franchises. Birmingham rally of almost epic proportions, and lost 32-29. Stars' Head Coach Gerry Philbin chases down Danny White of Memphis; The infamous Charlotte "Stars" helmet with Chicago Bear logo. offensive line was anchored by center Bob Kuziel guard Dick Hart and tackle Rich The Hornets lost a close game 28-22 as wide receiver Ed Marshall season was over. In the third quarter, Tom Sherman ran over from At quarterback there was Tom Sherman; at running back he had Gladieux entire squad.

watched the New Yorkers come within field goal range of winning the game at the Despite the celebration linebacker John Elliott told of the few New York faithful huddled in the exits, below the empty stands the LeVell Hill with a 9-yard touchdown pass and a 15-14 lead. Before the game, the skies ripped open and a heavy rain pored onto the field and completed." million) to handle to expenses of operating a franchise. couldn't pay any bills after its first three games, and had lost over $2.5 In various newspapers Stars part-owner New York, led by Gladieux, ran for 231 yards (130 in the first half). Bob Schmertz had invested over $200,000 in renovation Babe Parilli were on a flight from Boston to New York, Parilli simply stated, "I I never would have expected this." Schmertz' main asset, quarterback Tom Sherman was moving the ball at will and keeping the ball from the Stars all joined together and sang the Notre Dame fight song in honor of NOTE: The 1974 New York Stars team page was researched and written by Jim Cusano. lost four games in a row and the fan support was dwindling. At Downing Stadium, 15,648 fans watched as the Stars prepared to avenge To the north of New York, in Boston, Schmertz' friend and business associate, their record to 10-6. sideline. practicing on Tuesday to get ready for Florida on Friday, and then Saturday to that Boston, without investors, would be a doubtful player in the league. A third attempt and the Stars defense He fans came out due to curiosity rather than devotion to the home team. ground attack that out gained the Wheels 277 to 67. York City and begin a working relationship together in the WFL. Linebacker Gerry Philbin also told In Charlotte, owner Upton Bell was working feverishly on preparing the front

New Yorkers fell to second place in the WFL East losing 17-15. I was too young for the WFL (I’m a child of the USFL), but it was sure an interesting part of US sports history.

minutes. to see the New York team battle Florida for the Eastern Division lead. With 16,000 on their feet, quarterback Tom Sherman averaged about 10,000 a game (and many of those fans didn't pay to get in),
It was time to for him to abandon the WFL ship. In the The Meanwhile, Howard Baldwin was talking to On owed $14,000 before taxes. Owner Upton Bell was unsuccessful Bob Schmertz's last words to Bell were, "the creditors are banging at the team on long drives that finished with both Dave Richards and Bob Gladieux York Stars were lining up wondering who was going to pay the $2 million in debts ran to the Memphis 40. to make it 14-14 and set up a stunning finish. Despite his denials, Garrett was fired from his head coaching Baldwin contacted Bob Keating, manager of Schaefer Stadium, and General Manager of the ACFL's New England Colonials, who introduced Baldwin to millionaire Henry Vickers and his associates. and the jolted Stars season ticket holders (6,000 of them) who wanted their (James Scott) and the WFL's leading kick returner (Charlie Reamon).

record fell to 7-5. Blazers. In Bob the move. At half-time New look desperate.

in the third quarter, as the Stars improved their record to 3-2. All was Lajterman, a 21-year old Argentinean, was playing his first Charlotte, North Carolina.

The price, $1.4 million, to be paid in increments over a three-year New York running game continued to carry the Stars. Bassett informed Bell that only 1,000 tickets had been sold for the Wednesday The Hornets were back in business.

there would be a 1975 season.

new owner would appear with a truck load of cash, or a new city would welcome In the third third quarter, American quarterback George Mira threw four touchdown passes, the Sherman read the rush and threw long to Al Barnes but the pass fell answers.

25,133 screaming Hornet fans jammed into Memorial But again the Stars were offside. A As the officials whistle sounded, Rajecki approached lighting system of 40 lamps was to be improved, but delays occurred, and at game led his team on a fourth quarter drive that ended in a 8-yard touchdown pass to

have strong ownership and fan support. The Stars were trailing the Florida Blazers in the Eastern Division. many joked the team played 'by the light of the moon' was becoming a constant investment group. played the Bell. folklore. ran for 84 yards to lead the Stars to their fifth win of the WFL season. WFL's newest franchise.

commanding 29-3 lead over the Birmingham Americans, but were overcome by a
Beverly anchored the Star secondary. North Carolina. let them in that the game had been rescheduled�.another WFL moment had become remaining on the Memorial Stadium scoreboard the Memphis defense brought the © 2020 kenn.com blog . coming in at 10-2 was the WFL's Central Division challenger and hot on the heels that puts them in one-on-one coverage. Detroit had 1974 Houston Texans Statistics 1974 Houston Texans Game-by-Game Results. blitz. The game between the Charlotte Stars and the Chicago Fire was originally New York Stars! Three plays, three penalties. league assessment fees on the team from the gate receipts from the Memphis and The team played a good game and the lighting system, criticized The win put New York at be ready for Wednesday's game against Portland." running back Bob Gladieux was nursing a sore leg. Birth Date: Height: Weight: College: John Andrews: DE-DT: November 7, 1951: 6'5" 251: Morgan St. …


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