an attempt to establish a second major professional football league in the United States, playing a springtime season, from 1983 to 1985...	230	961	4.2	10
Larry Canada Larry Canada Larry Canada is a former running back in the National Football League. He played three seasons with the Denver Broncos.-References:... , CHIC Chicago Blitz The Chicago Blitz were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.- Team history :...	169	915	5.4	7
Kevin Nelson Kevin Nelson Kevin Nelson is a radio announcer and television reporter in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada."Kevin Nelson" is also a Pro. Armwrestler and Graphic Artist living in Long Island, New York.-1050 CHUM:... , LA	216	828	3.8	7
Mike Rozier Mike Rozier Michael Rozier is a former American collegiate and professional football running back who won the Heisman Trophy in 1983. He was born in Camden, New Jersey. Mike and his wife, Rochelle, an attorney, reside in South Jersey and together they have one son. Mike has two other children who reside in... , PITT Pittsburgh Maulers The Pittsburgh Maulers competed in the 1984 season of the United States Football League. Their most prominent player was first pick overall in the 1984 USFL draft, running back Mike Rozier of Nebraska, who won the Heisman Trophy, collegiate football's most prestigious individual award.They were...	223	792	3.6	3
Leon Perry, BIRM Birmingham Stallions The Birmingham Stallions were a franchise in the United States Football League, an attempt to establish a second professional league of American football in the United States in competition with the National Football League. They played their home games at Birmingham, Alabama's Legion Field...	189	774	4.1	13
Eric Jordan, OAK Oakland Invaders Oakland Invaders was a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League from 1983 through 1985.-In reaction to the Raiders relocating to Los Angeles:...	135	744	5.5	6
Alan Reid, MEM Memphis Showboats The Memphis Showboats were a franchise in the United States Football League. They entered the league in its expansion in 1984 and made the 1985 playoffs, losing in the semifinal round to the Oakland Invaders...	191	723	3.8	3
Sam Harrell, HOU Houston Gamblers The Houston Gamblers were an American football team that competed in the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985. The Gamblers were coached by veteran NFL head coach Jack Pardee in both their seasons...	120	697	5.8	14
Marcus Dupree Marcus Dupree Marcus L. Dupree is a former American football player. He was one of the most highly recruited high school football players ever. He graduated with the first class in Philadelphia that was desegregated for the entire 12 years he went to school... , NO Portland Breakers The Portland Breakers were a professional American Football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. Before moving to Portland, Oregon, the franchise was previously in Boston, Massachusetts as the Boston Breakers and New Orleans, Louisiana as the New Orleans...	145	684	4.7	9
Mel Gray, LA	133	625	4.7	3
Tom Newton Tom Newton Tom Newton was a professional American football player who played running back for six seasons for the New York Jets.-References:... , OAK Oakland Invaders Oakland Invaders was a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League from 1983 through 1985.-In reaction to the Raiders relocating to Los Angeles:...	146	571	3.9	5
Walter Lewis, MEM Memphis Showboats The Memphis Showboats were a franchise in the United States Football League. They entered the league in its expansion in 1984 and made the 1985 playoffs, losing in the semifinal round to the Oakland Invaders...	60	552	9.2	5
Ken Lacy Ken Lacy Ken Lacy was a professional American football player who played running back for four seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs.-References:... , MICH Michigan Panthers The Michigan Panthers were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid-1980s.-Team history:The Michigan Panthers were named as a charter member of the United States Football League on May 11, 1982....	134	548	4.1	2
Steve Young, LA	79	515	6.5	7
Scott Stamper, SA San Antonio Gunslingers The San Antonio Gunslingers were a professional American football team based in San Antonio, Texas that played in the USFL in 1984 and 1985. Rick Neuheisel was the team's quarterback and only recognizable name. The team played in Alamo Stadium...	123	500	4.1	3

