Houston Gamblers
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| First Season |
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| 1984 |
| Team History |
| Houston Gamblers (1984-85) |
| Conference/Division |
United States Football League (1984-85)
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| Venue |
| Astrodome (1984-85) |
| Key People |
| Players • Head Coaches • Executives |
The Houston Gamblers were an American football team that competed in the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985. The Gamblers were coached by veteran NFL head coach Jack Pardee in both their seasons. They were noteworthy for introducing former Middletown (Ohio) High School football coach Glenn "Tiger" Ellison's Run & Shoot offense to the world of pro football.
Publications
Programs by season
1980s
| Week | Date | Opponent | Venue |
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| 1984 | |||
| Week 8 | April 16 | at Oakland Invaders | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum |
| Week 9 | April 21 | vs. Arizona Wranglers | Astrodome |
| 1985 | |||
| Week 1 | February 24 | at Los Angeles Express | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum |
| Week 2 | March 3 | at Tampa Bay Bandits | Tampa Stadium |
| Week 3 | March 10 | at Oakland Invaders | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum |
| Week 7 | April 7 | at New Jersey Generals | Giants Stadium |
| Week 9 | April 21 | at Arizona Outlaws | Sun Devil Stadium |
| Week 18 | June 24 | vs. Oakland Invaders | Astrodome |
| postseason | June 29 | at Birmingham Stallions | Legion Field |
Media guides and yearbooks by season
Media guides
| 1980s | 1985 |
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