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The 1985 USFL season was the third and final season of the United States Football League

United States Football League

The United States Football League was an American football league which was in active operation from 1983 to 1987. It played a spring/summer schedule in its first three seasons and a traditional autumn/winter schedule was set to commence before league operations ceased.The USFL was conceived in...

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	1985 Capacity	Avg. Att.	Avg. % Filled	Coach
Eastern Conference
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...	13	5	0	.722	436	299	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	32,065	42%	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-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...	11	7	0	.611	418	378	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	41,268	54%	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:...
x-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...	11	7	0	.611	429	337	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	30,948	62%	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...
x-Baltimore Stars	10	7	1	.583	368	260	Byrd Byrd Stadium Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium , is an outdoor athletic stadium on the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland. It is the home of the Maryland Terrapins football and lacrosse teams, which compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference...	51,500	14,275	28%	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-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....	10	8	0	.556	405	422	Tampa	72,812	45,220	62%	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...
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...	9	9	0	.500	407	402	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	44,325	55%	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...
Orlando Renegades Orlando Renegades The Orlando Renegades were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid-1980s.-In Washington:-1983 season:...	5	13	0	.278	308	481	Citrus Bowl Citrus Bowl The Florida Citrus Bowl is a stadium in Orlando, Florida, USA, built for football, which currently seats around 70,000 people....	52,000	24,136	46%	Lee Corso Lee Corso Leland "Lee" Corso is a sports broadcaster and football analyst for ESPN. He has been featured on ESPN's College GameDay program since its inception and he appeared annually as a commentator in EA Sports' NCAA Football through NCAA Football 11...

Team	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	Stadium	1985 Capacity	Avg. Att.	Avg. % Filled	Coach
Western Conference
y-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:...	13	4	1	.750	473	359	Oakland Coliseum	54,615	17,509	32%	Charlie Sumner Charlie Sumner Charles "Charlie" Sumner is a former American football player who was selected by the Chicago Bears in the twenty second round of the 1954 NFL Draft. A 6'1", 194 lbs. safety from the College of William & Mary, Sumner played in 8 NFL seasons from 1955-1962...
x-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...	11	7	0	.611	433	389	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	14,446	19%	Darrell "Mouse" Davis Mouse Davis Darrel "Mouse" Davis is an American football coach and former player. A veteran coach at the high school, college, and professional levels, he is currently the wide receivers coach at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Davis served as the head football coach at Portland State University from...
x-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...	10	8	0	.556	544	388	Astrodome	47,695	19,120	40%	Jack Pardee Jack Pardee -NFL:-External links:...
Arizona Outlaws Arizona Outlaws The Arizona Outlaws were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They were owned by Fresno banker and real estate agent William Tatham, Sr., who had briefly owned the Portland Thunder of the World Football League.- 1984 Oklahoma...	8	10	0	.444	376	405	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	17,881	26%	Frank Kush Frank Kush Frank Joseph Kush is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at Arizona State University from 1958 to 1979, compiling a record of 176–54–1...
Portland Breakers 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...	6	12	0	.333	275	422	Civic PGE Park Jeld-Wen Field is an outdoor sports stadium located in Portland, Oregon, United States that is used primarily for soccer and American football...	32,500	19,919	61%	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....
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...	5	13	0	.278	296	436	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	11,721	37%	Jim Bates/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:...
Los Angeles Express	3	15	0	.167	266	456	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	8415	9%	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...

Playoffs

Home team in CAPITALS

Quarterfinals
Birmingham 22, Houston 20
MEMPHIS 48, Denver 7
OAKLAND 30, Tampa Bay 27
Baltimore 20, NEW JERSEY 17

