Bobby was among the greatest quarterbacks in the USFL’s short history. In 1983, he received the USFL championship with the Michigan Panthers, defeating the Philadelphia Stars, 24–22. The team struggled with injuries in 1984.
In 1985, the Panthers were merged with the Oakland Invaders and Bobby again led his team to the finals against the Stars. This time his team fell short and the Stars won 28–24. In three years in the USFL, Bobby completed 773 of 1,407 passes for 13,137 passing yards. He is the USFL’s all-time leader in passing yardage.