1984 Receiving Leaders
Name, Team	Rec	Yds	Ave.	TDs
Richard Johnson, HOU Houston Gamblers The Houston Gamblers were an American football team that competed in the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985. The Gamblers were coached by veteran NFL head coach Jack Pardee in both their seasons...	115	1455	12.7	15
Ricky Sanders Ricky Sanders Ricky Wayne Sanders is a former American football wide receiver who played for eight seasons with the Washington Redskins and one for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League from 1986 to 1994... , HOU Houston Gamblers The Houston Gamblers were an American football team that competed in the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985. The Gamblers were coached by veteran NFL head coach Jack Pardee in both their seasons...	101	1378	13.6	11
Joey Walters Joey Walters Joey Walters is a former slotback and wide receiver who played eleven seasons in the Canadian Football League, mainly for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He later played for the Washington Federals and the Orlando Renegades of the USFL... , WASH	98	1410	14.4	13
Trumaine Johnson Trumaine Johnson Trumaine Johnson is a retired American football player who played in the National Football League and the United States Football League.-Career:... , AZ Arizona Wranglers The Arizona Wranglers were a professional American Football team in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Sun Devil Stadium on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, a suburb of Phoenix.-Founding:...	90	1268	14.1	13
Jim Smith Jim Smith (American football) Jim Smith is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver for six seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League before starring on the Birmingham Stallions of the rival United States Football League... , BIRM Birmingham Stallions The Birmingham Stallions were a franchise in the United States Football League, an attempt to establish a second professional league of American football in the United States in competition with the National Football League. They played their home games at Birmingham, Alabama's Legion Field...	89	1481	16.6	8
Eric Truvillion Eric Truvillion Eric Truvillion was an American football player who played in the United States Football League and the National Football League. He attended Springfield Gardens High School in Queens, New York.-Career:... , TB Tampa Bay Bandits The Tampa Bay Bandits were a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida. They were members of the United States Football League . They were a charter member of the USFL and folded along with the league after the 1985 season....	70	1044	14.9	9
Marvin Harvey Marvin Harvey Marvin Dwight Harvey is a former American football tight end in the National Football League. Harvey was drafted in the third round by the Kansas City Chiefs out of the University of Southern Mississippi in the 1981 NFL Draft.-External links:**... , TB Tampa Bay Bandits The Tampa Bay Bandits were a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida. They were members of the United States Football League . They were a charter member of the USFL and folded along with the league after the 1985 season....	70	938	13.4	9
Gary Anderson Gary Anderson (running back) Gary Wayne Anderson is a former professional American football running back who played in the National Football League, the United States Football League and the Canadian Football League from 1983 to 1995.-USFL:... , TB Tampa Bay Bandits The Tampa Bay Bandits were a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida. They were members of the United States Football League . They were a charter member of the USFL and folded along with the league after the 1985 season....	66	682	10.3	2
Dan Ross Dan Ross (American football) Daniel R. Ross was a professional American football tight end who played for the Cincinnati Bengals , the Seattle Seahawks , and the Green Bay Packers . He also played for the New Orleans/Portland Breakers of the USFL in 1984-1985.-College football:Before his NFL career, Ross played football at... , NO Portland Breakers The Portland Breakers were a professional American Football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. Before moving to Portland, Oregon, the franchise was previously in Boston, Massachusetts as the Boston Breakers and New Orleans, Louisiana as the New Orleans...	65	833	12.8	2
Gordon Banks Gordon Banks Gordon Banks, OBE is a retired English football goalkeeper. The IFFHS named Banks the second best goalkeeper of the 20th century – after Lev Yashin and ahead of Dino Zoff .... , OAK Oakland Invaders Oakland Invaders was a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League from 1983 through 1985.-In reaction to the Raiders relocating to Los Angeles:...	64	937	14.6	5
Greg Anderson, PITT Pittsburgh Maulers The Pittsburgh Maulers competed in the 1984 season of the United States Football League. Their most prominent player was first pick overall in the 1984 USFL draft, running back Mike Rozier of Nebraska, who won the Heisman Trophy, collegiate football's most prestigious individual award.They were...	63	994	15.8	6
Derek Holloway Derek Holloway Derek Lance Holloway is a former wide receiver in the United States Football League, the National Football League, the Canadian Football League, the World League of American Football and the Arena Football League.-High school career:Holloway played high school football at Palmyra High School in... , MICH Michigan Panthers The Michigan Panthers were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid-1980s.-Team history:The Michigan Panthers were named as a charter member of the United States Football League on May 11, 1982....	62	1219	19.7	9
Derrick Crawford, MEM Memphis Showboats The Memphis Showboats were a franchise in the United States Football League. They entered the league in its expansion in 1984 and made the 1985 playoffs, losing in the semifinal round to the Oakland Invaders...	61	703	11.5	12
JoJo Townsell, LA	58	889	15.3	7
Gary Shirk Gary Shirk Gary Lee Shirk is a former professional American football tight end. He played with the New York Giants of the National Football League for seven seasons. He also played in the World Football League for the Memphis Southmen and in the United States Football League for the Memphis Showboats... , MEM Memphis Showboats The Memphis Showboats were a franchise in the United States Football League. They entered the league in its expansion in 1984 and made the 1985 playoffs, losing in the semifinal round to the Oakland Invaders...	57	604	10.6	2
Willie Collier, PHIL	56	757	13.5	7