Semifinals
Baltimore 28, Birmingham 14
Oakland 28, MEMPHIS 19

USFL Championship game (at East Rutherford, New Jersey)
Baltimore 28, Oakland 24

1985 regular season stat leaders

1985 Passing Stats (all)
Name, Team	Att	Comp	%	yards	YDs/Att	TD	TD %	INT	INT %	Rating
Walter Lewis, MEM	184	97	52.7	1593	8.66	16	8.7	5	2.7	99.8
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	567	360	63.5	4623	8.15	39	6.9	19	3.4	97.9
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	58	34	58.6	494	8.51	6	10.3	4	6.9	92.2
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.... , JACK	89	55	61.8	685	7.97	4	4.5	2	2.2	91.3
Cliff Stoudt Cliff Stoudt Clifford Lewis Stoudt is a former American football quarterback for Youngstown State University and the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers... , BIRM	444	266	59.9	3358	7.56	34	7.7	19	4.3	91.2
Tim Riordan, PHIL	36	21	58.3	260	7.22	1	2.8	0	0.0	90.0
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... , OAK	456	244	53.5	3811	8.36	30	6.6	19	4.2	86.1
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	496	303	61.1	3496	7.05	20	4.0	14	2.8	84.0
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	260	165	63.5	2186	8.41	9	3.5	14	5.4	79.1
Bob Lane, BIRM	33	18	54.5	255	7.73	1	3.0	1	3.0	77.2
Doug Williams, OKL	509	271	53.2	3673	7.22	21	4.1	17	3.3	76.4
Bob Gagliano Bob Gagliano Robert Frank "Bob" "The Goose" Gagliano , is a former professional American football player. He began his career playing quarterback for Glendale Community College. He then played for United States International University in San Diego, and Utah State University... , DENV	358	205	57.3	2695	7.53	13	3.6	17	4.7	73.5
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	561	314	56.0	4193	7.47	25	4.5	29	5.2	73.2
Ed Luther Ed Luther Joseph Edward Luther is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 1980 NFL Draft. He played college football at San Jose State.Luther was a backup quarterback behind Dan Fouts with the Chargers... , JACK	400	240	60.0	2792	6.98	15	3.8	21	5.3	71.8
Todd Dillon, HOU	225	121	53.8	1495	6.65	9	4.0	9	4.0	71.3
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	421	239	56.8	3068	7.29	18	4.3	25	5.9	69.3
Doug Flutie Doug Flutie Douglas Richard "Doug" Flutie is a former American and Canadian football quarterback. Flutie played college football at Boston College, and played professionally in the National Football League, Canadian Football League, and United States Football League... , NJ	281	134	47.7	2109	7.51	13	4.6	14	5.0	67.8
Rick Johnson Rick Johnson (Canadian football) Rick Johnson was an all-star quarterback in the Canadian Football League.Johnson was a graduate of the Southern Illinois University. He played in the United States Football League for the Oklahoma Outlaws in 1984. He moved to Canada in 1985, and played for the Calgary Stampeders... , OKL	43	21	48.8	318	7.40	3	7.0	3	7.0	67.8
Reggie Collier Reggie Collier Reginald C. Collier is a former professional American football player. Best known as a dynamic college football star, Collier had a short-lived professional career in both the United States Football League and National Football League.Collier played collegiate football as a quarterback for the The... , ORL	427	229	53.6	2578	6.04	13	3.0	16	3.7	66.5
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... , DENV	325	157	48.3	2259	6.95	12	3.7	16	4.9	63.1
Steve Young, LA	250	137	54.8	1741	6.97	6	2.4	13	5.2	63.1
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... , POR	310	156	50.3	2182	7.04	15	4.8	20	6.5	62.6
Buck Belue Buck Belue Benjamin Franklin "Buck" Belue played American football and baseball at the University of Georgia from 1978 to 1981. He was the quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs in 1980, when the team went 12-0, and, after beating Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl, was named the consensus national champion... , JACK	68	37	54.4	299	4.40	3	4.4	3	4.4	62.1
Jerry Golsteyn Jerry Golsteyn Jerry Mark Golsteyn was a former professional American football player. A 12th round drafted quarterback from Northern Illinois University, Golsteyn played in 8 NFL seasons from 1977-1984 for 5 different teams... , ORL	135	65	48.1	647	4.79	4	3.0	7	5.2	50.4
Jimmy Jordan Jimmy Jordan James William Jordan was an American baseball player whose career in the major leagues lasted from April 20, 1933 to September 27, 1936.... , TB	93	54	58.1	601	6.46	3	3.2	11	11.8	48.6
Doug Woodward, POR	155	62	40.0	831	5.36	3	1.9	6	3.9	48.1
Frank Seurer Frank Seurer Frank Anthony Seurer , is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL Players. He played collegiate football at the University of Kansas... , LA	242	120	49.6	1479	6.11	7	2.9	18	7.4	47.5
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... , SA	57	20	35.1	204	3.58	1	1.8	4	7.0	22.8

