The USFL/WFL Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame Roster

  • Jason Brooks, RB, Oakland Invaders
  • Charles Bukowski, OL, Boston Breakers
  • Leon Crisman, DB, San Antonio Gunslingers
  • Agustin Crook, QB, Birmingham Stallions
  • Travis Curcio, LB, Washington Federals
  • Dusty Heckman, WR, Oklahoma Outlaws
  • Allen Herrera, DB, Oklahoma Outlaws
  • Patrick Hiebert, RB, Oklahoma Outlaws
  • Allen Howard, WR/KR, New York Stars
  • James Lockette, DL, New Jersey Generals
  • John Murray, RB, Pittsburgh Maulers
  • Earl Murtagh, OL, Birmingham Stallions
  • Joe Richardson, QB, Washington Federals
  • Cory Robinzine, WR, Arizona Wranglers
  • Leroy Selmon, TE, New Jersey Generals
  • Gregory Shea, WR/KR, Memphis Showboats
  • Cliff Thomas, RB, Pittsburgh Maulers
  • Mario Valencia, QB, Detroit Wheels
  • Gordon Wong, DB, Jacksonville Bulls


Jason Brooks, RB, Oakland Invaders

Inducted: 1984
Jason Brooks
Jason Brooks spent eight of his nine seasons with the Oakland Invaders, retiring as the No. 2 rusher in USFL/WFL history (9.116 yards). He accumulated nearly 13,000 total yards and 62 TDs, averaging 5.1 yards per carry.
  • Nine seasons (1974-82)
  • Tampa Bay Bandits, 1982
  • 1,774 rushes, 9,116 yards (5.1 per carry), 40 TDs
  • 368 receptions, 3,637 yards (9.9 average), 22 TDs
  • No. 2 USFL all-time in rushing yardage
  • All-Pro 1977

Charles Bukowski, OL, Boston Breakers

Charles Bukowski (67)
Inducted: 1986
Charles Bukowski (67 above) was the dominant offensive lineman of the USFL's early years. Although being "pre-aged" for the allocation draft limited him to five seasons, he was a standout every year and had achieved ratings of 100 for pass blocking and 100 for run blocking at his retirement.
  • Five seasons (1974-78)
  • Arizona Wranglers, 1977-78
  • Average per season: 1,297 plays, 2.2 sacks allowed, 571 pass blocks, 439 run blocks
  • Pass block 100 rating, run block 100 at retirement
  • All-Pro 1974, 1976

Leon Crisman, DB, San Antonio Gunslingers

Inducted: 1981 (charter member)
Leon Crisman
Leon Crisman intercepted 39 passes in six seasons with the San Antonio Gunslingers, including 11 in 1979, his final year, tying for the league lead. Crisman, who was voted All-Pro twice, allowed only 43.5 passes thrown against him to be completed and averaged 91 tackles per season. He was named on 24 of 30 ballots.
  • Six seasons (1974-79)
  • 548 tackles, 39 INT, 43.5 catch allowed
  • 11 interceptions in 1979 (final season)
  • All-Pro 1974, 1979



Agustin Crook, QB, Birmingham Stallions

Inducted: 1981 (charter member)
Agustin Crook
Agustin Crook was named the league's offensive MVP twice in his four seasons, with the Denver Gold in 1974 and the Birmingham Stallions in 1977. He passed for 6,548 yards and 46 TDs in that season, the most yards ever in game version 0.4.3. Crook averaged 4,505 yards per season and threw 159 TDs to 61 interceptions while completing 60.1 percent of his passes. He received votes from 28 of the 30 coaches who filled out their ballots.
  • Four seasons (1974-77)
  • Denver Gold (1974)
  • 60.1 completion, 21,622 yards, 159 TD, 61 INT, 102.59 QBR
  • 6,548 passing yards in 1977 (final season)
  • All-Pro 1977
  • Offensive MVP, 1974 and 1977

Travis Curcio, LB, Washington Federals

Inducted: 1985
Travis Curcio
Travis Curcio qualified for the Hall of Fame 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.

