1984 Gamblers at Gunslingers (Week 2)
Pregame	Most
Halftime	Most
Postgame	No
Commercials	Some
Overall Video Quality	7/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Gunslingers - Rick Neuheisel, Mike Ford
Network	ESPN
DVDs	2
Notes	A Gamblers player lent us his SLP VHS master of this game (and several others) in 2008. This upgrade replaced a version that had poor video quality and was missing the entire fourth quarter of the game (due to a long delay when the stadium lights went out). Played in extremely cold weather, with a wind chill factor of -21 degrees. Look for the Joe Montana Ford commercial! Played March 5, 1984.

1984 Generals at Gamblers (Week 4)
Pregame	Yes
Halftime	Yes
Postgame	Some
Commercials	Several
Overall Video Quality	7/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly Generals - Brian Sipe
Network	ABC (WFAA, Dallas)
DVDs	2
Notes	This version is one of several games donated by a Gamblers player in 2008, and was transferred directly from the SLP VHS master tape. First-ever Gamblers home game. Announced by Keith Jackson and Lynn Swann. Played March 18, 1984.

1984 Panthers at Gamblers (Week 5)
Pregame	N/A
Halftime	Some
Postgame	Some
Commercials	N/A
Overall Video Quality	8/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Panthers - Bobby Hebert
Network	N/A (Sideline Camera)
DVDs	1
Notes	This game was never televised. Fortunately, raw video footage shot from the Panthers sideline is available. Includes several crowd, cheerleading and sideline shots, and it's apparent the the camera crew was working for the Gamblers. Panthers QB Bobby Hebert is interviewed after the game and mentions how good of a linebacker Kiki DeAyala is. Approx. 100 minutes of coverage. Played March 26, 1984.

1984 Wranglers at Gamblers (Week 9)
Pregame	No
Halftime	Some
Postgame
Commercials	No
Overall Video Quality	7.5/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly Wranglers - Greg Landry
Network	ESPN
DVDs	1
Notes	Some edited huddles, run time of game is 1:34. End of DVD includes ten minutes of USFL game hi-lites from weeks 9 and 10. Played April 21, 1984.

1984 Express at Gamblers (Week 10)
Pregame	Yes
Halftime	Yes
Postgame	Yes
Commercials	Yes
Overall Video Quality	8.5/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly Express - Steve Young
Network	ESPN
DVDs	2
Notes	This version comes directly from a VHS master donated by a Gamblers player in 2008. A classic shootout between two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks! Great video quality and almost four hours of unedited footage makes this high-flying battle one of the best USFL original broadcasts available today. Announced by Jim Simpson and Paul Maguire. Played April 30, 1984.

1984 Gamblers at Panthers (Week 11)
Pregame	No
Halftime	Yes
Postgame	Yes
Commercials	Yes
Overall Video Quality	8/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly Panthers - Bobby Hebert
Network	ABC (WFAA, Dallas)
DVDs	2
Notes	This version is one of several games donated in 2008 by a Gamblers player, and was transferred directly from the VHS master. Video begins early in the first quarter. The end of the video features part of a local Dallas public service show called "Black Horizons." Right on, brother! Played May 6, 1984.

1984 Gamblers at Maulers (Week 12)
Pregame	N/A
Halftime	No
Postgame
Commercials	Yes (not original)
Overall Video Quality	9/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Maulers - Glen Carano, Tom Rozantz
Network	ESPN
DVDs	1
Notes	"ESPN Classic" version, which is a two-hour edited rebroadcast of the original ESPN airing. Announced by Jim Simpson and Don Heinrich. Played May 12, 1984.

1984 Outlaws at Gamblers (Week 13)
Pregame	Yes
Halftime	Yes
Postgame	Yes
Commercials	Yes
Overall Video Quality	7/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Outlaws - Doug Williams
Network	ABC (WFAA, Dallas)
DVDs	2
Notes	This game was previously unavailable in trading circles - until now! This came directly from an SLP VHS master tape donated by a Gamblers player in 2008. ABC cuts away to the Breakers at Bandits game during part of the fourth quarter. Announced by Kevin Kiley and Corey McPherrin. The end of the video features part of an Indy 500 program featuring Bill Flemming and Jackie Stewart. Played May 20, 1984.

