Los Angeles Express Team History
The Los Angeles Express was a team in the United States Football League (USFL) based in Los Angeles, California.
Established
1983
City
Los Angeles
League History
1983 – 1985 United States Football League
Nickname
Express – Refers to the Los Angeles freeway express lanes.
Team History
1983 – 1985 Los Angeles Express
Original USFL Team
Yes
Final USFL Team
No
Team’s Final Outlook
Unable to find a new owner for the Express, the league announced the team would suspend operations for the 1986 season.
Championship
USFL Championship 0
Stadium
1983 – 1985 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Owner
1985 United States Football League
1984 J. William Oldenburg
1983 Alan Harmon & Bill Daniels
Coaches
1984 – 1985 John Hadl (14 wins – 24 losses)
1983 Hugh Campbell (8 wins – 10 losses)
Accomplishments
1984 Conference Championship Game (vs Arizona Wranglers 23 – 35)
1984 Division Champions (vs Michigan Panthers 27 – 21 OT)
Averaged 19,002 in 1983, 15,361 in 1984 and 8,415 in 1985 (93,607 seat stadium)
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