1985 Rushing leaders
Name, Team	Att	Yds	Ave.	TDs
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...	438	2411	5.5	21
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... , 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...	320	1361	4.3	12
Bill Johnson Bill Johnson (running back) William Thomas Johnson is a former professional American football player from 1984 to 1987 in both the USFL and the NFL.... , 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...	212	1261	5.9	15
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	238	1207	5.1	12
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....	276	1207	4.4	16
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...	267	1047	3.9	7
Otis Brown, AZ	229	1031	4.5	12
Albert Bentley Albert Bentley Albert Timothy Bentley is a former professional American football player who played running back for eight seasons for the Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers. He also played in the USFL for the Michigan Panthers and the Oakland Invaders. He played high school football at Immokalee High... , 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:...	191	1020	5.3	4
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... , 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:...	186	857	4.6	9
Buford Jordan Buford Jordan Paul Buford Jordan is a former professional American football running back in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints.... , PORT 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...	165	817	5.0	5
Tim Spencer, 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...	198	789	4.0	3
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... , ORL Orlando Renegades The Orlando Renegades were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid-1980s.-In Washington:-1983 season:...	207	781	3.8	3
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...	175	726	4.1	6
Reggie Collier Reggie Collier Reginald C. Collier is a former professional American football player. Best known as a dynamic college football star, Collier had a short-lived professional career in both the United States Football League and National Football League.Collier played collegiate football as a quarterback for the The... , ORL Orlando Renegades The Orlando Renegades were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid-1980s.-In Washington:-1983 season:...	92	606	6.6	12
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...	65	591	9.1	4
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....	111	559	5.0	3
Allen Harvin Allen Harvin Allen Nathaniel Harvin was an American football running back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Cincinnati. Harvin played in the USFL with the Philadelphia Stars in 1984 and the Baltimore Stars in 1985... , PHIL	138	549	4.0	4
George Works, 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...	93	542	5.8	1
Mel Gray, LA	125	526	4.2	1

1985 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...	103	1384	13.4	14
Leonard Harris Leonard Harris (American football) Leonard Harris is a former National Football League wide receiver and kick returner who played for the Houston Oilers and Atlanta Falcons . He also played for the Denver Gold of the United States Football League.... , 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...	101	1432	14.2	8
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...	87	1322	15.2	20
Clarence Verdin Clarence Verdin Clarence Verdin is a former American football wide receiver who played for nine seasons in the National Football League from 1986 to 1994, six of those with the Indianapolis Colts. During his time with the Colts, he was famous for his end-zone celebration known as "The Verdance". He was selected... , 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...	84	1004	12.0	9
Alton Alexis Alton Alexis Alton Alexis is a former professional American football player who played wide receiver in 1980 for the Cincinnati Bengals.Alexis played in 1984 and 1985 with the Jacksonville Bulls of the USFL... , 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...	83	1118	13.5	5
Marc Lewis, 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...	75	1207	16.1	6
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	73	882	12.1	3
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....	72	678	9.4	4
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...	70	1057	15.1	9
Anthony Carter, 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:...	70	1323	18.9	14
Larry Brodsky, 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....	69	1071	15.5	7
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:...	62	1115	18.0	5
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...	59	915	15.5	4
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....	59	723	12.3	3
Gerald McNeil Gerald McNeil Gerald McNeil is a former professional American football player. He was a wide receiver who often returned punts and kickoffs... , 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...	58	1017	17.5	6
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... , ORL Orlando Renegades The Orlando Renegades were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid-1980s.-In Washington:-1983 season:...	58	784	13.5	5
Greg Moser, 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	1145	20.1	6
Vincent White, 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...	55	666	12.1	5
Alphonso Williams, AZ	55	1020	18.5	8
Mark Keel, 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...	53	585	11.0	0
Don Roberts, 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...	53	653	12.3	4
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...	51	491	9.6	2
Greg Anderson, AZ	51	915	17.9	5
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... , 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...	50	366	7.3	3
JoJo Townsell, LA	47	777	16.5	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... , 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:...	47	824	17.5	7
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...	44	693	15.8	7
Ken Dunek, PHIL	44	508	11.5	0
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... , PORT 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... /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...	43	794	18.5	3
J. Jones, 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...	43	751	17.5	7
Jeff Smith Jeff Smith (running back) Jeff Smith is a former professional American football player who played running back for four seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the National Football League. His most productive season was 1986 with the Chiefs when he gained 1270 all-purpose yards, 557 of which came... , ORL Orlando Renegades The Orlando Renegades were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid-1980s.-In Washington:-1983 season:...	42	521	12.4	1
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... , PORT 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...	41	522	12.7	5