Frank Lockett Frank Lockett Frank Lockett is a former wide receiver in the National Football League. Lockett was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the tenth round of the 1979 NFL Draft. He later played with the Miami Dolphins during the 1985 NFL season... , NO Portland Breakers The Portland Breakers were a professional American Football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. Before moving to Portland, Oregon, the franchise was previously in Boston, Massachusetts as the Boston Breakers and New Orleans, Louisiana as the New Orleans...	56	1199	21.4	8
Gary Clark Gary Clark Gary C. Clark is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League who played for the Washington Redskins , Phoenix Cardinals and Miami Dolphins .-Early life:... , JACK Jacksonville Bulls The Jacksonville Bulls were a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida. They were members of the United States Football League during its final two seasons, 1984 and 1985...	56	760	13.6	2
Scott Fitzkee Scott Fitzkee Scott Austin Fitzkee is a former professional American football wide receiver. He played in both the National Football League and United States Football League and starred at Penn State University in 1978... , PHIL	55	895	16.3	9
Mike Cobb Mike Cobb Michael "Mike" Cobb is a former professional American football tight end in the National Football League. He played five seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Chicago Bears... , MICH Michigan Panthers The Michigan Panthers were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid-1980s.-Team history:The Michigan Panthers were named as a charter member of the United States Football League on May 11, 1982....	54	573	10.6	5
Billy Taylor Billy Taylor Billy Taylor was an American jazz pianist, composer, broadcaster and educator. He was the Robert L. Jones Distinguished Professor of Music at East Carolina University in Greenville, and since 1994, he was the artistic director for jazz at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in... , WASH	51	387	7.6	1
Jackie Flowers Jackie Flowers Jackie Flowers was a standout wide receiver at Raines High School, graduating in 1976. He accepted a scholarship at Florida State University where he was a four-year letterman. In 1978, he made 43 catches for 757 yards and 7 TDs, earning Honorable Mention All-American honors... , CHIC Chicago Blitz The Chicago Blitz were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.- Team history :... /PITT Pittsburgh Maulers The Pittsburgh Maulers competed in the 1984 season of the United States Football League. Their most prominent player was first pick overall in the 1984 USFL draft, running back Mike Rozier of Nebraska, who won the Heisman Trophy, collegiate football's most prestigious individual award.They were...	51	904	17.7	8
Ron Wheeler, OKL	51	651	12.8	2
Willie Gillespie, TB Tampa Bay Bandits The Tampa Bay Bandits were a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida. They were members of the United States Football League . They were a charter member of the USFL and folded along with the league after the 1985 season....	50	803	16.1	5
Alphonso Williams, OKL	50	1087	21.7	7
Marcus Anderson, CHIC Chicago Blitz The Chicago Blitz were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.- Team history :...	50	940	18.8	5
Kelvin Bryant Kelvin Bryant Kelvin LeRoy Bryant is a former American football running back in the National Football League and the United States Football League.-College career:... , PHIL	48	453	9.4	1
Paul Bergmann Paul Bergmann Paul Bergmann was an American football tight end for UCLA and the Kansas City Chiefs.Bergmann's football career began on the receiving end of John Elway's passes at Granada Hills Charter High School. Elway went on to Stanford, and Bergmann went to play locally at UCLA, on a full ride scholarship.... , JACK Jacksonville Bulls The Jacksonville Bulls were a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida. They were members of the United States Football League during its final two seasons, 1984 and 1985...	48	647	13.5	3
Larry Canada Larry Canada Larry Canada is a former running back in the National Football League. He played three seasons with the Denver Broncos.-References:... , CHIC Chicago Blitz The Chicago Blitz were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.- Team history :...	48	358	7.5	2
Lenny Willis, AZ Arizona Wranglers The Arizona Wranglers were a professional American Football team in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Sun Devil Stadium on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, a suburb of Phoenix.-Founding:...	48	814	17.0	7
Steve Folsom Steve Folsom Steven Mark Folsom was an American football tight end in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Utah and Long Beach State University. Steve played in the USFL for the Philadelphia Stars in 1983 & 1984 and for the Baltimore Stars... , PHIL	46	485	10.5	6
Tim Spencer, AZ Arizona Wranglers The Arizona Wranglers were a professional American Football team in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Sun Devil Stadium on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, a suburb of Phoenix.-Founding:...	46	589	12.8	2
Jerry Gordon Jerry Gordon Jerry Gordon is an American radio broadcaster. He is the afternoon news anchor on KNUU-AM in Las Vegas, Nevada. His voice-over work included 10 years as "the voice of Disney." He previously worked at KSFO in San Francisco.- Notes :... , SA San Antonio Gunslingers The San Antonio Gunslingers were a professional American football team based in San Antonio, Texas that played in the USFL in 1984 and 1985. Rick Neuheisel was the team's quarterback and only recognizable name. The team played in Alamo Stadium...	45	648	14.4	4
Buford Jordan Buford Jordan Paul Buford Jordan is a former professional American football running back in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints.... , NO Portland Breakers The Portland Breakers were a professional American Football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. Before moving to Portland, Oregon, the franchise was previously in Boston, Massachusetts as the Boston Breakers and New Orleans, Louisiana as the New Orleans...	45	427	9.5	4
Perry Kemp Perry Kemp Perry Kemp is a former American football wide receiver. He began his professional career with the Jacksonville Bulls of the United States Football League. He then played for the Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers of the NFL. He played college football at the California University of... , JACK Jacksonville Bulls The Jacksonville Bulls were a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida. They were members of the United States Football League during its final two seasons, 1984 and 1985...	44	730	16.6	2

