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1974 Philadelphia Atoms media guide from the North American Soccer League

Philadelphia Atoms

The Philadelphia Atoms won the North American Soccer League championship in the debut season of 1973. In doing so, they became the first American pro soccer club to earn the cover of Sports Illustrated. After that charmed first season, though, the Atoms’ fortunes fizzled out and the club was out of business by the end of 1976.

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Philadelphia Stars USFL

Philadelphia Stars

United States Football League (1983-1984) Born: May 11, 1982 – USFL founding franchise Moved: October 1984 (Baltimore Stars) First Game: March 6, 1983 (W 13-7

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