Tag: Tangerine Bowl

1985 Orlando Renegades media guide from the United States Football League

Orlando Renegades

February 4, 2013

The United States Football League arrived in Orlando, Florida in October 1984 when the league’s doormat Washington Federals franchise fled the nation’s capital for a fresh start in Florida.  During the springtime football league’s first two seasons, the Federals had a league worst 7-29 record. ESPN College Gameday host Lee Corso was the Renegades Head Coach and is likely the only member of the team whose name would be familiar to contemporary football fans. The ‘Gades 5-13 mark in 1985 under Corso was actually the best record in franchise history.

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Orlando Rage XFL

Orlando Rage

January 26, 2013

XFL (2001) Born: 2000 – XFL founding franchise Folded May 10, 2001 First Game: February 3, 2001 (W 33-29 vs. Chicago Enforcers) Last Game: April

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Orlando Americans American Football Association 1981

Orlando Americans

December 18, 2011

The Americans were a minor league football team that played just one season at the Citrus Bowl during the summer of 1981. The team featured several NFL veterans, including starting quarterback Jerry Golsteyn, who used his Americans showcase to earn a return to the NFL as a back-up with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1982 and 1983.

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