Event Date: June 29th, 1983
Event Description: Simmons Promises Deal
Source: United Press International
The owners of the former San Diego franchise in the U.S. Football League said Tuesday they were not close to moving the franchise to Oklahoma or anywhere else.
William “Bill” Tatham Jr. and his father William Tatham Sr. said, “nothing has been finalized as of yet, we are continuing to examine all of our options.”
USFL officials in New York have declined comment about the possible transfer of the franchise, but league officals have confirmed that the Tathams could also buy an existing franchise as the league strives to expand to sixteen teams.
“It could be tomorrow or next month, but in the end we will get something worked out,” stated league commissioner Chet Simmons.
The Tathams and general manager Sid Gillman have visited Indianapolis, Tulsa, San Antonio and Minneapolis. The younger Tatham said a coach “with NFL experience” and a current NFL quarterback is “a must for this team when we get everything settled.”
Story-(UPI Modified)
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