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1984 Gamblers at Gunslingers
(Week 2)
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Pregame
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Most
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Halftime
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Most
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Postgame
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No
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Commercials
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Some
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Overall Video Quality
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7/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Gunslingers - Rick Neuheisel, Mike Ford |
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Network
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ESPN
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DVDs
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2
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Notes
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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.
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1984 Generals at Gamblers (Week
4)
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Pregame
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Yes
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Halftime
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Yes
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Postgame
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Some
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Commercials
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Several
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Overall Video Quality
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7/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly Generals - Brian Sipe |
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Network
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ABC (WFAA, Dallas)
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DVDs
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2
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Notes
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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.
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1984 Panthers at Gamblers (Week
5)
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Pregame
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N/A
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Halftime
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Some
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Postgame
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Some
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Commercials
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N/A
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Overall Video Quality
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8/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Panthers - Bobby Hebert |
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Network
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N/A (Sideline Camera)
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DVDs
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1
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Notes
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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.
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1984 Wranglers at Gamblers (Week
9)
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Pregame
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No
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Halftime
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Some
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Postgame
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Commercials
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No
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Overall Video Quality
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7.5/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly Wranglers - Greg Landry |
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Network
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ESPN
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DVDs
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1
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Notes
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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.
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1984 Express at Gamblers (Week
10)
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Pregame
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Yes
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Halftime
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Yes
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Postgame
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Yes
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Commercials
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Yes
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Overall Video Quality
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8.5/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly Express - Steve Young |
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Network
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ESPN
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DVDs
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2
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Notes
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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.
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1984 Gamblers at Panthers (Week
11)
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Pregame
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No
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Halftime
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Yes
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Postgame
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Yes
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Commercials
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Yes
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Overall Video Quality
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8/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly Panthers - Bobby Hebert |
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Network
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ABC (WFAA, Dallas)
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DVDs
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2
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Notes
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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.
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1984 Gamblers at Maulers (Week
12)
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Pregame
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N/A
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Halftime
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No
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Postgame
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Commercials
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Yes (not original)
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Overall Video Quality
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9/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Maulers - Glen Carano, Tom Rozantz |
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Network
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ESPN
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DVDs
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1
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Notes
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"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.
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1984 Outlaws at Gamblers (Week
13)
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Pregame
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Yes
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Halftime
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Yes
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Postgame
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Yes
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Commercials
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Yes
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Overall Video Quality
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7/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Outlaws - Doug Williams |
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Network
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ABC (WFAA, Dallas)
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DVDs
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2
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Notes
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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.
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1984 Gamblers at Gold (Week 15)
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Pregame
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Yes
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Halftime
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Yes
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Postgame
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Yes
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Commercials
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Most
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Overall Video Quality
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7/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Gold - Fred Mortensen, Craig Penrose, Ken Hobart |
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Network
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ABC (KGO, San Francisco)
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DVDs
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2
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Notes
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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.
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1984 Blitz at Gamblers (Week 16)
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Pregame
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Yes
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Halftime
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Most
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Postgame
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No
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Commercials
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Few
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Overall Video Quality
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8/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Blitz - Ron Reeves |
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Network
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ABC
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DVDs
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1
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Notes
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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.
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1984 Gunslingers at Gamblers (Week
17)
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Pregame
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No
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Halftime
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Some
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Postgame
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No
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Commercials
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No
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Overall Video Quality
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9/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly Gunslingers - Rick Neuheisel |
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Network
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ESPN
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DVDs
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2
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Notes
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Very nice video quality, has a few edited huddles
near the end of the game. Played June 18, 1984.
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1984 Showboats at Gamblers (Week
18)
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Pregame
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Yes
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Halftime
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Some
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Postgame
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No
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Commercials
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Some
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Overall Video Quality
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7/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Showboats - Mike Kelley, Ken Johnson |
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Network
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ESPN
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DVDs
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2
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Notes
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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.
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1984 Wranglers at Gamblers (Div.
Playoff)
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Pregame
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No
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Halftime
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No
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Postgame
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Most
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Commercials
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No
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Overall Video Quality
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7.5/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly Wranglers - Greg Landry |
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Network
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ABC (KJEO, Fresno)
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DVDs
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2
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Notes
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The only Gamblers playoff game played at home in
the Astrodome. Played July 1, 1984.
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1985 Gamblers at Express (Week
1)
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Pregame
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N/A
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Halftime
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N/A
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Postgame
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N/A
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Commercials
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N/A
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Overall Video Quality
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8/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly Express - Steve Young |
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Network
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N/A
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DVDs
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3
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Notes
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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.