1984 USFL regular season sortable offensive team statistics

Team	Pts.	Ave.	Rank	Total Yards	Ave.	Rank	Rush. Yards	Ave.	Rank	Pass. Yards	Ave.	Rank
Houston	618	34.3	1	7684	427	1	2373	132	7	5311	295	1
Birmingham	539	29.9	2	6714	373	2	3313	184	1	3401	189	9
Arizona	502	27.9	3	6709	373	3	2719	151	4	3990	222	3
Tampa Bay	498	27.7	4	6634	369	4	2341	130	8	4293	239	2
Philadelphia	479	26.6	5	6426	357	5	2820	157	3	3606	200	8
New Jersey	430	23.9	6	5553	309	9	2848	158	2	2705	150	16
Michigan	400	22.2	7	6030	335	7	2194	122	11	3836	213	4
Denver	356	19.8	8	5325	296	12	2056	114	14	3269	182	11
New Orleans	349	19.4	9	6400	356	6	2589	144	5	3811	212	5
Chicago	340	18.9	10	5361	298	11	2230	124	9	3131	174	13
Los Angeles	338	18.8	11	5671	315	8	2464	137	6	3207	178	12
Jacksonville	327	18.2	12	5390	299	10	1731	96	17	3659	203	6
Memphis	320	17.8	13	4895	272	16	2163	120	12	2732	152	15
San Antonio	309	17.2	14	4808	267	17	2205	123	10	2603	145	17
Washington	270	15.0	15	5324	296	13	2002	111	16	3322	185	10
Pittsburgh	259	14.4	16	4909	273	15	2011	112	15	2898	161	14
Oklahoma	251	13.9	17	5152	286	14	1537	85	18	3615	201	7
Oakland	242	13.4	18	4592	255	18	2150	119	13	2442	136	18

