Posts tagged: USFL history

Sep 05 2009

Hard To Find USFL Memorabilia – Jerseys, Helmet Decals, Jackets, Sweaters, And More

Click this link to get USFL T-Shirts and other t-shirts from the 1980's


Here is a link to a sports memorabilia dealer who specializes in minor league and folded professional sports leagues.  This link goes directly to his USFL memorabilia page:  http://www.murfandpat.com/a-22.htm

I bought my first USFL jerseys here nearly two decades ago, and at the time the service was great.  Be sure to contact first and make sure that the item you want is still available.

Hope this helps those of you looking for unique, hard-to-find USFL items such as:

  • Jackets and windbreakers
  • Game used USFL jerseys
  • Shirts and sweaters
Click this link to get USFL T-Shirts and other t-shirts from the 1980's


Sep 04 2009

1987 Review Of The $1 League – The Rise And Fall Of The USFL

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

Sep 01 2009

Did You Know That The USFL Had Its Origin In The 1960’s?

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:

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

Aug 31 2009

Interesting History On The Birmingham Stallions

Here is a great set of resources to help you learn more about the Birmingham Stallions, one of the few USFL teams which played in all 3 seasons (1983 to 1985):

Front Office:   http://www.usfl.info/stallions/frontoffice.html
Logos & Photos of Memorabilia:   http://www.usfl.info/stallions/archives.html

If you are seeking Birmingham Stallions merchandise then start your search at either of these two links:

Birmingham Stallions USFL Licensed Authentic Mini Football Helmet from Remarkable Products

Aug 30 2009

USFL History – Pittsburgh Maulers At Michigan Panthers 1984

Here are highlights of one of the closer games in USFL history from a clip found on YouTube.  It features the 1984 matchup between the Pittsburgh Maulers facing the Michigan Panthers.  The game was played in the Pontiac Silverdome and features future NFL stars Mike Rozier, Bobby Hebert, and Anthony Carter:

If this video puts a smile on your face because of the memories then take the next step and click either of the images below for Maulers and Panthers merchandise:

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