1985 USFL regular season sortable offensive team statistics

Team	Pts.	Ave.	Rank	Total Yards	Ave.	Rank	Rush. Yards	Ave.	Rank	Pass. Yards	Ave.	Rank
Houston	544	30.2	1	7032	391	1	1192	66	14	5840	324	1
Oakland	473	26.3	2	6354	353	4	2362	131	5	3992	222	4
Birmingham	436	24.2	3	5852	325	8	2463	137	3	3389	188	9
Denver	433	24.1	4	6629	368	3	2079	116	7	4550	253	3
Memphis	429	23.8	5	6201	345	5	2775	154	2	3426	190	8
New Jersey	418	23.2	6	6149	342	6	3763	209	1	2386	133	14
Jacksonville	407	22.6	7	5752	320	10	1998	111	11	3754	209	6
Tampa Bay	405	22.5	8	6709	373	2	2070	115	8	4639	258	2
Arizona	376	20.9	9	5804	322	9	2019	112	10	3785	210	5
Baltimore	368	20.4	10	5926	329	7	2420	134	4	3506	195	7
Orlando	308	17.1	11	4611	256	13	1818	101	12	2793	155	12
San Antonio	296	16.4	12	4597	255	14	1777	99	13	2820	157	11
Portland	275	15.3	13	5029	279	11	2041	113	9	2988	166	10
Los Angeles	266	14.8	14	4707	262	12	2087	116	6	2620	146	13

1985 USFL regular season sortable defensive team statistics

Team	Pts.	Ave.	Rank	Total Yards	Ave.	Rank	Rush. Yards	Ave.	Rank	Pass. Yards	Ave.	Rank
Baltimore	260	14.4	1	5291	294	2	2045	114	6	3246	180	3
Birmingham	299	16.6	2	4829	268	1	1807	100	1	3022	168	1
Memphis	337	18.7	3	5327	296	3	1897	105	3	3430	191	5
Oakland	359	19.9	4	5584	310	5	1832	102	2	3752	208	10
New Jersey	378	21.0	5	5685	316	7	1959	109	5	3726	207	9
Houston	388	21.6	6	6298	350	13	2168	120	8	4130	229	13
Denver	389	21.6	7	5924	329	8	2172	121	9	3752	208	11
Jacksonville	402	22.3	8	6121	340	10	2559	142	13	3562	198	7
Arizona	405	22.5	9	5518	307	4	2291	127	10	3227	179	2
Tampa Bay	422	23.4	10	5949	331	9	2390	133	12	3559	198	6
Portland	422	23.4	11	6177	343	11	2344	130	11	3833	213	12
San Antonio	436	24.2	12	5645	314	6	1949	108	4	3696	205	8
Los Angeles	456	25.3	13	6273	349	12	2132	118	7	4141	230	14
Orlando	481	26.7	14	6731	374	14	3319	184	14	3412	190	4

Awards

1985 USFL All-League Team

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...
WR Jim Smith
Jim Smith (American football)
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, BIRM
Birmingham Stallions
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TE 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
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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 Ray Pinney
Ray Pinney
Raymond Earl Pinney is a former NFL offensive tackle and guard who played seven seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was selected by the Steelers in the second round of the 1976 NFL Draft. Was the Steelers Starting Right Tackle in Super Bowl XIII. He played in the USFL. Won the 1983 USFL...

, 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....
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
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G Pat Saindon, 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...
C Kent Hull, 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...
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
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HB 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...
HB 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
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DE James Lockette, 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...
DE Bruce Thornton
Bruce Thornton (defensive lineman)
Bruce Edward Thornton is a former American football defensive lineman in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and the St. Louis Cardinals. He played college football for the University of Illinois and was drafted in the eighth round of the 1979 NFL Draft...

, 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...
DT Reggie White
Reggie White
Reginald Howard "Reggie" White was a professional American football player. He played 15 seasons as a defensive end in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers, becoming one of the most decorated players in NFL history...