1984 Gamblers at Gold (Week 15)
Pregame	Yes
Halftime	Yes
Postgame	Yes
Commercials	Most
Overall Video Quality	7/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Gold - Fred Mortensen, Craig Penrose, Ken Hobart
Network	ABC (KGO, San Francisco)
DVDs	2
Notes	Gamblers running back Todd Fowler sets a new USFL single-game rushing record, eclipsing the one set by teammate Sam Harrell! Former University of Texas running back Darryl Clark makes a rare appearance to relieve Fowler. Played June 3, 1984.

1984 Blitz at Gamblers (Week 16)
Pregame	Yes
Halftime	Most
Postgame	No
Commercials	Few
Overall Video Quality	8/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Blitz - Ron Reeves
Network	ABC
DVDs	1
Notes	Edited huddles. The Gamblers break the all-time pro record for yards in a season, and Jim Kelly sets records for touchdown throws in a season and season passing yards. Played June 10, 1984.

1984 Gunslingers at Gamblers (Week 17)
Pregame	No
Halftime	Some
Postgame	No
Commercials	No
Overall Video Quality	9/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly Gunslingers - Rick Neuheisel
Network	ESPN
DVDs	2
Notes	Very nice video quality, has a few edited huddles near the end of the game. Played June 18, 1984.

1984 Showboats at Gamblers (Week 18)
Pregame	Yes
Halftime	Some
Postgame	No
Commercials	Some
Overall Video Quality	7/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Showboats - Mike Kelley, Ken Johnson
Network	ESPN
DVDs	2
Notes	The final Gamblers game of the 1984 season, also known as "The Joe Bock Game." Reggie White plays for the Showboats. Played June 25, 1984.

1984 Wranglers at Gamblers (Div. Playoff)
Pregame	No
Halftime	No
Postgame	Most
Commercials	No
Overall Video Quality	7.5/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly Wranglers - Greg Landry
Network	ABC (KJEO, Fresno)
DVDs	2
Notes	The only Gamblers playoff game played at home in the Astrodome. Played July 1, 1984.

1985 Gamblers at Express (Week 1)
Pregame	N/A
Halftime	N/A
Postgame	N/A
Commercials	N/A
Overall Video Quality	8/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly Express - Steve Young
Network	N/A
DVDs	3
Notes	Footage was professionally shot with three cameras, but does not include audio. The origin of this video is unknown to us, but parts of this video feed were definitely played on the stadium's scoreboard display screen.

1985 Gamblers at Bandits (Week 2)
Pregame	Yes
Halftime	Yes
Postgame	N/A
Commercials	Yes
Overall Video Quality	7/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Bandits - John Reaves, Jimmy Jordan
Network	ABC (KTRK, Houston)
DVDs	4
Notes	The channel is changed to a Dudley Moore movie with 6:37 remaining in the third quarter (after a Gamblers kick to Tampa), and returns when the Gamblers get the ball back. Lasts for four minutes... Sheesh! Announced by Keith Jackson and Lynn Swann. Played March 3, 1985. Version upgraded August, 2009

1985 Gold at Gamblers (Week 4)
Pregame	Most
Halftime	Some
Postgame	No
Commercials	No
Overall Video Quality	7/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Gold - Vince Evans, Bob Gagliano
Network	ESPN
DVDs	2
Notes	Announced by Jim Simpson and Ed Biles. Missing much of the third quarter, has a running time of 139 minutes. Very solid performance by Jim Kelly. Played March 18, 1985.

1985 Stars at Gamblers (Week 6)
Pregame	Yes
Halftime	No
Postgame	Yes
Commercials	No
Overall Video Quality	7.5/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly Stars - Chuck Fusina
Network	ABC
DVDs	2
Notes	The end of disc 2 features most of a weekly USFL show recapping week 5 of the 1985 season. Announced by Keith Jackson and Lynn Swann. Played March 31, 1985.

1985 Gamblers at Generals (Week 7)
Pregame	Yes
Halftime	Yes
Postgame	Yes
Commercials	Yes
Overall Video Quality	8/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Generals - Doug Flutie
Network	ABC (WABC, New York)
DVDs	2
Notes	Herschel Walker racks up the yardage, setting USFL records for longest run and most rushing yards in a game! The contest is a classic - and somewhat frustrating - meeting between Kelly and Flutie! Played April 7, 1985.

