USFL Teams: Washington Federals
By Wikipedia
Orlando Renegades/Washington Federals were a professional
football team that played in the United
States Football League in the mid 1980s.
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| Franchise
Facts |
| Established |
1982 |
| Located |
Washington,
DC (1983-84)
Orlando, FL (1985) |
| Owners |
Berl
Bernhard (1983-84)
Donald Dizney (1985) |
| Records |
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| Nicknames |
Washington
Federals (1983-1984)
Orlando Renegades (1985) |
| Stadiums |
RFK
Stadium (1983-84) (54,794)
Citrus Bowl (1985) (50,050) |
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The Renegades started out in 1983 as the Washington Federals and played
in Washington, D.C.'s Washington
D.C.- RFK Stadium. The team did not win many games in its two years in
Washington. The team relocated in 1985 to Orlando, Florida, after the USFL
announced plans to switch to a fall schedule for the 1986
season. The team and league never saw 1986.
See also: 1983
Federals, 1984 Federals,
1985 Renegades
In 1983, one of their quarterbacks was "Jefferson Street" Joe
Gilliam of the 1970's Pittsburgh Steelers. He was way past his prime and
only threw for 673 yards.
In 1985, the Renegades were coached by Lee Corso. The teams' offense
featured John Reaves, Curtis Bledsoe and Joey Walters at wide-out.
Single Season Leaders
Rushing Yards: 1080 (1984), Curtis Bledsoe
Receiving Yards: 1510 (1984), Joey Walters
Passing Yards: 2766 (1984), Mike Hohensee
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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