| Houston Gamblers | |
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| Established 1983 Folded 1986 Played in Astrodome in Houston, Texas | |
| League/conference affiliations | |
United States Football League (1984–1985)
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Current uniform | |
| Team colors | Black, Gambler Red, Gray, White, Yellow-Gold |
| Personnel | |
| Owner(s) | 1984 Alvin Lubetkin, Bernard Lerner, Dr. Jerry Argovitz, Fred Gerson 1985 Alvin Lubetkin, Dr. Jerry Argovitz, Jay Roulier |
| Head coach | 1984–1985 Jack Pardee (23-15) |
| Team history | |
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| Championships | |
| League championships (0) | |
| Conference championships (0) | |
| Division championships (1) 1984 | |
| Playoff appearances (2) | |
| 1984, 1985 | |
| Home stadium(s) | |
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The Houston Gamblers were an American football team that competed in the United States Football League in 1984 and 1985. The Gamblers were coached by veteran NFL head coach Jack Pardee in both their seasons. They were noteworthy for introducing former Middletown (Ohio) High School football coach Glenn "Tiger" Ellison's Run & Shoot offense to the world of pro football.