Oakland Invaders
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The Oakland Invaders were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League (USFL) from 1983 through 1985. Based in Oakland, California, they played at the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum.
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Oakland Invaders | |
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Established 1977 Folded 1986 Played in Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California | |
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California Football League (1977–1982)
United States Football League (1983–1985)
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Current uniform | |
Team colors | Air Force Blue, Invader Gold, Navy, White |
Personnel | |
Owner(s) | 1982–1985 Tad Taube 1985 A. Alfred Taubman and Tad Taube |
Head coach | 1983–1984 John Ralston (9-12) 1984 Chuck Hutchison (7-8) 1985 Charlie Sumner (15-5-1) |
Team history | |
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Championships | |
League championships (0) | |
Conference championships (1) 1985 | |
Division championships (1) 1983 | |
Playoff appearances (2) | |
1983, 1985 | |
Home stadium(s) | |
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The team can trace its history to 1977 when they played in the California Football League as the Twin Cities Cougars, and won four league championships (1979–1982).[1] During that time, they played their home games at the Marysville High School field.[2]