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1985 Gamblers at Bandits (Week
2)
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Pregame
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Yes
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Halftime
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Yes
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Postgame
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N/A
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Commercials
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Yes
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Overall Video Quality
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7/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Bandits - John Reaves, Jimmy Jordan |
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Network
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ABC (KTRK, Houston)
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DVDs
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Notes
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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
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1985 Gold at Gamblers (Week
4)
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Pregame
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Most
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Halftime
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Some
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Postgame
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No
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Commercials
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No
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Overall Video Quality
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7/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Gold - Vince Evans, Bob Gagliano |
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Network
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ESPN
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DVDs
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2
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Notes
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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.
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1985 Stars at Gamblers (Week 6)
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Pregame
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Yes
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Halftime
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No
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Postgame
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Yes
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Commercials
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No
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Overall Video Quality
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7.5/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly Stars - Chuck Fusina |
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Network
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ABC
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DVDs
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2
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Notes
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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.
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1985 Gamblers at Generals (Week
7)
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Pregame
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Yes
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Halftime
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Yes
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Postgame
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Yes
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Commercials
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Yes
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Overall Video Quality
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8/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Generals - Doug Flutie |
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Network
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ABC (WABC, New York)
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DVDs
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2
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Notes
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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.
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1985 Gamblers at Breakers (Week
11)
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Pregame
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No
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Halftime
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Most
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Postgame
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N/A
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Commercials
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No
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Overall Video Quality
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly, Todd Dillon Breakers - Doug Woodward, Matt Robinson
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Network
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ESPN
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DVDs
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2
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Notes
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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.
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1985 Gamblers at Showboats (Week
12)
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Pregame
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Some
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Halftime
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No
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Postgame
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Some
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Commercials
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Most
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Overall Video Quality
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7.5/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly Showboats - Mike Kelley |
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Network
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ABC (WHBQ, Memphis)
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DVDs
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2
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Notes
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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.
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1985 Bulls at Gamblers (Week 13)
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Pregame
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Some
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Halftime
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Some
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Postgame
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No
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Commercials
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No
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Overall Video Quality
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7.5/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly Bulls - Brian Sipe |
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Network
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ESPN
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DVDs
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1
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Notes
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Edited huddles during part of the fourth quarter.
Announced by Tim Brando and Hike Haffner. Played May 20, 1985.
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1985 Stallions at Gamblers (Week
15)
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Pregame
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Some
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Halftime
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Some
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Postgame
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N/A
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Commercials
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No
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Overall Video Quality
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8/10
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Gamblers - Todd Dillon Stallions - Cliff Stoudt
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Network
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ESPN
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DVDs
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1
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Notes
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Game contains some edited huddles to bring
the run time down to two hours. Played June 3, 1985.
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1985 Gamblers at Gold (Week 16)
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Pregame
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Yes
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Halftime
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Yes
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Postgame
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N/A
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Commercials
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Yes
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Overall Video Quality
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9/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Todd Dillon, Bruce Threadgill Gold - Bob Gagliano |
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Network
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ABC (KLTV, Tyler)
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DVDs
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2
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Notes
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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.
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1985 Gunslingers at Gamblers (Week
17)
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Pregame
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No
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Halftime
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Yes
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Postgame
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No
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Commercials
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Yes
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Overall Video Quality
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8/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Todd Dillon, Bruce Threadgill Gunslingers - Rick Neuheisel
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Network
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ESPN
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DVDs
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2
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Notes
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Video problem first minute of the game, otherwise
the game is nice. Played June 17, 1985.
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1985 Invaders at Gamblers
(Week 18) Version One
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Pregame
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Yes
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Halftime
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Yes
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Postgame
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N/A
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Commercials
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Yes
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Overall Video Quality
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7.5/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Todd Dillon Invaders - Bobby Hebert |
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Network
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ESPN
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DVDs
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4
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Notes
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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.
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Pregame
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Yes
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Halftime
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Yes
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Postgame
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N/A
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Commercials
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Some
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Overall Video Quality
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8.5/10
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DVDs
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2
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Notes
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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.
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1985 Gamblers at Stallions (Quarterfinal
Playoff)
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Pregame
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Yes
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Halftime
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Yes
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Postgame
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Yes
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Commercials
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Yes
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Overall Video Quality
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9/10
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Quarterbacks
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Gamblers - Jim Kelly Stallions - Cliff Stoudt |
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Network
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ABC (KTRK, Houston)
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DVDs
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4
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Notes
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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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