Small Potatoes: Who Killed the USFL? (2009)

In the year 1983, the audacious United States Football League (USFL) emerged from the shadows, daring to compete against the reigning NFL. This revolutionary league shattered conventions, boldly scheduling their games in spring and snatching a staggering three consecutive Heisman Trophy winners from the clutches of the NFL. The USFL, a vibrant 12-team league, attracted enthusiastic crowds averaging 25,000 and boasted impressive initial television ratings. However, with the intoxicating taste of success came the thorny issue of expansion and the entrance of new, ambitious owners. Among these was an impatient real estate mogul, whose grand vision sharply conflicted with the ethos of the league's original founders. This discord led to a desperate anti-trust lawsuit waged against the NFL, resulting in an ironic verdict that effectively pushed the USFL out of the game. "Small Potatoes: Who Killed the USFL?" dives into the riveting narrative of the league's rise and fall, with a particular focus on two contrasting owners: John Bassett, who championed the league's original spring vision, and the relentless Donald Trump, whose aim was to take on the NFL in the fall. This thrilling journey into football history is masterfully curated by Academy Award-nominated and Peabody Award-winning director Mike Tollin. Having been a chronicler of the league in its heyday, Tollin now returns to sift through the ashes, revealing the extraordinary impact of the USFL's three-year reign and seeking to unravel the gripping mystery - Who Killed the USFL? A quarter of a century later, the echoes of this groundbreaking league still resonate, and the quest for answers remains as compelling as ever.

Small Potatoes: Who Killed the USFL? is a documentary movie featuring Herschel Walker.

Small Potatoes: Who Killed the USFL? is currently streaming on Disney Plus.

It is also possible to buy Small Potatoes: Who Killed the USFL? on Amazon Video.