Memphis Showboats
American football franchise in the USFL / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Memphis Showboats were an American football franchise in the United States Football League. They entered the league in its expansion in 1984 and made the 1985 playoffs, losing in the semifinal round to the Oakland Invaders. Perhaps the most prominent players on the Showboats' roster during their two seasons of existence were future Pro Football Hall of Fame member Reggie White and future professional wrestler "The Total Package" Lex Luger.
This article is about the first edition of the USFL team. For the team in the United Football League, see Memphis Showboats (2022).
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Memphis Showboats (1984) | |
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Established 1983 Folded 1986 Played in Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee | |
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United States Football League (1984–1985)
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Current uniform | |
Team colors | Scarlet, Silver, White |
Personnel | |
Owner(s) | William Dunavant & Logan Young |
Head coach | 1984–1985 Pepper Rodgers (19-19) |
Team history | |
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League championships (0) | |
Conference championships (0) | |
Division championships (0) | |
Playoff appearances (1) | |
1985 | |
Home stadium(s) | |
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