, 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...
DT Dave Tipton
Dave Tipton
David Lance Tipton is a former professional American football player who played in six NFL seasons from 1971-1976 for the New York Giants, the San Diego Chargers and the Seattle Seahawks....

, AZ
Arizona Outlaws
The Arizona Outlaws were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League in the mid 1980s. They were owned by Fresno banker and real estate agent William Tatham, Sr., who had briefly owned the Portland Thunder of the World Football League.- 1984 Oklahoma...
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:...

, BALT
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
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CB Kerry Justin
Kerry Justin
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, 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...
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...

/AZ
Arizona Outlaws
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S Chuck Clanton
Chuck Clanton
-Biography:Clanton was born Cleveland Edward Clanton III on July 15, 1962 in Richmond, Virginia.-Career:After playing with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League, Clanton was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and...

, 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...
S Mike Lush, BALT

K Brian Franco, 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...
KR Clarence Verdin
Clarence Verdin
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, 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...
P Stan Talley, OAKL
Oakland Invaders
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PR Gerald McNeil
Gerald McNeil
Gerald McNeil is a former professional American football player. He was a wide receiver who often returned punts and kickoffs...

, 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...

MVP - HB 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
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Coach of the year - Rollie Dotsch
Rollie Dotsch
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, BIRM
Birmingham Stallions
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Special Teams Player of the year - WR Clarence Verdin
Clarence Verdin
Clarence Verdin is a former American football wide receiver who played for nine seasons in the National Football League from 1986 to 1994, six of those with the Indianapolis Colts. During his time with the Colts, he was famous for his end-zone celebration known as "The Verdance". He was selected...

, 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...

1985 The Sporting News USFL All-Star Team

WR Richard Johnson, HOU
Houston Gamblers
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WR 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
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WR Anthony Carter, OAKL
Oakland Invaders
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TE Gordon Hudson
Gordon Hudson
Gordon Lynn Hudson is an American football tight end born in Everett, Washington, on June 22, 1962. He attended Brighton High School in Salt Lake City, UT. He was a Two-time consensus All-America pick in 1982 and 1983 He led BYU to four WAC titles and four Holiday Bowl berths. He also set the NCAA...

, LA
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 Pat Saindon, 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...
C Kent Hull, 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...
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 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...
HB Gary Anderson
Gary Anderson (running back)
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, TB
Tampa Bay Bandits
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DE Reggie White
Reggie White
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, 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...
DE William Fuller
William Fuller (American football)
William Henry Fuller, Jr. is a retired American football player who played defensive end for 13 seasons in the National Football League...

, BALT
DT Jerald Bayliss, NO
Portland Breakers
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DT Doug Smith
Doug Smith (defensive lineman)
Douglas Arthur Smith is a former National Football League defensive tackle who played eight seasons for the Houston Oilers. He also played for the Birmingham Stallions of the 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...
OLB Herb Spencer, BIRM
Birmingham Stallions
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OLB Andy Hawkins
Andy Hawkins (American football)
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, 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...
ILB 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:...

, BALT
ILB John Nevens, 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...
ILB 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...

, 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...
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...

/AZ
Arizona Outlaws
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S Barney Bussey
Barney Bussey
Barney Bussey is a former American football safety. He attended high school at Lincoln County High School in Lincolnton, Georgia where he was a major reason behind Lincoln County's defensive success in the late '70s. Bussey was a terror on both sides of the ball, breaking long runs and chasing...

, MEM
Memphis Showboats
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S Chuck Clanton
Chuck Clanton
-Biography:Clanton was born Cleveland Edward Clanton III on July 15, 1962 in Richmond, Virginia.-Career:After playing with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League, Clanton was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and...

, 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...

K Tony Zendejas
Tony Zendejas
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, LA
KR Clarence Verdin
Clarence Verdin
Clarence Verdin is a former American football wide receiver who played for nine seasons in the National Football League from 1986 to 1994, six of those with the Indianapolis Colts. During his time with the Colts, he was famous for his end-zone celebration known as "The Verdance". He was selected...

, 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...
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 Gerald McNeil
Gerald McNeil
Gerald McNeil is a former professional American football player. He was a wide receiver who often returned punts and kickoffs...

, HOU
Houston Gamblers
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Player of the year—HB 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...

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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...
Coach of the year -- 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....

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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...
Executive of the year -- Jerry Sklar, 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...