  • 10 seasons (1974-83)
  • 967 tackles, 31 sacks, 119 hurries, 9 INT
  • All-Pro 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978
  • 140 tackles in 1978 was league record until 1983
  • USFL’s all-time leader in tackles


Dusty Heckman, WR, Oklahoma Outlaws

Inducted: 1984
Dusty Heckman
Dusty Heckman played eight seasons for the Oklahoma Outlaws, one each with the San Jose SaberCats and Portland Storm. He ranks first in receiving yardage (13,471), first in TDs (97) and sixth in catches (742). He averaged 18.2 yards per reception and was named All-Pro twice.
  • 10 seasons (1974-83); 1 season each with San Jose SaberCats and Portland Storm
  • 742 catches, 13,471 yards, 18.2 avg, 50.5 rec pct, 97 TD
  • USFL all-time leader in receiving yardage and TDs; No. 6 in catches
  • All-Pro 1976, 1979

Allen Herrera, DB, Oklahoma Outlaws

Inducted: 1982
Allen Herrera
Allen Herrera was Oklahoma's first-round pick in the 1974 allocation draft, and he certainly did not disappoint. When he retired after eight seasons, Herrera was the club's all-time leader in tackles (756) and interceptions (37) and allowed only 43 percent of passes against him to be completed. The 1974 All-Pro also had standout seasons in 1977 (8 INT), 1979 (8 INT) and 1981 (7 INT).
  • Eight seasons (1974-81)
  • 756 tackles, 37 INT, 43.0 catch allowed
  • Club's all-time leader in tackles and interceptions
  • Club's first-round pick in allocation draft
  • Eight INTs in 77 and 79, seven in 81
  • All-Pro 1974

Patrick Hiebert, RB, Oklahoma Outlaws

Inducted: 1985
Patrick Hiebert
Patrick 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). He was named on 30 of 32 ballots for the Class of 1985.
  • 10 seasons (1975-84)
  • 2,484 rushes, 10,319 yards (4.2 per carry), 63 TDs
  • 364 receptions, 2,908 yards (8.0 average), 21 TDs
  • 75 kickoff returns, 36.0 average, 7 TDs; 115 punt returns, 6.9 average
  • 16,719 career total yards, 91 TDs
  • All-Pro: 1978, 1980
  • All-time rushing leader in league history; No. 3 in rushing TDs; No. 6 in total yards; No. 6 in total TDs

 

Allan Howard, WR/KR, New York Stars

Inducted:1988
Allan Howard retired as the first player in league history to accumulate 20,000 all-purpose yards. He had 1,300 or more receiving yards in each of his first four seasons in New York, a career-high 101 catches in 1978, and 74 career TD catches. Howard was even more notable as a kick returner, however, being named All-Pro three times. His 110-yard kickoff return for a TD is (and will remain) tied for the league record, as are his two punt returns for TDs. He caught three TD passes during a 21-7 win over New Orleans in the 1979 playoffs.

• 10 seasons (1976-85)
• All-Pro as a kick returner: 1976, ’79, ’80.
• Career yardage: 20,029 (7,658 kick returns, 2,943 punt returns, 9,406 receiving)
• 85 career total TDs (74 receiving, 9 kick return, 2 punt return)
• League records: Total yardage, 110-yard kickoff return, 2 punt return TDs
• Nine kickoff returns for TDs (No. 5 all-time)
• Average 41 yards per kick return (1979) and 13 yards per punt return (1984)

 
James Lockette, DL, New Jersey Generals

Inducted:1989
James Lockette was the USFL/WFL’s all-time leader in sacks with 140 and was second all-time with 418 hurries when he retired after 14 seasons with the Generals. He reached double figures in sacks in seven of those 14 seasons. None of those sacks, however, were more memorable than when Lockette corralled Detroit QB Mario Valencia in the end zone for a game-ending safety, giving the Generals a 26-24 win over the Wheels in World Bowl VIII. Lockette was the league’s defensive MVP in 1977, when he led the USFL/WFL with 88 hurries, and was voted All-Pro in 77 and ’80.

