USFL '86: The Season That Never Was

Saturday, February 27, 2021

'86 Chronology-Safety Dance

Event Date: October 15th, 1986


Event Description: Packers Eye Safety


Source: UPI


Former University of Wisconsin safety David Greenwood will be given a workout by the Green Bay Packers, Coach Forrest Gregg said Wednesday.


"When he came out of college we really were high on him because he was a tough, aggressive football player," Gregg said.


"So, we're going to take a look at him."


Greenwood, 26, a native of Park Falls, Wis., was waived before the start of the season by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound player signed with the Michigan Panthers of the USFL after completing his career at Wisconsin in 1982.


He played three seasons in the USFL, winning all-league honors, before signing with the Buccaneers in 1985. Greenwood led Tampa Bay with five interceptions last season.


more to come......

Thursday, February 25, 2021

'86 Chronology-Attitude Adjustment

Event Date: September 30th, 1986

Event Description: Kelly Upset

Source: Lakeland Ledger



Tuesday, February 23, 2021

'86 Chronology-Rookies

Event Date: September 13th, 1986

Event Description: USFL Veterans

Source: Lakeland Ledger



Monday, February 22, 2021

'86 Chronology-Case Closed

Event Date: September 11th, 1986

Event Description: Cade Seeks Hearing

Source: 




Friday, February 19, 2021

'86 Chronology-Quick Fix

Event Date: August 28th, 1986

Event Description: USFL Influx

Source: Associated Press



Wednesday, February 17, 2021

'86 Chronology-Buc Bits

Event Date: August 27th, 1986

Event Description: Buc Bits

Source: Lakeland Ledger




Monday, February 15, 2021

'86 Chronology-Class Act

Event Date: August 27th, 1986

Event Description: Todd Waived; Kelly Ready

Source: Lakeland Ledger




Sunday, February 14, 2021

'86 Chronology-Lightning Strikes

Event Date: August 26th, 1986

Event Description: 'Bolts Sign Veteran

Source: Associated Press



Friday, February 12, 2021

'86 Chronology-Limited Liability

Event Date: August 26th, 1986

Event Description: Peace Released

Source: Lakeland Ledger




'86 Chronology-Novel Concept

Event Date: August 24th, 1986

Event Description: Oakland Loses Suit

Source: Associated Press





Thursday, February 11, 2021

'86 Chronology-Taking Flight

Event Date: August 23rd, 1986

Event Description: 'Bolts Sign Hawkins

Source: Lakeland Ledger




Tuesday, February 9, 2021

'86 Chronology-Comings & Goings

Event Date: August 22nd, 1986

Event Description: NFL Transactions

Source: Associated Press



Monday, February 8, 2021

'86 Chronology-Ace of Base

Event Date: August 21st, 1986

Event Description: Kelly Highest Paid

Source: Associated Press





Sunday, February 7, 2021

'86 Chronology-Meet and Greet

Event Date: August 20th, 1986

Event Description: Wilson Greets Kelly

Source: Associated Press



Saturday, February 6, 2021

'86 Chronology-Bills To Pay

Event Date: August 20th, 1986

Event Description: Bills Sign Kelly

Source: Associated Press



Friday, February 5, 2021

'86-New Kid In Town

Event Date: August 20th, 1986

Event Description: Bryant Arrives

Source: Associated Press



Thursday, February 4, 2021

'86 Chronology-Worthwhile Investment?

Event Date: August 18th, 1986

Event Description: Bucs Eye Dorsett

Source: Lakeland Ledger



Tuesday, February 2, 2021

'86 Chronology-Chain Link

Event Date: August 17th, 1986

Event Description: 'Skins Sign USFL Star

Source: Associated Press