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Jim Lampley gives us an insight look at the USFL's most relocated franchise the Boston/New Orleans Breakers. This was before they made a final move to Portland in 1985.
Lampley shows us the struggles of the organization in Boston to their success in New Orleans and the issues involving stadiums, ownership and fans.
Unable to secure a better field in Boston in 1983, the Breakers bolted for New Orleans the following year under new owner Joe Canizaro. The Breakers began their year in the Superdome with a 7-2 mark but even the addition of running back Marcus Dupree couldn't keep them from stumbling badly over the last half of the season.
Buford Jordan led the team in rushing with 1,276 yards, good for fourth in the league, and Walton threw for 3,554 yards. Newly acquired tight end Dan Ross paced the team with 65 receptions, and Frank Lockett caught 56 passes for 1,199 yards.
Once the USFL announced its move the fall, the Breakers had to leave their new home and continued their trek westward, landing in Portland, Oregon. The year 1985 was not a year Breakers' fans would like to remember. The offense was last in the league with just 275 points. Jordan led the way with 817 yards, but the passing game struggled under Matt Robinson and Doug Woodward following the retirement of Walton. It was a testament to the team's character and Coury's determination that the team made it as far as it did.
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