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New Orleans Breakers

Frank Fleming
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November 1st, 2023
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Logo 1984

Helmet 1984

  • First Game Played February 26, 1984

  • Last Game Played June 24, 1984

Historical Moments

1984: With the move to New Orleans, Owner George Matthews sold his interest in the team to Joe Canizaro. Looking to make a big impact in their move south, the New Orleans Breakers signed Oklahoma star Running Back Marcus Dupree after his sophomore season. Dupree played well at the start scoring on his first carry, as he rushed for 684 yards with nine touchdowns on 145 carries before injuries sidelined him for the remainder of the season. The Breakers season started with similar promise as they won their first five games. However, splitting their next four games, the Breakers suffered a 35-0 loss to the Philadelphia Stars which sent them on a tailspin the rest of the way as they won just one of their final nine games and finished with a disappointing record of 8-10. Johnnie Walton who played well in his first USFL season struggled in New Orleans, with just 17 touchdowns and 19 interceptions. With Marcus Dupree sidelined, the Breakers rushing attack was led by Buford Jordan who had 1,276 yards with eight touchdowns, while Frank Lockett was the team’s leading receiver with 1,199 yards and eight touchdowns. On defense Junior Ah You led the way with nine sacks, while Bruce Miller had a team best five interceptions. As the season came to an end, USFL owners voted to move from the spring to the fall following the 1985 season. With the NFL’s New Orleans Saints long settled into the Superdome, the Breakers were forced to again seek new home, this time choosing to go to the Northwest City of Portland, Oregon.

Stadiums

Players

Dick Coury

Coach 1984

Junior Ah You

1984

Louis Bullard

1984

Dario Casarino

1984

Marcus Dupree

1984

Buford Jordan

1984

Mike Robinson

1984

Johnnie Walton

1984

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Frank Fleming
Frank Fleming founded the Sports Ecyclopedia in 2001 & is a passionate Devils fan.