USFL '86: The Season That Never Was

Sunday, December 17, 2017

'83 Chronology-Kelley Claimed

Event Date: February 22nd,1983

Event Description: Invaders Claim QB

Source: United Press International

The Oakland Invaders announced Tuesday they have waived rookie quarterback Bill Myatt of Hayward State and claimed quarterback Mike Kelley from the Birmingham Stallions. Kelley played at Georgia Tech and last year was the sixth-round draft choice of the Atlanta Falcons.

The Invaders also announced they will scrimmage against the Denver Gold on Wednesday and against the Chicago Blitz on Thursday and Saturday. All three USFL teams are training in the Phoenix area.


Beginning next week, the Invaders will switch training sites to San Lorenzo near the Oakland Coliseum by way. Their season-opener is against the Arizona Wranglers March 6.


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