USFL Teams: Pittsburgh Maulers
By Wikipedia
The Pittsburgh Maulers were a team which competed in the 1984
season of the United
States Football League only, ceasing operation after the season.
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| Franchise
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| Established |
1984 |
| Located |
Pittsburgh,
PA |
| Owners |
Ed
DeBartolo Sr. |
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| Pittsburgh
Maulers (1984) |
| Stadium |
| Three-Rivers
Stadium (60,043) |
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Their most prominent player was running back Mike Rozier, former winner
of collegiate football's most prestigious individual award, the Heisman
Trophy. They were owned by shopping mall magnate Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr.,
the father of Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr., then-owner of the San Francisco
49ers of the National Football League.
See also: 1984
Maulers
Single Season Leaders
Rushing Yards: 792 (1984), Mike Rozier
Receiving Yards: 994 (1984), Greg Anderson
Passing Yards: 2368 (1984), Glenn Carano
USFL Bibliography
Books:
The
$1 League: The Rise and Fall of the USFL by Jim Byrne
The Sporting News Official USFL Guide and Register, 1984
The
Sporting News Official USFL Guide and Register, 1985
USFL Media Guides (each team published one each year)
Magazines:
Kickoff Magazine (published by league; 9 issues per year + playoffs; sold at
games)
The Sporting News (regular coverage + special "preview"
inserts)
These and many other USFL items can be found at
eBay - check our links on the far right of this page!
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