History of the Renegades

The Orlando Renegades were a professional American football team that played in Orlando, Florida, in the United States Football League (USFL) for a single season in 1985. Before its season in Orlando, the franchise played in Washington, D.C., as the Washington Federals for two seasons, in 1983 and 1984.

The franchise was the worst in the USFL in terms of both gameplay – a combined record of 7-22-0 – and attendance during its two seasons in Washington, prompting the move to Orlando. In Orlando, attendance was better and the team's performance on the field began to improve over the course of the season despite a 5–13 record, but the USFL folded before the team could play a second season in Orlando.

Established
1983

City
Washington D.C. – Orlando

League History
1983 – 1986 / United States Football League

Team History
1985 – 1986 / Orlando Renegades
1983 – 1984 / Washington Federals

Nickname
Renegades – A person who deserts and betrays a set of principles.

Original USFL Team
No

Final USFL Team
Yes

Team’s Final Outlook
The Renegades were one of 8 teams selected to continue operations when the USFL elected to switch to a fall schedule in 1986, but the entire league collapsed before any fall games were played.

Championship
USFL Championship 0

Stadium
1985 / Citrus Bowl Stadium

*Washington D.C.*
1983 – 1984 / RFK Stadium

Owner
1985 / Donald Dizney
1983 – 1984 / Berl Bernhard

Coaches
1985 / Lee Corso (5 wins – 13 losses)
1984 / Dick Bielski (3 wins – 14 losses)
1983 – 1984 / Ray Jauch (4 wins – 15 losses)

Accomplishments
Averaged 24,136 (50,050 seat stadium)

*Blue is this team’s history