donald trump owned the new jersey generals of the usfl during their final two seasons.
who owned the new jersey generals of the usfl during their final two seasons?
donald trump
in two seasons in houston leading offensive coach mouse davis's run-and-shoot offense, kelly threw for 9,842 yards and 83 touchdowns, completing 63% with an average of 8.53 yards per attempt with 45 interceptions. he was the usfl mvp in 1984, when he set a league record with 5,219 yards passing and 44 touchdown passes. kelly's usfl records eclipsed those of fellow league quarterbacks doug williams and steve young. when the houston gamblers folded, kelly went to the new jersey generals and was slated as their starting quarterback. kelly appeared on a cover of "sports illustrated" while holding a generals' helmet, but the league collapsed before he ever fielded a snap with the generals. kelly remained on good terms with generals owner donald trump, who provided his family with lodging during kelly's later health issues.
jim kelly
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the new jersey generals were a franchise of the united states football league (usfl) established in 1982 to begin play in the spring and summer of 1983. the team played three seasons from 1983 to 1985, winning 31 regular season games and losing 25 while going 0–2 in postseason competition. home games were played at giants stadium in east rutherford, new jersey, which was called the meadowlands for generals games.









































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