In the next few weeks a new documentary will be aired on ESPN called “Who Killed The USFL?”  Here is the link to more information:

http://www.espnmediazone.com/press_kits/ESPN_Films/30for30_TCA.htm#E

Here is a 1987 New York Times review of “The $1 League: The Rise and Fall Of The USFL”:  http://www.nytimes.com/1987/01/15/books/books-of-the-times-071287.html

It is not a favorable review of the book.  Nonetheless at the time you have to remember the New York Times’ influence with its sports section and its affinity for the NFL.  In future posts, items stories mentioned in Jim Byrne’s book will be analyzed.  For now, if you wish to purchase a copy of the book then start your search on Amazon.com by visiting the link below:

The $1 League, The Rise and Fall of the USFL

Here is an article from the USA Today (2006) about the uncashed check which Steve Erhart holds (as of 2006) from the USFL-NFL lawsuit: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2006-08-07-usfl-retrospective_x.htm

It talks about the market for USFL memorabilia and merchandise, and it gives some great quotes about the early days of the USFL.

It’s true! The United States Football League had its origin in the 1960’s when David Dixon, the USFL’s founder, decided to pursue a NFL franchise for the city of New Orleans. In fact, Walter O’Malley and the Anheuser-Busch group were approached. Even the legendary Paul Brown had input on the concept of the USFL!

Here are two articles of interest about the “1960’s” vision which later became the USFL of the 1980’s:

• 1982 Sports Illustrated article about the USFL’s formation
• David Dixon Wikipedia article

If these articles bring back great memories then take the next step and click the links below for USFL-related merchandise: