1983 USFL season

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The 1983 USFL season was the inaugural season of the United States Football League.

DurationMarch 6 – July 3, 1983
DateJuly 17, 1983
Finals venueDenver, Colorado
Finals championsMichigan Panthers
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1983 USFL season
DurationMarch 6 – July 3, 1983
DateJuly 17, 1983
Finals venueDenver, Colorado
Finals championsMichigan Panthers
Seasons
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1983 USFL season is located in the United States
Breakers
Breakers
Federals
Federals
Generals
Generals
Stars
Stars
Bandits
Bandits
Blitz
Blitz
Panthers
Panthers
Stallions
Stallions
Express
Express
Gold
Gold
Invaders
Invaders
Wranglers
Wranglers
USFL teams: Pacific, Central, Atlantic

Rules differences from NFL

  • Optional 2 point conversion after touchdown (the NFL would add this rule in 1994).
  • Optional 1 inch kicking tee for extra points and field goal attempts.
  • Clock stop on first downs within the last 2 minutes of the 2nd and 4th quarters.
  • Intentional and unintentional pass interference.
  • Six member officiating crew (no side judge).
  • The USFL game ball was 3⁄8 inch (1 cm) shorter than the NFL game ball (both made by Wilson).
  • There were no preseason games.

Expansion cities for 1984

During the 1983 season, the USFL announced expansion cities for the 1984 season.

Regular season

More information USFL Atlantic Division, W ...
USFL Atlantic Division
 W L T PCT DIV PF PA STK
Philadelphia Stars 15 3 0 .833 4–2 379 204 L1
Boston Breakers 11 7 0 .611 5–1 399 334 W1
New Jersey Generals 6 12 0 .333 2–4 314 437 L1
Washington Federals 4 14 0 .222 1–5 297 422 W2
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More information USFL Central Division, W ...
USFL Central Division
 W L T PCT DIV PF PA STK
Michigan Panthers 12 6 0 .667 4–2 451 337 W4
Chicago Blitz 12 6 0 .667 4–2 456 271 W1
Tampa Bay Bandits 11 7 0 .611 2–4 363 378 L1
Birmingham Stallions 9 9 0 .500 2–4 343 326 W1
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More information USFL Pacific Division, W ...
USFL Pacific Division
 W L T PCT DIV PF PA STK
Oakland Invaders 9 9 0 .500 4–2 319 319 W1
Los Angeles Express 8 10 0 .444 3–3 296 370 W1
Denver Gold 7 11 0 .389 2–4 284 304 L2
Arizona Wranglers 4 14 0 .222 2–4 261 442 L10
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Michigan won the tiebreaker with Chicago based on season series 2-0-0

Playoffs

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Away teamScoreHome teamDate
Divisional playoffs
Chicago Blitz38–44 (OT)Philadelphia StarsJuly 9, 1983
Oakland Invaders21–37Michigan PanthersJuly 10, 1983
USFL Championship Game
Mile High Stadium, Denver Colorado
Michigan Panthers24–22Philadelphia StarsJuly 17, 1983
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Division playoffs USFL Championship
      
A1 Philadelphia 44 (OT)
C2 Chicago 38
A1 Philadelphia 22
C1 Michigan 24
P1 Oakland 21
C1 Michigan 37
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Statistics

