New Jersey Generals

This article is about the team in the first edition of the USFL. For the team in the second USFL, see New Jersey Generals (2022).

New Jersey Generals
General information
Founded1982
Folded1986
HeadquarteredGiants Stadium
in East Rutherford, New Jersey
ColorsScarlet red, white, royal blue, gold, brown
         
Personnel
Owners1983 J. Walter Duncan/Chuck Fairbanks
1984–1985 Donald Trump
Head coach1983 Chuck Fairbanks (6–12)
1984–1985 Walt Michaels (25–13)
Team history
  • New Jersey Generals (1983–1985)
Home fields
League / conference affiliations
United States Football League (1983–1985)
  • Eastern Conference (1984–1985)
    • Atlantic Division (1983–1984)
Playoff appearances (2)
1984, 1985
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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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