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The Last Original USFL Game

July 14, 1985 - The last game for the start-up USFL was played excitingly as the Baltimore Stars defeated...

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EVENTDAY | July 14

"The Last Original USFL Game"

Last updated 📅 2025-07-13

July 14, 1985 - The last game for the start-up USFL was played excitingly as the Baltimore Stars defeated the Oakland Invaders by the score of 28-24 in the League’s Championship game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, according to the News in Patterson, New Jersey.

Quarterback Bobby Hebert had a solid game for the Invaders, and the thought was that many NFL suitors would be clamoring for his services.

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