1983 regular season stat leaders

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1983 Passing Leaders (over 100 attempts)
Name, TeamAttComp%yardsYDs/AttTDTD %LongINTINT %Rating
Bobby Hebert, MICH45125757.035687.91276.0t81173.886.8
Fred Besana, OAK55034562.739807.24213.8t80162.985.1
Greg Landry, CHIC33418856.323837.13164.85292.783.5
Jimmy Jordan, TB23814560.918317.69145.949145.980.0
Chuck Fusina, PHIL42123856.527186.46153.652102.478.1
Alan Risher, ARIZ42423655.726726.30204.7t98163.874.7
Johnnie Walton, BOS58933056.037726.40203.4t86183.174.0
Mike Rae, LA31917554.919646.16113.4t61103.171.9
Mike Hohensee, WASH1909248.412976.8394.7t8073.771.3
Bobby Scott, NJ/CHIC37421056.128137.52112.9t65195.168.9
Tom Ramsey, LA30716052.119756.43134.2t82144.667.4
Mike Kelley, TB1668148.810036.0442.44353.063.4
Bob Lane, BIRM34617550.622646.54144.053185.263.3
Kim McQuilken, WASH33418856.319125.7272.155144.262.4
John Reaves, TB25913953.717266.6693.551166.260.4
Ken Johnson, DENV24812148.811154.5062.4t56124.849.4
Joe Gilliam, WASH1024039.26736.6054.9t521211.839.0
Reggie Collier, BIRM1084743.56045.5910.9t4676.537.7
Dan Manucci, ARIZ1195243.75774.8521.7t4886.736.3
Jeff Knapple, DENV/NJ21310549.311915.5931.441198.934.0
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1983 Rushing leaders
POS Name, TeamAttYdsAvg.LongTDs
HB Herschel Walker, NJ41218124.4t8317
HB Kelvin Bryant, PHIL31814424.54516
HB Ken Lacy, MI23211805.1596
HB Tim Spencer, CHIC30011573.9256
HB Arthur Whittington, OAK28210433.7246
HB Kevin Long, CHIC26210223.93312
HB Richard Crump, BOS1909905.2628
HB Ken Talton, BIRM2289074.0285
HB Craig James, WASH2028234.1244
HB Harry Sydney, DENV1768014.6459
HB Billy Taylor, WASH1717574.4345
HB Calvin Murray, ARIZ1796993.9344
HB Greg Boone, TB1746944.0215
HB Allen Harvin, PHIL1396814.9497
HB Larry Canada, DENV1426314.4t243
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1983 Receiving Leaders
POS Name, TeamRecYdsAvg.LongTDs
WR Trumaine Johnson, CHIC81132216.35610
WR Danny Buggs, TB76114615.1515
WR Ricky Ellis, LA6971610.4366
TE Raymond Chester, OAK6895114.0575
WR Eric Truvillion, TB66108016.44615
HB Arthur Whittington, OAK665848.83.72
TE Mark Keel, ARIZ6580212.3272
HB Billy Taylor, WASH645238.2552
WR Joey Walters, WASH6395915.2426
WR Jackie Flowers, ARIZ6386913.8t9811
WR Neil Balholm, ARIZ6370311.2275
WR Nolan Franz, BOS6284813.7504
WR Gordon Banks, OAK6185514.0412
TE Michael Cobb, MICH6174612.2315
WR Anthony Carter, MICH60118119.7t819
WR Scott Fitzkee, PHIL5573113.3443
WR Charles Smith, BOS54100918.7t585
WR Wyatt Henderson, OAK5480114.8t539
HB Herschel Walker, NJ534899.2t651
HB Kelvin Bryant, PHIL534107.7501
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Awards

Offense

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Position Player(s)
Quarterback 11 Bobby Hebert, Michigan Panthers
Running back 34 Herschel Walker, New Jersey Generals
44 Kelvin Bryant, Philadelphia Stars
Wide receiver 2 Trumaine Johnson, Chicago Blitz
84 Eric Truvillion, Tampa Bay Bandits
Tight end 87 Raymond Chester, Oakland Invaders
Offensive tackle 75 Irv Eatman, Philadelphia Stars
74 Ray Pinney, Michigan Panthers
Guard 78 Buddy Aydelette, Birmingham Stallions
63 Thom Dornbrook, Michigan Panthers
Center 67 Bob Van Duyne, Tampa Bay Bandits
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Defense

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Position Player(s)
Defensive end 79 Mike Raines, Birmingham Stallions
70 Kit Lathrop, Chicago Blitz
Defensive tackle 68 Fred Nordgren, Tampa Bay Bandits
Linebacker 57 John Corker, Michigan Panthers
52 Stan White, Chicago Blitz
54 Sam Mills, Philadelphia Stars
56 Marcus Marek, Boston Breakers
Cornerback 33 Jeff George, Tampa Bay Bandits
34 David Martin, Denver Gold
Safety 27 Luther Bradley, Chicago Blitz
25 Scott Woerner, Philadelphia Stars
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Special teams

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Position Player(s)
Kicker 5 Tim Mazzetti, Boston Breakers
Punter 10 Stan Talley, Oakland Invaders
Kickoff returner 40 Eric Robinson, Washington Federals
Punt returner 34 David Martin, Denver Gold
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Season awards

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AwardWinnerPositionTeam
USFL Most Valuable PlayerKelvin BryantRBPhiladelphia Stars
USFL Most Valuable Player (AP)Kelvin BryantRBPhiladelphia Stars
USFL Player of the Year (TSN)Bobby HebertQBMichigan Panthers
USFL Man of the YearRaymond ChesterWROakland Invaders
USFL Coach of the YearDick CouryHead coachBoston Breakers
USFL Coach of the Year (TSN)Dick CouryHead coachBoston Breakers
USFL Outstanding Running BackHerschel WalkerRBNew Jersey Generals
USFL Outstanding QuarterbackBobby HebertQBMichigan Panthers
USFL Leading Scorer AwardDavid TroutKPhiladelphia Stars
USFL Leading ReceiverTrumaine JohnsonWRChicago Blitz
USFL Defensive Player of the YearJohn CorkerLBMichigan Panthers
USFL Outstanding LinemanKit LathropDLChicago Blitz
Special Teams Player of the YearStan TalleyPOakland Invaders
USFL Executive of the Year (TSN)Carl PetersonGeneral managerPhiladelphia Stars
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