1983 Week 9 - Sunday, May 1, 1983. New Jersey Generals (2-6) at Denver Gold (4-4). Attendance: 47,940, TV: ABC.
The logical choice to become the USFL's first ever 1,000-yard rusher did just that Sunday. Herschel Walker gained 172 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown burst in the third quarter, to lead the New Jersey Generals to a 34-29 victory over the Denver Gold. He thus became the first USFL back to pass the 1,000 yard mark, amassing 1,023 yards in 221 carries at that point in the season. New Jersey moved to 3-6, five games behind Philadelphia in the Atlantic Division. Denver at 4-5, tied with Los Angeles one-half game behind Arizona in the Pacific Division.