1984 USFL regular season sortable defensive team statistics

Team	Pts.	Ave.	Rank	Total Yards	Ave.	Rank	Rush. Yards	Ave.	Rank	Pass. Yards	Ave.	Rank
Philadelphia	225	12.5	1	4863	270	2	1859	103	1	3004	167	2
Arizona	284	15.8	2	4517	251	1	2061	115	6	2456	136	1
New Jersey	312	17.3	3	5341	297	4	1992	111	4	3349	186	8
Birmingham	316	17.6	4	5541	308	6	1869	104	2	3672	204	14
San Antonio	325	18.1	5	5752	320	11	1910	106	3	3842	213	17
Tampa Bay	347	19.3	6	5583	310	8	2009	112	5	3574	199	10
Oakland	348	19.3	7	5911	328	13	2590	144	13	3321	185	7
Pittsburgh	373	20.7	8	5742	319	10	2633	146	15	3109	173	4
Los Angeles	379	21.1	9	5508	306	5	2207	123	8	3301	183	6
Michigan	382	21.2	10	5299	294	3	2268	126	9	3031	168	3
New Orleans	395	21.9	11	5573	310	7	2277	127	10	3296	183	5
Houston	400	22.2	12	5793	322	12	2136	119	7	3657	203	13
Denver	413	22.9	13	6196	344	15	2617	145	14	3579	199	11
Jacksonville	455	25.3	14	6328	352	16	2721	151	16	3607	200	12
Memphis	455	25.3	15	6116	340	14	2289	127	11	3827	213	15
Oklahoma	459	25.5	16	5704	317	9	2296	128	12	3408	189	9
Chicago	466	25.9	17	6877	382	17	3037	169	18	3840	213	16
Washington	492	27.3	18	6933	385	18	2975	165	17	3958	220	18

Awards

1984 USFL All-League Team

WR Trumaine Johnson
Trumaine Johnson
Trumaine Johnson is a retired American football player who played in the National Football League and the United States Football League.-Career:...

, AZ
Arizona Wranglers
The Arizona Wranglers were a professional American Football team in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Sun Devil Stadium on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, a suburb of Phoenix.-Founding:...
WR Richard Johnson, HOU
Houston Gamblers
The Houston Gamblers were an American football team that competed in the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985. The Gamblers were coached by veteran NFL head coach Jack Pardee in both their seasons...
TE Dan Ross
Dan Ross (American football)
Daniel R. Ross was a professional American football tight end who played for the Cincinnati Bengals , the Seattle Seahawks , and the Green Bay Packers . He also played for the New Orleans/Portland Breakers of the USFL in 1984-1985.-College football:Before his NFL career, Ross played football at...

, NO
Portland Breakers
The Portland Breakers were a professional American Football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. Before moving to Portland, Oregon, the franchise was previously in Boston, Massachusetts as the Boston Breakers and New Orleans, Louisiana as the New Orleans...
T Irv Eatman
Irv Eatman
Irving Humphrey Eatman is a former American football offensive tackle, who played professionally for 2 seasons in the United States Football League and 11 seasons with the National Football League ....

, PHIL
T Pat Phenix, BIRM
Birmingham Stallions
The Birmingham Stallions were a franchise in the United States Football League, an attempt to establish a second professional league of American football in the United States in competition with the National Football League. They played their home games at Birmingham, Alabama's Legion Field...
G Buddy Aydelette
Buddy Aydelette
William Leslie "Buddy" Aydelette was an American football guard. He began his career with the Green Bay Packers of the NFL. He was drafted by the Packers in the 7th round of the 1980 NFL Draft. He would go on to become noteworthy for being the most decorated guard in the history of the rival USFL...

, BIRM
Birmingham Stallions
The Birmingham Stallions were a franchise in the United States Football League, an attempt to establish a second professional league of American football in the United States in competition with the National Football League. They played their home games at Birmingham, Alabama's Legion Field...
G Chuck Commiskey
Chuck Commiskey
Charles Edward "Chuck" Commiskey is a former American football guard and center who played for three seasons in the National Football League for the New Orleans Saints from 1986–1988. He also played for three seasons in the United States Football League for the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars...

, PHIL
C Bart Oates
Bart Oates
Bart Steven Oates is a former American football player in the National Football League for the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers. He played center for the Giants from 1985-93 and with the 49ers from 1994-95...

, PHIL
QB Jim Kelly
Jim Kelly
James Edward Kelly is a former American football quarterback in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills and the USFL's Houston Gamblers....

, HOU
Houston Gamblers
The Houston Gamblers were an American football team that competed in the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985. The Gamblers were coached by veteran NFL head coach Jack Pardee in both their seasons...
HB Joe Cribbs
Joe Cribbs
Joe Stanier Cribbs is a retired National Football League and United States Football League football running back. He played collegiately at Auburn University along with future NFL backs William Andrews and James Brooks...

