'83 Chronology-Bulls Draft Bacon

Event Date: September 7th, 1983

Event Description: USFL Expansion Draft

Source: Washington Post

Coy Bacon, a durable defensive end, was one of four Washington Federals starters selected by the new franchises in the USFL expansion draft yesterday.

Bacon, who played four years for the Redskins before signing with the Federals, played all 18 games last season. He was picked by the Jacksonville Bulls in the 17th round of the draft, which will continue through six more rounds today. 

Also drafted late yesterday were defensive tackle Ron Estay, also by Jacksonville; guard Myke Horton and linebacker Joe Harris, both by the Memphis Showboats; and defensive end Mike Matocha by Jacksonville. 

Each team could lose 12 players before the expansion draft is completed. Starting with 29 protected players, teams shield an additional one each time a man is drafted. No financial compensation is made by the expansionists to the existing teams.

The new clubs, Memphis, Jacksonville, Houston and Pittsburgh, had postseason experience in mind during the first round. 

Mark Buben was taken from the league champion Chicago Blitz, DE Brad Anae from Philadelphia and tackles Phil Dokes and Greg Fairchild from the Michigan Panthers.

Story-(Washington Post Modified)