• 14 seasons (1974-87)
• Fourth-round pick in 1974 allocation draft
• League record 140 career sacks; 26 sacks in 1980
• 457 career tackles, 418 hurries (No. 2 all-time)
• 38 tackles, 14 sacks, 33 hurries in postseason games
• Tied for league lead in sacks, 1983 (8)
 
 

John Murray, RB. Pittsburgh Maulers

Inducted: 1986
John Murray joined fellow Hall of Famer Cliff Thomas in a Pittsburgh backfield that allowed the Maulers to dominate the Atlantic Conference during the USFL's early seasons. After 12 seasons, he retired as the league's all-time leader in rushing TDs (82) and second in total TDs (103).

  • Twelve seasons (1974-85)
  • 1,887 rushes, 8,600 yards (4.6 ypc) 82 TDs
  • 341 receptions, 3,268 yards (9.6 ypr) 23 TD's
  • 59 kickoff returns, 32.0 avg, 3 TDs, 94 punt returns 7.3 avg
  • 14,454 career total yards, 108 TDs
  • 6th all-time rushing yards, 1st all time rushing TD's, 2nd all time total TD's, 14th all time in total yards
  • All Pro 1975

Earl Murtagh, OL, Birmingham Stallions

Earl Murtagh
Inducted: 1984
Earl Murtagh was one of the league's most durable and effective linemen for 10 seasons with Birmingham (5), NY Stars (3), and Shreveport (2). He allowed two sacks or fewer in seven of his 10 seasons and was named All-Pro three times.
  • 10 seasons (1974-83); 3 seasons with NY Stars; 2 seasons with Shreveport Steamer
  • Average per season: 1,209 plays, 2.5 sacks allowed, 591 pass blocks, 348 run blocks
  • Allowed two sacks or fewer in 7 of his 10 seasons
  • Second-round pick in 1974 allocation draft
  • All-Pro 1974, 1976, 1977

Joe Richardson, QB, Washington Federals

Inducted: 1990 Joe Richardson retired as the league’s all-time leader in passing yardage (64,232), touchdown passes (408) and games started (227). Although he played 17 seasons, his 1980 campaign was the most memorable. Richardson threw 54 TD passes, accumulated a 107.81 QBR, and was named All-Pro as the Federals finished with a winning record for the first time after beginning their history with six consecutive losing seasons. Washington qualified for the playoffs seven times and won five Atlantic Division titles during Richardson’s final eight seasons.

• Washington, 1974-87; Georgia, 1988; Birmingham, 1989; Los Angeles, 1990.
• Drafted in first round (No. 6 overall), 1974 allocation draft
• Completed 69.4 percent of 536 passes, 1981
• 408 TDs, 254 INT; Career 84.65 QBR
• Postseason: 16 TDs, 6 INT, 2,198 yards



Cory Robinzine, WR Arizona Wranglers

Inducted: 1986
Cory Robinzine retired as the USFL's all-time leader in receiving TDs (100) and total TDs (115). He was drafted by the Philadelphia Bell in the fifth round of the 1974 allocation draft, then signed a six-year, $90 million free agent contract with the Wranglers. He remainded productive despite 25 career injuries and one serious injury.

  • Twelve seasons (1974-85)
  • Philadelphia 1974-75
  • 835 receptions, 12,311 yards (14.7 avg) 100 TDs
  • 419 rushes, 1,715 yards (4.1 ypc) 15 TDs
  • 1st all time in receiving TDs, 1st all time total TDs, 2nd all time receptions, 3rd all time receiving yards, 12th all-time total yards
  • All-Pro 1976

Leroy Selmon, TE, New Jersey Generals

Inducted: 1986
Leroy Selmon won two World Bowl rings while becoming one of the league's most productive tight ends. He spent nine of his 10 pro seasons with New Jersey,  including the 1981 and '83 championship teams. He retired as the all-time USFL leader among tight ends in receiving yardsage (7,769) and receiving TDs (51).