, BIRM
Birmingham Stallions
The Birmingham Stallions were a franchise in the United States Football League, an attempt to establish a second professional league of American football in the United States in competition with the National Football League. They played their home games at Birmingham, Alabama's Legion Field...
HB Kelvin Bryant
Kelvin Bryant
Kelvin LeRoy Bryant is a former American football running back in the National Football League and the United States Football League.-College career:...

, PHIL

DE Pete Catan, HOU
Houston Gamblers
The Houston Gamblers were an American football team that competed in the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985. The Gamblers were coached by veteran NFL head coach Jack Pardee in both their seasons...
DE John Lee, AZ
Arizona Wranglers
The Arizona Wranglers were a professional American Football team in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Sun Devil Stadium on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, a suburb of Phoenix.-Founding:...
DT Kit Lathrop
Kit Lathrop
Kit Douglas Lathrop is a former American football defensive lineman in the National Football League and in the United States Football League .-College career:...

, AZ
Arizona Wranglers
The Arizona Wranglers were a professional American Football team in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Sun Devil Stadium on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, a suburb of Phoenix.-Founding:...
NT Pete Kugler
Pete Kugler
Peter D. Kugler was an American football defensive lineman who played ten seasons in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers. He also played for the Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars of the USFL. He played college football for Penn State University.Kugler is the son of George F...

, PHIL
LB Kiki DeAyala
Kiki DeAyala
Julian Lewis DeAyala is a former American football linebacker in the United States Football League and the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 1983 NFL Draft, but first played for the USFL's Houston Gamblers. He played college football for...

, HOU
Houston Gamblers
The Houston Gamblers were an American football team that competed in the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985. The Gamblers were coached by veteran NFL head coach Jack Pardee in both their seasons...
LB Jim LeClair
Jim LeClair
James Michael LeClair is a former American football linebacker who played twelve seasons in the National Football League with the Cincinnati Bengals...

, NJ
New Jersey Generals
The New Jersey Generals were a franchise of the United States Football League established in 1982 to begin play in the spring and summer of 1983. The team played three seasons from 1983-85, winning 31 regular-season games and losing 25 while going 0-2 in postseason competition...
LB Sam Mills
Sam Mills
Samuel Davis "Sam" Mills, Jr. was an American football linebacker who played twelve seasons in the National Football League for the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers.-Early life:...

, PHIL
LB Ed Smith, AZ
Arizona Wranglers
The Arizona Wranglers were a professional American Football team in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Sun Devil Stadium on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, a suburb of Phoenix.-Founding:...
CB Peter Raeford, SA
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
CB Garcia Lane, PHIL
S Marcus Quinn, OAKL
Oakland Invaders
Oakland Invaders was a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League from 1983 through 1985.-In reaction to the Raiders relocating to Los Angeles:...
S Mike Lush, PHIL

K Toni Fritsch, HOU
Houston Gamblers
The Houston Gamblers were an American football team that competed in the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985. The Gamblers were coached by veteran NFL head coach Jack Pardee in both their seasons...
KR Derrick Crawford, MEM
Memphis Showboats
The Memphis Showboats were a franchise in the United States Football League. They entered the league in its expansion in 1984 and made the 1985 playoffs, losing in the semifinal round to the Oakland Invaders...
P Stan Talley, OAKL
Oakland Invaders
Oakland Invaders was a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League from 1983 through 1985.-In reaction to the Raiders relocating to Los Angeles:...
PR David Martin, DENV
Denver Gold
The Denver Gold was a franchise in the United States Football League, an attempt to establish a second major professional football league in the United States, playing a springtime season, from 1983 to 1985...

MVP —QB Jim Kelly
Jim Kelly
James Edward Kelly is a former American football quarterback in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills and the USFL's Houston Gamblers....

, HOU
Houston Gamblers
The Houston Gamblers were an American football team that competed in the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985. The Gamblers were coached by veteran NFL head coach Jack Pardee in both their seasons...
Coach of the year - Jim Mora
Jim E. Mora
James Earnest Mora is the former head coach of the USFL's Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars and the NFL's New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts. He played football at Occidental College where he was also a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. His son Jim L...

, PHIL
Defensive Player of the year —S Marcus Quinn, OAKL
Oakland Invaders
Oakland Invaders was a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League from 1983 through 1985.-In reaction to the Raiders relocating to Los Angeles:...

