Game Used Equipment Gamblers game used items are very difficult to find. Two or three collectors seem to own 90% of what exists -- and they aren't interested in selling! The rest of us are left to scour the web, auction houses and trade publications to find what happens to become avaialble from time to time. Collectors will often pay premium prices for equipment that shows moderate to heavy game use. A helmet is the easiest type of equipment to duplicate, so knowing the provenance (history) of the item is important, as well as the characteristics of a vintage, authentic Gamblers helmet logo decal. A "common" player did not have significant playing time with the Gamblers or other USFL/NFL teams. A "starting" player had significant playing time with the Gamblers or other USFL/NFL teams (Carl Allen, Scott Boucher, Pete Catan, Tony Fitzpatrick, Willie Harper, Andy and Mike Hawkins, Frank Kalil, Mike Mitchell, Dale Walters, etc.) A "star" player is a highly-collected Gambler, which can be due to their popularity during their college and/or professional careers (Kiki DeAyala, Luther Bradley, Todd Fowler, Toni Fritsch, Richard Johnson, Gerald McNeil, Ricky Sanders, Clarence Verdin). The values listed for "star" player jerseys are broad due to several factors -- the level of wear on the item and current market conditions are the two biggest factors. We are unaware of any legitimate Jim Kelly Gamblers jerseys being sold or auctioned, and have not assigned a value to the item.
White Jersey - Common Player	$150.00	$200.00
Black Jersey - Common Player	$175.00	$225.00
White Jersey - Starting Player	$250.00	$350.00
Black Jersey - Starting Player	$300.00	$400.00
White Jersey - Star Player	$500.00	$1,500.00
Black Jersey - Star Player	$500.00	$1,500.00
Jim Kelly Jersey	--	--
Helmet - Common Player (Game-Used with decals and facemask intact)	$350.00	$500.00

Publications A program was issued for each Gamblers home and away game and sold at the hosting stadium. The weekly magazine cover and format of the program was the same for every team in the USFL, with the exception of a 32 to 64 page insert featuring local advertising and info on the two opposing teams. The Gamblers published media guides before the 1984 and 1985 seasons, as well as Year In Review references after the 1984 and 1985 seasons (the 1985 Gamblers Year In Review is very difficult to find). The Gamblers also released a 40-page Preseason Prospectus before the 1985 season. The 1985 Sporting News USFL Guide and Register is listed here because Jim Kelly is featured on the cover.
1984 Gamblers Media Guide (Jim Kelly Cover)	$20.00	$30.00
1985 Gamblers Media Guide (Jim Kelly/Jack Pardee Cover)	$20.00	$30.00
1984 Gamblers - The Year In Review	$25.00	$40.00
1985 Gamblers - The Year In Review (Scarce)	$35.00	$50.00
1984 USFL Kickoff Game Program	$7.00	$12.00
1985 USFL Kickoff Game Program	$7.00	$12.00
1985 Sporting News USFL Guide and Register (Jim Kelly Cover)	$25.00	$40.00
1985 Gamblers Pre-Season Prospectus (40 pages)	$20.00	$30.00

Cards Only a handful of cards featuring Gamblers players were issued in 1984 and 1985. Topps produced a 132-card USFL box set in 1984 that featured six Gamblers, and their 1985 issue featured ten. The only Gamblers team-issued card I am aware of is a 5x7 photo featuring Jim Kelly in his black jersey. Click a player's name to see a scan of his card.
Circa 1984-85 Gamblers B/W Team Issue -- Jim Kelly	$10.00	$15.00
1984 Topps USFL #33 -- Kiki DeAyala	$1.00	$2.00
1984 Topps USFL #34 -- Sam Harrell	$1.00	$2.00
1984 Topps USFL #35 -- Mike Hawkins	$1.00	$2.00
1984 Topps USFL #36 -- Jim Kelly	$40.00	$80.00
1984 Topps USFL #37 -- Mark Rush	$1.00	$2.00
1984 Topps USFL #38 -- Ricky Sanders	$4.00	$8.00
1985 Topps USFL #39 -- Luther Bradley	$0.50	$1.00
1985 Topps USFL #40 -- Pete Catan	$0.50	$1.00
1985 Topps USFL #41 -- Kiki DeAyala	$0.50	$1.00
1985 Topps USFL #42 -- Toni Fritsch	$0.50	$1.00
1985 Topps USFL #43 -- Sam Harrell	$0.50	$1.00
1985 Topps USFL #44 -- Richard Johnson	$1.00	$2.00
1985 Topps USFL #45 -- Jim Kelly	$10.00	$20.00
1985 Topps USFL #46 -- Gerald McNeil	$0.50	$1.00
1985 Topps USFL #47 -- Clarence Verdin	$1.00	$2.00
1985 Topps USFL #48 -- Dale Walters	$0.50	$1.00

Posters/Pennants Gambler and Highroller posters are tough to find in nice condition. The majority of these were printed on flimsy stock, and were often givaways at games or other events and were easily damaged before making it home. Wrinkles, tears, tack holes and tape marks all reduce the value of posters and pennants. Gamblers pennants can often be found in like-new condition on the internet, and of the four styles we've found, the pennant with the large Gamblers logo (no helmet) is by far the rarest.
Gamblers Pennant (Helmet facing left)	$10.00	$20.00
Gamblers Pennant (Helmet facing left, three horizontal stripes to left of helmet)	$15.00	$25.00
Gamblers Pennant (Helmet facing right, helmet has newer style two-bar facemask)	$15.00	$25.00
Gamblers Pennant (Large Gamblers logo, no helmet)	$25.00	$40.00
1984 Team Photo Poster (Sponsored by Stop-N-Go)	$15.00	$25.00
1985 Team Photo Poster (Sponsored by 97 Rock and Pizza Inn)	$15.00	$25.00
1985 Gamblers Schedule Poster (Jim Kelly/Richard Johnson)	$10.00	$20.00
1984 "The Gambler" Poster (Jim Kelly)	$10.00	$15.00
1985 "The Greatest Gambler" Poster (Jim Kelly, Sponsored by Pizza Inn and The Houston Post)	$15.00	$25.00
1984 Highrollers Poster (Sponsored by Lite Beer)	$10.00	$15.00
1985 Highrollers Poster (Sponsored by 97 Rock and Pizza Inn)	$10.00	$15.00

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