Post by NJTank on Feb 23, 2016 1:45:28 GMT -5
On This Date in Sports
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1983: Heisman Winner Herschel Walker stuns the NFL, by choosing to sign with the New Jersey General in the newly formed USFL. The move was a bold attempt to bring legitimacy to the USFL which was set to begin play in a few weeks. Donald Trump owner of the Generals signed Walker for a than record $1.5 million a year. Walker ended up leading the USFL in rushing with 1,812 yards, as the Generals finished with a disappointing record of 6-12.
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1983: Heisman Winner Herschel Walker stuns the NFL, by choosing to sign with the New Jersey General in the newly formed USFL. The move was a bold attempt to bring legitimacy to the USFL which was set to begin play in a few weeks. Donald Trump owner of the Generals signed Walker for a than record $1.5 million a year. Walker ended up leading the USFL in rushing with 1,812 yards, as the Generals finished with a disappointing record of 6-12.