Houston Gamblers

Houston Gamblers
Established 1983
Folded 1986
Played in Astrodome
in Houston, Texas
League/conference affiliations
United States Football League (1984–1985)
  • Western Conference (1984–1985)
    • Central Division (1984)
Current uniform
Team colorsBlack, 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 coach1984–1985 Jack Pardee (23-15)
Team history
  • Houston Gamblers (1984–1985)
Championships
League championships (0)
Conference championships (0)
Division championships (1)
1984
Playoff appearances (2)
1984, 1985
Home stadium(s)

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.