'83 Chronology-Cat Belue

Event Date: September 8th, 1983

Event Description: Bulls Contract Offer

Source: United Press International

The Jacksonville Bulls of the United States Football League have offered former University of Georgia quarterback Buck Belue a free agent contract, a Bulls' official said Thursday.

“We offered him a contract Tuesday and he said he'd let me know by the end of the week,” Nick Kish, director of player personnel, said. ”My thinking is that he'll sign.”

Belue, who led Georgia to the 1980 NCAA championship, has been playing professional baseball the past two summers in the Montreal Expos' farm system. An outfielder, Belue batted .268 at West Palm Beach of the Class A Florida State League this past summer.

“I get the impression Buck is burned out on baseball,” Kish said. “We sure hope he signs. He's a quality athlete who knows what it's like to play on a championship team. That means a lot.”

The contract offered by the Bulls offers no guarantees or bonuses. Belue would receive no money unless he made the final roster.

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