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.
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 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 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 New Jersey Generals W 17–14 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 8–4 Giants Stadium 33,812 13 Arizona Wranglers W 36–11 9–4 Soldier Field 13,952 14 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 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 Philadelphia Stars L 38–44 0–1 Veterans Stadium 15,684
Standings
Roster 1983 Chicago Blitz roster Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
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