The Gamblers debut their "Battle Red" team uniforms before their game against Interstate and Divisional rivals, the San Antonio Gunslingers.
When reporters asked Gambler's Head Coach Steve Sargent why he was doing this now, he replied, "I do not foresee a more opportunitiscally moment not to."
"This team has been overlooked and under estimated since day one. We are going to change that. Our first change is how we look and approach games. From this day forward, the Gambler team members will play each game as if it was their last because it might as well be. I am no longer excepting excuses. This team is paying its players prime amounts of money to perform, and if they can't produce, then I hate to say it, but WE, the Gamblers, do not want them around. The Gamblers are here to win Championships, not provide a welfare blanket. You get what you deserve."

San Antonio Express News - October 18, 1974

In just two more days, the Houston Gamblers and our very own San Antonio Gunslingers will engage in the 2nd Battle of the ongoing War for I-10 Supremacy. With fewer than 200 miles separating them, these two interstate and natural rivals have contributed to the intense competition that is the USFL/WFL’s inaugural season.

The 5-1 Gunslingers, led by QB Tony Smith, have continued to use a balanced offensive approach utilizing many different weapons including standouts RB Jeffrey Graham and WR Donnie Baker. “I just get the ball into the hands of the guy who can do the most damage on any given play…and they do the rest” said Smith.

When asked about the 2nd meeting with their division rival, 1st year Head Coach Robert Loomis acknowledged the tough task ahead of them. “Houston is a good team with solid coaching and excellent front office personnel. Their (2-4) current record does not reflect their talent level and if you don’t take them seriously, they’ll beat you. In a game like this, you throw the records out. If you’re not prepared, it will be a long day. We have our work cut out for us…and being a division game, well, that’s what it’s all about…smashmouth, bigboy football.”

With the Silver Construction Cone on the line once again, the Gunslingers have declared a media blackout and closed practices for the next 48 hours. The SAG ownership group, led by spokesman Toro, stated “The SCC Trophy is sitting majestically in the front office trophy case at Riverwalk Towers… and that’s where it belongs.” And for the moment, it does…

Allow me to show the San Antonio Gunslingers trophy case

Would make a fine aquarium