Hiebert, Curcio join USFL/WFL Hall of Fame

The USFL/WFL's all-time leading rusher and its leading tackler are now members of the league's Hall of Fame.

Patrick Hiebert

Oklahoma Outlaws RB Patrick Hiebert and Washington Federals MLB Travis Curcio were inducted by having received 75 percent or more of the votes cast by the league's coaches. Hiebert was named on 30 of 32 ballots, while Curcio received 24 votes—exactly the number needed for 75 percent.

Only one other player in Hall of Fame history has been named on all but two ballots—Birmingham Stallions QB Agustin Crook, who received 28 of 30 votes for the inaugural class in 1981.

Hiebert ran for more than 10,000 yards rushing in his 10 seasons, helping the Outlaws qualify for the playoffs five times int hat span. He was named All-Pro twice and also ranks among the league's best in rushing TDs (No. 3), total yards (No. 6) and total TDs (No. 6).

Travis Curcio

Curcio qualified in his second year of eligibility. He retired following the 1983 season, having accumulated a league-record 967 tackles. Curcio's 140 tackles in 1978 stood as a single-season record until 1983. He played on some bad teams but also helped lead the Federals to three playoff appearances during his final four seasons.

Seventeen other players received at least 25 percent of the vote and will remain on the 1986 ballot. Five players received less than 25 percent and will be removed from next season's voting.

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