1983 Chicago Blitz season

1983 Chicago Blitz season
OwnerTed Diethrich
General managerBruce Allen
Head coachGeorge Allen
Home stadiumSoldier Field
Results
Record12–6
Division place2nd Central Division
PlayoffsLost Divisional Playoffs (vs. Stars) 38-44 (OT)

The 1983 season was inaugural season for the Chicago Blitz in the United States Football League, and under head coach George Allen. The team finished with a 12–6 record.[1]

Background

The Blitz finished in a tie for the Central Division title with the Michigan Panthers. However, the Panthers were awarded the division title after sweeping the Blitz in the regular season, and would go on to become the league's first champions. In the playoffs, the Blitz blew a 21-point lead over the Philadelphia Stars, losing 44–38 in overtime.


Schedule

Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Attendance
1 March 6 at Washington Federals W 28–7 1–0 RFK Stadium 38,007
2 March 12 at Arizona Wranglers L 29–30 1–1 Sun Devil Stadium 28,434
3 March 20 Denver Gold L 13–16 1–2 Soldier Field 22,600
4 March 27 Los Angeles Express W 20–14 2–2 Soldier Field 10,936
5 April 2 at Tampa Bay Bandits W 42–3 3–2 Tampa Stadium 46,585
6 April 10 Birmingham Stallions W 22–11 4–2 Soldier Field 13,859
7 April 17 at Michigan Panthers L 12–17 4–3 Pontiac Silverdome 11,634
8 April 25 New Jersey Generals W 17–14 (OT) 5–3 Soldier Field 32,184
9 May 1 at Los Angeles Express W 38–17 6–3 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum 21,123
10 May 8 Washington Federals W 31–3 7–3 Soldier Field 11,303
11 May 15 at Philadelphia Stars L 24–31 7–4 Veterans Stadium 20,931
12 May 22 at New Jersey Generals W 19–13 (OT) 8–4 Giants Stadium 33,812
13 May 30 Arizona Wranglers W 36–11 9–4 Soldier Field 13,952
14 June 6 at Boston Breakers L 15–21 9–5 Nickerson Field 15,087
15 June 12 Tampa Bay Bandits W 31–8 10–5 Soldier Field 21,249
16 June 17 at Birmingham Stallions W 29–14 11–5 Legion Field 22,500
17 June 26 Michigan Panthers L 19–34 11–6 Soldier Field 25,041
18 July 3 Oakland Invaders W 31–7 12–6 Soldier Field 12,346

Playoffs

Round Date Opponent Result Record Venue Attendance
Divisional July 9 Philadelphia Stars L 38–44 (OT) 0–1 Veterans Stadium 15,684

Standings

USFL Central Division
W L T PCT DIV PF PA STK
Michigan Panthers 12 6 0 .667 4–2 451 337 W4
Chicago Blitz 12 6 0 .667 4–2 456 271 W1
Tampa Bay Bandits 11 7 0 .611 2–4 363 378 L1
Birmingham Stallions 9 9 0 .500 2–4 343 326 W1

Roster

1983 Chicago Blitz roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

References

  1. ^ "1983 Chicago Blitz (USFL) Scores, Roster, Stats, Coaches, Draft". Pro Football Archives. January 25, 2026.
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