'88 Chronology-Bulls Sign Trio

Event Date: January 17th, 1988

Event Description: Bulls Sign Trio

The Jacksonville Bulls of the U.S. Football League announced the signings of three offensive players Monday, including former NFL halfback Bobby Howard.

Howard, 24, spent the past two seasons with the Tampa Bay Bucs where he was used in spot duty and on special teams. He was originally a late round draft choice by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1986 before moving on to Tampa as a free agent.

The Bulls also signed former Gamblers’ running back Sam Harrell and Idaho's all-time passer and ex-CFL pivot Ken Hobart.

Harrell, 31, was selected in the 1980 draft by the Minnesota Vikings. After leading the Houston Gamblers in rushing last season with 1,264 yards, he was picked up by the Vikings during the NFL strike. 

Hobart, 27, owns all of Idaho's career passing records and was the starting quarterback in the 1985 Grey Cup for the Hamilton Tiger Cats. Hobart began his pro career with the Bulls back in 1984, moved on to the Denver Gold in 1985, before jumping the CFL where he has played over the course of the past three seasons.

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