1984 The Sporting News USFL All-Star Team

WR Trumaine Johnson
Trumaine Johnson
Trumaine Johnson is a retired American football player who played in the National Football League and the United States Football League.-Career:...

, AZ
Arizona Wranglers
The Arizona Wranglers were a professional American Football team in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Sun Devil Stadium on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, a suburb of Phoenix.-Founding:...
WR Joey Walters
Joey Walters
Joey Walters is a former slotback and wide receiver who played eleven seasons in the Canadian Football League, mainly for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He later played for the Washington Federals and the Orlando Renegades of the USFL...

, WASH
TE Dan Ross
Dan Ross (American football)
Daniel R. Ross was a professional American football tight end who played for the Cincinnati Bengals , the Seattle Seahawks , and the Green Bay Packers . He also played for the New Orleans/Portland Breakers of the USFL in 1984-1985.-College football:Before his NFL career, Ross played football at...

, NO
Portland Breakers
The Portland Breakers were a professional American Football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. Before moving to Portland, Oregon, the franchise was previously in Boston, Massachusetts as the Boston Breakers and New Orleans, Louisiana as the New Orleans...
T Irv Eatman
Irv Eatman
Irving Humphrey Eatman is a former American football offensive tackle, who played professionally for 2 seasons in the United States Football League and 11 seasons with the National Football League ....

, PHIL
T Gary Zimmerman
Gary Zimmerman
Gary Wayne Zimmerman is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League. Zimmerman played for the Minnesota Vikings from 1986-1992 and for the Denver Broncos from 1993-1997. He was selected to the Pro Bowl 7 times and was an All-Pro selection 8 times...

, LA
G Buddy Aydelette
Buddy Aydelette
William Leslie "Buddy" Aydelette was an American football guard. He began his career with the Green Bay Packers of the NFL. He was drafted by the Packers in the 7th round of the 1980 NFL Draft. He would go on to become noteworthy for being the most decorated guard in the history of the rival USFL...

, BIRM
Birmingham Stallions
The Birmingham Stallions were a franchise in the United States Football League, an attempt to establish a second professional league of American football in the United States in competition with the National Football League. They played their home games at Birmingham, Alabama's Legion Field...
G Gerry Raymond, OAKL
Oakland Invaders
Oakland Invaders was a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League from 1983 through 1985.-In reaction to the Raiders relocating to Los Angeles:...
C Wayne Radloff
Wayne Radloff
Wayne Richard Radloff is a former professional American football offensive lineman who played five seasons for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League....

, MICH
Michigan Panthers
The Michigan Panthers were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid-1980s.-Team history:The Michigan Panthers were named as a charter member of the United States Football League on May 11, 1982....
QB Chuck Fusina
Chuck Fusina
Charles Anthony Fusina is a former professional American football quarterback. He played in both the National Football League and United States Football League and was an All-American and Maxwell Award winner at Penn State University in 1978.-Professional football:At 6'1" 195-lb., Fusina was a...

, PHIL
HB Joe Cribbs
Joe Cribbs
Joe Stanier Cribbs is a retired National Football League and United States Football League football running back. He played collegiately at Auburn University along with future NFL backs William Andrews and James Brooks...

, BIRM
Birmingham Stallions
The Birmingham Stallions were a franchise in the United States Football League, an attempt to establish a second professional league of American football in the United States in competition with the National Football League. They played their home games at Birmingham, Alabama's Legion Field...
HB Kelvin Bryant
Kelvin Bryant
Kelvin LeRoy Bryant is a former American football running back in the National Football League and the United States Football League.-College career:...

, PHIL

DE Pete Catan, HOU
Houston Gamblers
The Houston Gamblers were an American football team that competed in the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985. The Gamblers were coached by veteran NFL head coach Jack Pardee in both their seasons...
DE Karl Lorch
Karl Lorch
Karl P. Lorch, Jr. is a former American football defensive end with the Washington Redskins of the National Football League for six seasons. He also played in the World Football League for The Hawaiians and in the United States Football League for the Chicago Blitz, the Arizona Wranglers and the...

, AZ
Arizona Wranglers
The Arizona Wranglers were a professional American Football team in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Sun Devil Stadium on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, a suburb of Phoenix.-Founding:...
DT Kit Lathrop
Kit Lathrop
Kit Douglas Lathrop is a former American football defensive lineman in the National Football League and in the United States Football League .-College career:...

