Marv Christian Game-Worn Jersey USFL Tampa Bay Bandits 1984 COA 100% Authentic

Description

Presented is a rare 1984 USFL Tampa Bay Bandits game worn jersey. It was worn by running back, Marv Christian. The front chest of the jersey is decorated with a patch of the Union Jack flag of Great Britian. This is because the team played in an exibition game in London in 1984. Christian wore the offered [size] “L” Speedline jersey during his USFL tenure with the patch dating it to 1984. It is a red portal fishnet main body, the craze among jerseys of the mid ’80s. Both sleeve ends are custom hemmed.   The red mesh jersey has Christian’s number “35” in white with black outline on the front and back, as well as smaller versions on each shoulder. The Bandits logo is pressed into each sleeve. “CHRISTIAN” in white tackle twill on nameplate adorns the back.  The jersey exhibits an incredible amount of wear with well worn identifiers.

The Tampa Bay Bandits were the Tampa franchise of the USFL. While they were owned by Canadian businessman John Bassett, actor and former Florida State player Burt Reynolds bought in as a minority owner and became a big part of the team’s marketing. Though most fans assumed the ‘Bandits’ name was a reference to Reynolds’ popular movie franchise, Bassett said he’d named the team after his granddaughter’s dog.

Helping the team’s popularity was another local star, Steve Spurrier. The Florida star’s up-tempo, aggressive offense – which earned the nickname Bandit Ball – was usually among the best in the league. On the field, the Bandits went 11-7, 14-4, and 10-8. The team made the playoffs in two of their three seasons and played an exhibition game in London in 1984.

Marv Christian played during the 1984 season for the Tampa Bay Bandits. Christian ran for 43 yards in his career on 7 attempts, scoring 0 rushing touchdowns.

Marv Christian Game-Worn Jersey USFL Tampa Bay Bandits