This article is about the first edition of the USFL. For the team that played as the Houston Gamblers in 2022 and 2023, see Houston Roughnecks (2024).
Houston Gamblers
Established 1983 Folded 1986 Played in Astrodome in Houston, Texas
League/conference affiliations
United States Football League (1984–1985)
Western Conference (1984–1985)
Central Division (1984)
Current uniform
Team colors
Black, Gambler Red, Gray, White, Yellow-Gold
Personnel
Owner(s)
1984 Alvin Lubetkin, Bernard Lerner, Dr. Jerry Argovitz, Fred Gerson
1985 Alvin Lubetkin, Dr. Jerry Argovitz, Jay Roulier
Head coach
1984–1985 Jack Pardee (23-15)
Team history
Houston Gamblers (1984–1985)
Championships
League championships (0)
Conference championships (0)
Division championships (1) 1984
Playoff appearances (2)
1984, 1985
Home stadium(s)
Astrodome (1984–1985)
The Houston Gamblers were an American football team that competed in the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985. The Gamblers were coached by veteran NFL head coach Jack Pardee in both their seasons. They were noteworthy for introducing former Middletown (Ohio) High School football coach Glenn "Tiger" Ellison's Run & Shoot offense to the world of pro football.
The HoustonGamblers were an American football team that competed in the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985. The Gamblers were coached by...
The 2023 season was the HoustonGamblers' 2nd and final season in the United States Football League and their 1st under head coach/general manager tandem...
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the XFL from 2020 to 2023. Houston Roughnecks (2024), formerly the HoustonGamblers of the 2022–23 USFL, an American football team that has played in the...
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of Houston Cougars football season rendered that stadium unavailable for use for the 2024 season, while the Gamblers had never played in Houston, instead...
the terms of the merger, the Houston Roughnecks will use a base roster from their USFL counterpart, the HoustonGamblers, and drew from the USFL dispersal...
seasons with the Buffalo Bills. He also spent two seasons with the HoustonGamblers of the United States Football League (USFL). Kelly played college football...
On May 18, 2023, Shampklin signed with the HoustonGamblers of the USFL. In three games with the Gamblers, Shampklin ran for 52 yards on 12 attempts....
The 2022 HoustonGamblers season was the first season for the HoustonGamblers as a professional American football franchise. They played as charter members...
the Gamblers. Odom and all other Gamblers players and coaches were all transferred to the Houston Roughnecks after it was announced that the Gamblers took...
games at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, sharing the stadium with the HoustonGamblers, which also served as another "hub" site for the league to host multiple...
28–24, which would be the final score. Week 2: Birmingham Stallions at HoustonGamblers – Game summary at Protective Stadium, Birmingham, Alabama Date: April...
@NBCSports will start game coverage streaming on @peacock. Coverage of the Gamblers-Stallions game will switch to NBC at the conclusion of Sunday's French...
signed with the HoustonGamblers of the United States Football League (USFL) on September 17, 2022. He played in four games for the Gamblers in 2023, catching...
play for the New Jersey Generals. He finished his career with the HoustonGamblers in 1985. His son, Josh Harper, played college football at Fresno State...
for six seasons. He was also a member of the Michigan Panthers and HoustonGamblers of the United States Football League (USFL). Bethea was selected by...
draft by the HoustonGamblers. He was transferred to the inactive roster on April 30, 2022, with a hand injury. Bahar re-signed with the Gamblers on September...
the HoustonGamblers for an undisclosed amount and merged them with the New Jersey Generals. While the Generals were the surviving team, Gamblers coach...
Stadium for a Houston franchise (which retains the Houston Roughnecks brand but the players and coaching staff of the former HoustonGamblers, who never...
The Gamblers may refer to: The Gamblers (1919 film), a 1919 American drama film directed by Paul Scardon The Gamblers (1929 film), a 1929 American drama...
Panthers were eliminated two days later. In the South Division, the HoustonGamblers were the first team ruled out of the postseason, on May 29, while the...
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