Event Date: January 24th, 1983
Event Description: Panthers Sign Pair
Source: Chicago Tribune
Territorial selections Ray Bentley, linebacker from Central Michigan, and Marion Body, defensive back from Michigan, have signed contracts with the Michigan Panthers of the USFL.
Bentley, 6-foot-2, 220 pounds, was named the Player of the Year in the Mid-American Conference and was an all-league player the past two seasons. He set a school record with 173 tackles this season.
In other USFL news;
The Chicago Blitz of the U.S. Football League announced Monday the Chicago Tribune Charities will sponsor its home opener against the Denver Gold March 20 at Soldier Field.
“We are pleased to support entertainment activities for Chicagoans which benefit worthy causes,” Thomas O'Donnell, executive vice president and general manager of the Chicago Tribune Co., said during a news conference.
George Allen, coach of the USFL franchise, said: “This sponsorship assures the Blitz of providing a direct link to the people of Chicago, families and kids.”
Story-(UPI/Chicago Tribune)
Photo-(Morning Sun)
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