Pennants and Posters
This pennant has "HOUSTON GAMBLERS" printed in silver. The helmet is facing to the right and has the "newer" style facemask. We believe this version is somwhat scarcer than the one with the helmet facing left and with an "older" style facemask (pictured below).
This pennant has "HOUSTON GAMBLERS" printed in silver. The helmet is facing to the left and has the "older" style facemask. We believe this pennant is the most common version produced for the Gamblers.
This large photo/poster is a vintage item from 1984-85, but we are unsure of its orgin. The poster is laminated.
The 1984 Gamblers team photo poster was sponsored by Coca-Cola and Stop-N-Go Markets. A detachable coupon offering a free can of Coke or Diet Coke is found on the left side of the poster.
A 1985 Gamblers schedule poster, featuring Jim Kelly and Richard Johnson. Sponsored by Lite Beer. We have never seen a 1984 version and aren't sure one even exists.
"The Gambler" poster from 1984 featuring a sexy Jim Kelly on the hood of a Corvette. Sponsored by the Houston Post and Ron Carter Chevrolet.
"The Greatest Gambler" poster from early 1985, featuring Jim Kelly. Sponsored by Pizza Inn and the Houston Post. Contains two coupons at the bottom (expired on June 2, 1985), offering a free Gamblers poster and "$9.99 Meal Deal."
"The Highrollers" cheerleader poster, circa 1984. Sponsored by Lite Beer.
7 3/4 by 10 inch publicity photo of the Highrollers, as issued by the Gamblers.

Tickets
1984 Week 3 versus the Blitz in Chicago. This was our monthly featured item for Jan./Feb. of 2010, and more info can be found here.
1984 Week 4 versus the Generals in Houston. First regular season home game played by the Gamblers franchise. This is a typical example of a Gamblers 1984 season ticket.
1984 Week 6 versus the Outlaws in Tulsa. This was our Monthly Featured Item for Sep./Oct. of 2009, and more info can be found here.
Several components from a used 1984 season ticket sheet. Five ticket stubs, a home schedule and "thank you" certificate.
1984 and 1985 Season Parking Pass stubs.
Two VIP Parking Pass stubs from Weeks 16 and 17 of the 1984 season.
Three items from the Gamblers' 1984 Playoff Game in the Astrodome on July 1. A scarce Skybox pass, VIP Parking stub and $15.00 admission ticket for the Mezzanine level.
1985 Week 10 versus the Gunslingers in San Antonio.
1985 Locker Room Pass for the Gamblers' final game played on June 29, 1985, a loss against the Birmingham Stallions in the first round of the playoffs. Also pictured is a vaiety of unused passes for the game (entertainment, bench, television, game official and field photographer).

Publications
The Gamblers 1984 Media Guide contains 224 pages, and features Jim Kelly/Bill Searcey artwork on the front cover. The back cover features a 1984 Gamblers season schedule.
The Gamblers 1985 Media Guide contains 160 pages, and features Jim Kelly/Jack Pardee artwork on the front cover. The back cover features a Lite Beer advertisement.
The Gamblers 1984 Central Division Champions "Year In Review."
The Gamblers 1985 Pre-Season Prospectus, which contains 40 pages.
The 1985 Sporting News Official USFL Guide and Register, with Jim Kelly on the front cover.

Bandanas and Towels
This towel was given to fans at the Gamblers' first playoff game on July 1, 1984. Sponsored by Del Taco. Played at the Astrodome, the Gamblers lost a heartbreaker to the Wranglers by one point.
This circa 1984-85 bandana was given away at a home game. Sponsored by Wendy's and KTXH-TV Channel 20.

Decals and Stickers
The "standard" Gamblers sticker, as issued by the team.
The first of two variations issued by the Mobil Gas Company in 1985. This example has the "Mobil" name, found at the top of the sticker, directly on the black background. The back of the sticker features two offers for tickets to the March 24 game against the Portland Breakers. This was our "Monthly Featured Item" for May/June of 2009, and more details can be found here.
We believe this variation is the second printing of the sticker. The "Mobil" name was given a white background to make it more obvious. We're not sure whether one version is scarcer than the other, and most people probably don't care. The backs of both sticker variations are exactly the same (see above photo).
The elusive Gamblers "Season Ticket Holder" sticker. Issued exclusively in season ticket packages, very few are known to exist today. It was our Monthly Featured Item for January of 2009, and more info can be found here.
Bumper sticker sponsored by KRBE Radio, 104 FM and 1070 AM.
Bumper sticker sponsored by KTXH-TV Channel 20, commemorating the Gamblers' winning the 1984 Central Division.