  • Ten seasons 1976-85
  • Oakland Invaders 1985
  • 583 receptions, 7,769 yards (13.3 ypr) 51 TDa
  • 1st all time among TE in receiving yards and TDs, 2nd all time in recptions by a TE
  • 2nd all time among TE in postseason receptions (60) and receiving yards (582)
  • 12th all time in postseason receptions
  • All-Pro 1978
  • 2 time World Bowl winner

Gregory Shea, RB/KR, Memphis Showboats

Gregory Shea
Inducted: 1982
Gregory Shea of the Memphis Showboats was All-Pro twice, as a kick returner (1977) and running back (1978). Shea is the league's all-time leader in kickoff return TDs (17), including a record three in one game vs. the Detroit Wheels in 1977. He averaged 48 yards on his 25 kickoff returns that season. Shea averaged 36 yards per kickoff return and 6.7 yards per punt return for his eight-year career and also rushed for 8.674 yards and 34 TDs and caught 316 passes for 3,249 yards and 24 more TDs.
  • Eight seasons (1974-81)
  • 1,926 rushes, 8,674 yards (4.5 per carry), 34 TD
  • 316 receptions, 3,249 yards (10.3 average), 24 TD
  • 18,517 combined total yards (league career record) 
  • Career league leader in KO return TDs (17)
  • Three KO returns for TD vs. Detroit in 1977 (league record)
  • Averaged 48 yards on 25 KOR in 1977
  • Averaged 36 yards per KOR, 6.7 per punt return in career
  • Club's first-round pick in allocation draft
  • All-Pro 1977 (KR), 1978 (RB)

Cliff Thomas, RB, Pittsburgh Maulers

Inducted: 1983
Cliff Thomas
Cliff Thomas was the USFL/WFL's all-time rushing leader when he retired prior to the 1983 season. Even while sharing the ball-carrying duties with fellow star RB John Murray for all nine of his pro seasons, Thomas still managed to run for nearly 10,000 yards. He also scored 67 rushing TDs in that span, second all-time, and was voted All-Pro three times. Thomas and Murray both rushed for more than 1,000 yards during their first two USFL/WFL seasons as the Maulers began a string of six consecutive Atlantic Division titles and one World Bowl appearance. Thomas was also willing to play hurt, powering his way through 24 injuries and one serious injury.

  • Nine seasons (1974-82)
  • 1,837 rushes, 9,889 yards (5.4 per carry), 67 TDs
  • 274 receptions, 2,666 yards (9.7 average), 17 TDs
  • No. 1 USFL all-time in rushing yardage
  • No. 2 USFL all-time in rushing TDs
  • All-Pro 1974, 75, 76

Mario Valencia, QB, Detroit Wheels

Inducted: 1986
Mario Valencia earned three World Bowl rings with Detroit (1976, '77) and Houston ('82) and passed for more than 48,000 yards before retiring at age 41. He was twice named the league's offensive MVP and is the USFL's all-time leader in postseason passing yardage and TD passes. He ended four seasons with QBR of 100 or better and 94.77 all-time QBR.

  • Twelve seasons (1974-85)
  • Jacksonville 1974-75, Detroit 1976-81, Houston 1982, Los Angeles 1983-85
  • 48,322 yards, 60.8 pct, 374 TD, 155 INT, 94.77 QBR
  • 6th all time passing yards, 3rd all time TD's, 5th all time QBR (1,400 or more attempts)
  • Offensive MVP 1976, 1982
  • All Pro 1976, 1982
  • 1st all time postseason passing yards (6,852) and TD passes (47)
  • 3 time World Bowl winner

Gordon Wong, DB, Jacksonville Bulls

Inducted: 1990  Gordon Wong spent 10 seasons shutting down the league’s best receivers and giving opposing QBs nightmares while intercepting a league-record 97 passes. Wong was twice named USFL/WFL defensive MVP (1984, ‘88) and was voted All-Pro in 1984, ’88, and’89. He set a league record with 15 interceptions during the 1984 and ‘89 seasons and returned four pickoffs for TDs in 1988, also a single-season record. During his final pro season, with league champion Memphis in 1990, he intercepted a team-high eight passes and was given a World Bowl ring as a retirement gift.

• Jacksonville, 1981-1989; Memphis, 1990.
• Drafted in first round (No. 9 overall), 1981
• 659 tackles, 97 INT (league record), 10 INT returns for TDs (league record)
• 15 interceptions, 1984 and ’89 (league record); 4 INT returns for TDs, 1988 (league record)
• 37 percent completions against, 1984
• 4 interceptions vs. Oklahoma, 1982, and vs. Florida, 1989
• 2 interception returns for TDs vs. Birmingham, 1988 (league record)
• Postseason: 47 tackles, 6 INT
• Six Southeast Division championships in first seven seasons


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