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Arizona Wranglers
The Arizona Wranglers were a professional American Football team in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They played at Sun Devil Stadium on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, a suburb of Phoenix.-Founding:...
LB James Harrell, TB
Tampa Bay Bandits
The Tampa Bay Bandits were a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida. They were members of the United States Football League . They were a charter member of the USFL and folded along with the league after the 1985 season....
LB Jim LeClair
Jim LeClair
James Michael LeClair is a former American football linebacker who played twelve seasons in the National Football League with the Cincinnati Bengals...

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New Jersey Generals
The New Jersey Generals were a franchise of the United States Football League established in 1982 to begin play in the spring and summer of 1983. The team played three seasons from 1983-85, winning 31 regular-season games and losing 25 while going 0-2 in postseason competition...
LB John Corker
John Corker
John Corker is a former American football linebacker who played four seasons in the National Football League, mainly for the Houston Oilers....

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Michigan Panthers
The Michigan Panthers were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid-1980s.-Team history:The Michigan Panthers were named as a charter member of the United States Football League on May 11, 1982....
LB Howard Carson, LA
CB Jerry Holmes
Jerry Holmes
Jerry Holmes is an American football coach and former defensive back. He played ten seasons in the National Football League, mainly for New York Jets but also with the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers. He also played in the USFL for the New Jersey Generals and the Pittsburgh Maulers...

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Pittsburgh Maulers
The Pittsburgh Maulers competed in the 1984 season of the United States Football League. Their most prominent player was first pick overall in the 1984 USFL draft, running back Mike Rozier of Nebraska, who won the Heisman Trophy, collegiate football's most prestigious individual award.They were...
CB David Martin, DENV
Denver Gold
The Denver Gold was a franchise in the United States Football League, an attempt to establish a second major professional football league in the United States, playing a springtime season, from 1983 to 1985...
S Marcus Quinn, OAKL
Oakland Invaders
Oakland Invaders was a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League from 1983 through 1985.-In reaction to the Raiders relocating to Los Angeles:...
S Gary Barbaro
Gary Barbaro
Gary Wayne Barbaro is a former defensive back in the National Football League and United States Football League....

, NJ
New Jersey Generals
The New Jersey Generals were a franchise of the United States Football League established in 1982 to begin play in the spring and summer of 1983. The team played three seasons from 1983-85, winning 31 regular-season games and losing 25 while going 0-2 in postseason competition...

K Tony Zendejas
Tony Zendejas
Tony Zendejas is a retired Mexican professional athlete. He was a placekicker in American football, playing for the Los Angeles Express, Houston Oilers, the Los Angeles Rams, the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers.-Early life:...

, LA
KR Derrick Crawford, MEM
Memphis Showboats
The Memphis Showboats were a franchise in the United States Football League. They entered the league in its expansion in 1984 and made the 1985 playoffs, losing in the semifinal round to the Oakland Invaders...
P Sean Landeta
Sean Landeta
Sean Edward Landeta is a former American football punter who played in both the United States Football League and the National Football League...

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PR David Martin, DENV
Denver Gold
The Denver Gold was a franchise in the United States Football League, an attempt to establish a second major professional football league in the United States, playing a springtime season, from 1983 to 1985...

Rookie of the year — QB Jim Kelly
Jim Kelly
James Edward Kelly is a former American football quarterback in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills and the USFL's Houston Gamblers....

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Houston Gamblers
The Houston Gamblers were an American football team that competed in the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985. The Gamblers were coached by veteran NFL head coach Jack Pardee in both their seasons...
Player of the year—QB Chuck Fusina
Chuck Fusina
Charles Anthony Fusina is a former professional American football quarterback. He played in both the National Football League and United States Football League and was an All-American and Maxwell Award winner at Penn State University in 1978.-Professional football:At 6'1" 195-lb., Fusina was a...

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Coach of the year -- Jim Mora
Jim E. Mora
James Earnest Mora is the former head coach of the USFL's Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars and the NFL's New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts. He played football at Occidental College where he was also a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. His son Jim L...

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Executive of the year -- Carl Peterson
Carl Peterson
Carl D. Peterson grew up in Long Beach, California, and is an alumnus of UCLA. He is best known as the former president, general manager, and chief executive officer of the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League...

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