Houston Gamblers
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The Houston Gamblers were an American football team that competed in the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985.
The team played its home games at the Astrodome.
The Gamblers were coached by former NFL head coach Jack Pardee in both their seasons.
The most notable player on the team was future Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly.
Led by Kelly and employing the run-and-shoot offense, the Gamblers appeared in the playoffs in each of their two seasons, but suffered first-round defeats both times.
The team was to be merged with the New Jersey Generals for the 1986 season, but that season would never be played.
Team colors were black, red, and white.
[edit] Single Season Leaders
- Rushing Yards: 1009 (1984), Todd Fowler
- Receiving Yards: 1445 (1984), Richard Johnson
- Passing Yards: 5219 (1984), Jim Kelly (also league record)
[edit] Season-By-Season
Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties
| Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 1st WC Central | Lost Quarterfinal (Arizona) |
| 1985 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 3rd WC | Lost Quarterfinal (Birmingham) |
| Totals | 23 | 15 | 0 | (including playoffs) | |
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| United States Football League |
| Arizona Wranglers (1983-84) | Birmingham Stallions (1983-85) | Boston/New Orleans/Portland Breakers (1983-85) | Chicago Blitz (1983-84) | Denver Gold (1983-85) | Los Angeles Express (1983-85) | Michigan Panthers (1983-84) | New Jersey Generals (1983-85) | Oakland Invaders (1983-85) | Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars (1983-85) | Tampa Bay Bandits (1983-85) | Washington Federals/Orlando Renegades (1983-85) | Houston Gamblers (1984-85) | Jacksonville Bulls (1984-85) | Memphis Showboats (1984-85) | Oklahoma/Arizona Outlaws (1984-85) | Pittsburgh Maulers (1984) | San Antonio Gunslingers (1984-85) |