1985 Gamblers at Breakers (Week 11)
Pregame	No
Halftime	Most
Postgame	N/A
Commercials	No
Overall Video Quality	6/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Breakers - Doug Woodward, Matt Robinson
Network	ESPN
DVDs	2
Notes	Video quality improves after the first hour. Run time is 2 hours, 37 minutes. Announced by Roger Twibell and Mike Haffner. Career game for Richard Johnson, who sets the USFL record for TD receptions in a game! Played May 6, 1985.

1985 Gamblers at Showboats (Week 12)
Pregame	Some
Halftime	No
Postgame	Some
Commercials	Most
Overall Video Quality	7.5/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly Showboats - Mike Kelley
Network	ABC (WHBQ, Memphis)
DVDs	2
Notes	A tight defensive battle that stays close to the end; Reggie White looks for Jim Kelly. Announced by Keith Jackson and Lynn Swann. Played May 12, 1985.

1985 Bulls at Gamblers (Week 13)
Pregame	Some
Halftime	Some
Postgame	No
Commercials	No
Overall Video Quality	7.5/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly Bulls - Brian Sipe
Network	ESPN
DVDs	1
Notes	Edited huddles during part of the fourth quarter. Announced by Tim Brando and Hike Haffner. Played May 20, 1985.

1985 Stallions at Gamblers (Week 15)
Pregame	Some
Halftime	Some
Postgame	N/A
Commercials	No
Overall Video Quality	8/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Todd Dillon Stallions - Cliff Stoudt
Network	ESPN
DVDs	1
Notes	Game contains some edited huddles to bring the run time down to two hours. Played June 3, 1985.

1985 Gamblers at Gold (Week 16)
Pregame	Yes
Halftime	Yes
Postgame	N/A
Commercials	Yes
Overall Video Quality	9/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Todd Dillon, Bruce Threadgill Gold - Bob Gagliano
Network	ABC (KLTV, Tyler)
DVDs	2
Notes	This version comes directly from a VHS master donated by a Gamblers player in 2008, and has near-perfect video quality. The game is interrupted by a heavy rainstorm and lightning, and the lightning strikes wreak havoc on the broadcast. Announced by Keith Jackson and Lynn Swann. After the game, you'll see a glimpse of high-stakes, competitive miniature golf! One of the nicer original USFL broadcasts available today. Played June 9, 1985.

1985 Gunslingers at Gamblers (Week 17)
Pregame	No
Halftime	Yes
Postgame	No
Commercials	Yes
Overall Video Quality	8/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Todd Dillon, Bruce Threadgill Gunslingers - Rick Neuheisel
Network	ESPN
DVDs	2
Notes	Video problem first minute of the game, otherwise the game is nice. Played June 17, 1985.

1985 Invaders at Gamblers (Week 18) Version One
Pregame	Yes
Halftime	Yes
Postgame	N/A
Commercials	Yes
Overall Video Quality	7.5/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Todd Dillon Invaders - Bobby Hebert
Network	ESPN
DVDs	4
Notes	Final regular season game played by the Gamblers franchise, and also the final regular season game played in the USFL. Announced by Tim Brando and Mike Hafner. A few minutes of Sports Center are included at the end of the game. Played June 24, 1985. Because of the commercials, this version is more complete than version two. The picture quality isn't as nice as version two, however.

Version Two
Pregame	Yes
Halftime	Yes
Postgame	N/A
Commercials	Some
Overall Video Quality	8.5/10
DVDs	2
Notes	This version is shorter than version one due to many missing commercials. Version two's picture quality is a bit nicer, so this is the one you'll want if the missing commercials are not a concern.

1985 Gamblers at Stallions (Quarterfinal Playoff)
Pregame	Yes
Halftime	Yes
Postgame	Yes
Commercials	Yes
Overall Video Quality	9/10
Quarterbacks	Gamblers - Jim Kelly Stallions - Cliff Stoudt
Network	ABC (KTRK, Houston)
DVDs	4
Notes	Transferred directly from a master VHS tape, with incredibly sharp video quality! This version replaces a lesser version with poorer video quality and no commercials or halftime. Played June 29, 1985.

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