USFL Trivia Question

The 1984 Michigan Panthers-LA Express playoff game was the only pro football game to go into 3 overtimes, with the Express winning 27-21 on a Mel Gray rushing touchdown (where he broke his arm at the end of the run).  The Express tied the game 21-21 with less than a minute to go in regulation.  Which two players scored the points (touchdown and conversion) to tie the game?

Answer:

Kevin Nelson (touchdown)

Steve Young (rushing 2-point conversion)

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Michigan Panthers USFL Bumper Sticker

Bumper sticker from either the 1983 or 1984 Michigan Panthers.  Of interest, the Panthers were one of the first football teams to design a helmet logo which surrounded the ear hole, all the way to the base of the helmet.

This post will provide you multiple resources to discover more information about the Michigan Panthers.  The team played in the United States Football League during the 1983 and 1984 USFL seasons:

• Michigan Panthers on Squidoo
• Michigan Panthers on OursportsCentral
• Michigan Panthers on USFL.info
• Michigan Panthers on Remembertheusfl