Oakland Invaders Team History
The Oakland Invaders were a professional American football team that played in the United States Football League (USFL) from 1983 through 1985.
Established
1983
City
Pontiac – Oakland
League History
1983 – 1985 United States Football League
Nickname
Invaders – To enter by force in order to conquer or pillage. A group that invades a country, region, or other place.
Team History
1983 – 1985 Oakland Invaders
1983 – 1984 Michigan Panthers
Original USFL Team
Yes
Final USFL Team
No
Team’s Final Outlook
Despite reaching the championship game, the team’s attendance fell again, to a barely sustainable 17,509. Combined with massive financial losses, the Invaders announced they would suspend operations for the 1986 season.
Championship
USFL Championship 0
1983
Stadium
1983 – 1985 Oakland – Alameda County Coliseum
*Michigan*
1983 – 1984 Pontiac Silverdome
Owner
1985 A. Alfred Taubman and Tad Taube
1983 – 1984 Tad Taube
*Michigan*
1983 – 1984 A. Alfred Taubman
Coaches
1985 Charlie Sumner(15 wins – 5 losses – 1 tie)
1984 Chuck Hutchison (7 wins – 8 losses)
1983 – 1984 John Ralston (9 wins – 12 losses)
*Michigan*
1983 – 1984 Jim Stanley (24 wins – 15 losses)
Accomplishments
1985 USFL Championship Game (vs Baltimore Stars 24 – 28)
1983 USFL Champions (vs Philadelphia Stars 24 – 22)
1985 Conference Champions (vs Memphis Showboats 28 – 19)
1985 Division Champions (vs Tampa Bay Bandits 30 – 27)
1984 Division Championship Game (vs Los Angeles Express 21 – 27 OT)
1983 Division Champions (vs Oakland Invaders 37 – 21)
Averaged 31,211 in 1983, 23,644 in 1984 and 17,509 in 1985 (56,057 seat stadium)
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