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If it's in print, you know it's gotta be true.

Distributed in early 1984, the inaugural Pre-Season Prospectus was the first publication released by the Gamblers. Containing 32 pages, it gives an early roster (as of Dec. 27, 1983), biographies and a press credentials request form.

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The Gamblers 1984 Media Guide contains 224 pages, and features Jim Kelly/Bill Searcey artwork on the front cover. The back cover features a 1984 Gamblers season schedule.

Two versions of binding exist for the media guide. One is the traditional spine, while the other is spiral-bound (the spiral is much harder to find).

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The Gamblers 1984 Central Division Champions "Year In Review."

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The Gamblers 1985 Pre-Season Prospectus, which contains 40 pages.

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The Gamblers 1985 Media Guide contains 160 pages, and features Jim Kelly/Jack Pardee artwork on the front cover. The back cover features a Lite Beer advertisement.

Like the previous year, two versions of binding also exist for the 1985 edition. A traditional spine and spiral-bound are the two different types, with the spiral being the harder to find of the two.

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The 1985 Sporting News Official USFL Guide and Register, with Jim Kelly on the front cover.

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Jim Kelly was featured on the cover of the weekly USFL "Kickoff" magazine, which was distributed as a program to every stadium in the league during games (each version had different inserts with local advertising and team info). This issue was distributed in 1985 for the Week 8 games.

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The much-coveted 1985 Year In Review. Issued in limited quantities after the Gamblers were purchased by Trump, it is arguably the rarest publication issued by the team.

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New Jersey Generals owner Donald Trump purchased the Gamblers, and merged the two teams after the 1985 season concluded (retaining the Generals franchise name). Pictured here is Jim Kelly on the cover of the July 21, 1986 issue of Sports Illustrated. Unfortunately, the USFL's final game had already been played.

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