USFL '86: The Season That Never Was

Monday, September 23, 2019

'85 Chronology-Backup Role

Event Date: March 26th, 1985

Event Description: Gagliano Leads Gold

Source: PFW

Bob Gagliano threw a pair of touchdown passes and Bill Johnson ran for two more leading the Denver Gold to a 33-10 USFL victory over the Oakland Invaders on Monday night.

Gagliano passed 12 yards to Gill Stegall and 35 yards to Leonard Harris to lead Denver. Gagliano finished 26-of38 for 340 yards as he filled in for the injured Vince Evans.

Oakland quarterback Fred Besana returned to action for the Invaders, but finished just 10-0f-21 for 83 yards with one touchdown, one pick and five sacks.

Game Notes: Craig Walls led the Denver defense with seven tackles and two sacks…Marc Lewis, Gill Stegall and Lonnie Turner all finished with six receptions for over 80 yards.

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