Event Date: December 20th, 1986
Event Description: Sims Works Out
Source: UPI
Former All-Pro running back Billy Sims has taken his first step toward a comeback with a workout for Houston Gamblers general manager Gene Burrough and head coach Jack Pardee at the Astrodome.
Sims, 31, who finished his five-year career with the Detroit Lions, says its the first time he has done any kind of sprint work or hard cuts since he seriously injured his knee during the 1984 season.
Sims initiated the workout to see if there is any point in pursuing a comeback with the Gamblers or another pro team.
“The main concern is whether or not I can play again. After today's workout, I feel like I can,” Sims said after the workout.
Sims played five seasons with Detroit and became the team's all-time leading rusher with just over 5,106 yards. He signed a futures contract with the Gamblers in the summer of 1983 but that contract was ultimately voided after he signed a second contract with the Lions that same year.
Burrough and Pardee were pleased with the workout and Sim's rehabilitated knee. He underwent major major surgery after the injury which prompted his retirement. If the Gamblers have no interest in Sims, another pro team will probably at least look at him, Burrough said.
Story-(UPI Modified)
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