Schedules
1984 Gamblers two-sided pocket schedule, sponsored by Lite Beer. The front features an artist rendering of the USFL Championship trophy. All games are listed on back.
1984 and 1985 home schedules, printed on season ticket sheets.
1985 Gamblers two-sided pocket schedule featuring a photo of Jim Kelly and Sam Harrell. Sponsored by Kodak and KRBE 1070-AM. All games are listed on back.
This item is definitely NOT a pocket schedule -- it's a whopping 22 inches high and 14 inches across! Printed on very thick posterboard, the schedule lists all home and away contests from the inaugural 1984 season. The Coors logo appears in red and white at the top of the item. A folding cardboard easel on the back of the schedule allows it to stand on a flat surface (the one pictured is unused and unfolded). We have never seen another example of this schedule, and believe it was given to clubs and retailers in limited numbers. (Added Aug. 26, 2010)

Misc. and Promotional Items
Two views of the "Super Roll" cups that were given away as prizes at home games. Sponsored by 7-11. A huge pair of dice would drop from the Astrodome ceiling during halftime, and if the dice totaled 7 or 11, each attendee would receive a free gift.
Cup sold at the stadium concessions stands. The size is a bit smaller than the "Super Roll" cup.
Pom pom/kazoo combo, given away at the Astrodome. Sponsored by Wendy's and Dr. Pepper.
1985 hand fan, given away at the Astrodome halfway through the season. Sponsored by MAJIC 102 FM and Hunt's BBQ sauce. The front features a large Gamblers logo with a black background. The fan opens to reveal two middle panels, featuring the Gamblers' "Black Jack Defense." The back features advertising and the "1985 Gamblers Sack Award." A small detachable coupon is located on the lower left side.
"Whomp-It Team Booster," manufactured by Hilco House. Still in the original retail packaging.
Helmet-shaped key ring, still mounted on original retail card.
45 record single of the "Ramblin' Houston Gamblers," by T.J Worth/Jim Chandler and the Chandler Brothers Band. Circa 1984, released by Hoot Gibson International Productions.
An oval Gamblers "patch," that was produced for a wall plaque. These are often found today without the plaque, as apparently more patches than plaques were produced. This was our monthly featured item for March/April of 2009, and more info can be found here.
This insulated cooler is probably one of the scarcest collectibles on this page... It measures approx. 11 inches across, 8 inches high and 5 1/2 inches deep.  This soft, collapsible item was manufactured by the Todex Corporation of Denver, Colorado and has a screened three-color Gamblers logo on the front. The "HOUSTON GAMBLERS" name is screened directly below the logo. The right side of the cooler opens via two velcro flaps, and a black nylon strap allows for an easy carry.

Cards
1984 Topps Gamblers cards, part of the USFL 132-card boxed set. Cards feature Kiki DeAyala (#33), Sam Harrell (#34), Mike Hawkins (#35), Jim Kelly (#36), Mark Rush (#37) and Ricky Sanders (#38).
1984 Topps Gamblers cards, part of the USFL 132-card boxed set. Cards feature Luther Bradley (#39), Pete Catan (#40), Kiki DeAyala (#41), Toni Fritsch (#42), Sam Harrell (#43), Richard Johnson (#44), Jim Kelly (#45), Gerald McNeil (#46), Clarence Verdin (#47) and Dale Walters (#48).
1984-85 team-issued Jim Kelly card. This was our Monthly Featured Item for July/Aug. of 2009, and more info can be found here.

Clothing
The most legendary of all Gamblers t-shirts... A black tee featuring a large three-color Gamblers logo and "Houston Gamblers" written below in silver, capital, verdana font. This shirt was made by the company "Signal," and is 50% cotton and 50% polyester.
A black, lightweight windbreaker with a half-zip front. Comparing the design to the t-shirt above, the classic team logo and "HOUSTON GAMBLERS" name is similar but with a screened one-color format. The most interesting feature is the fact that the windbreaker folds up into itself -- into a pouch that's the shape of a football! A similar small logo is screened on the outside of the "football" pouch.
We obtained this windbreaker in its original retail packaging (see first photo). The garment was folded in a clear plastic bag with a "Logo 7" sticker/tag in place near the Gamblers logo on the left breast. This neat windbreaker was indeed manufactred by Logo 7 and is made of a 100% nylon shell... The black/white sleeve and neck trim is made of 100% acrylic. Like the black windbreaker above, this is very lightweight and a half-zip. A handwarmer-style pocket is below the zipper. The Gamblers logo and "HOUSTON GAMBLERS" name are embroidered on the left breast.
This "official souvenir" belt buckle was distributed by Great Promotions, Inc. of Tampa, Florida. The buckles were packaged as shown. A white disc in the middle of the buckle (approx. 1 5/16 inches in diameter) features the four-color Gamblers logo. The rest of the buckle front has the appearance of a copperish electroplated surface that is shiny in the pattern areas, and dark in the background. The overall length of the belt buckle is approx. 3 3/4 inches long.

Print Ads
KTXH-TV Channel 20 ad detailing three 1984 games broadcast by the station.
KTXH-TV Channel 20 ad wishing the Gamblers luck for their July 1, 1984 home playoff game against the Wranglers. Featuring Jim Kelly and Carl Allen.
Kodak Film advertisement featuring the same ghoulish drawing of Jim Kelly that was used on the 1985 season ticket brochure (a pair of dice was replaced by three rolls of Kodak Film).
Blue Fountain Pools ad, featuring a photo of Jim Kelly wearing nothing more than swim trunks, sunglasses and a Gamblers cap.
Jeep ad featuring Head Coach Jack Pardee and a gang of Gamblers players and Highrollers.

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