United States Football League

United States Football League

The United States Football League was a professional football league which lasted for only three seasons. Games were contested during the spring months, and the league was originally designed as an alternative for National Football League from March through July. However, following the 1985 season, league owners decided to take on the NFL head-to-head by proposing a 1986 fall season. Most stadiums the USFL teams played in were already operated by NFL teams. The USFL then sued the NFL, claiming it was a monopoly under antitrust laws. A jury determined the NFL was a monopoly, but only awarded the USFL a total of $3.76 in treble damages. The league disbanded officially in 1987. Fast Facts:

Games were televised on ABC and ESPN
Several innovations, such as the two-point conversion, instant replay, and a salary cap, were all eventually adopted by the NFL
3 former USFL players now enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame: Reggie White, Steve Young, and Jim Kelly

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Wikipedia: United States Football League
Google News: United States Football League
This is the USFL.com: Fan site of the USFL
USFL.info: USFL History
USFL On-line Museum: USFL Memorabilia and Fan Site

United States Football League Teams

Arizona Wranglers 1983 & 1984
Birmingham Stallions 1983-85
Boston/New Orleans/Portland Breakers 1983-85
Chicago Blitz 1983 & 1984
Denver Gold 1983-85
Houston Gamblers 1984 & 1985
Jacksonville Bulls 1984 & 1985
Los Angeles Express 1983 & 1984
Memphis Showboats 1984 & 1985
Michigan Panthers 1983 & 1984
New Jersey Generals 1983-85
Oakland Invaders 1983-85
Oklahoma/Arizona Outlaws 1984 & 1985
Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars 1983-85
Pittsburgh Maulers 1984
San Antonio Gunslingers 1984 & 1985
Tampa Bay Bandits 1983-85
Washington Federals/Orlando Renegades 1983 & 1984

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