Donald Trump’s USFL New Jersey Generals owner jacket resurfaces after 40 years and could sell for a shocking price

Donald Trump once owned the New Jersey Generals football team in the United States Football League (USFL) back in 1984. Now, the white, red and blue team jacket he wore as the team owner is officially up for auction.

Grey Flannel Auctions has listed the jacket and it is expected to be sold to the highest bidder before the auction ends on November 16. This jacket is from the time when Trump was not the President, but a football team owner in the USFL.

Donald Trump’s original USFL Generals jacket details

The jacket has the New Jersey Generals team logo stitched on it. It also has Donald Trump’s name sewn in red on the chest, and the original O’Shea label still inside the neckline, which proves it is an authentic team-issued item from the 1980s.

The jacket is white with red and blue details, just like the team colors at that time.

According to TMZ, Grey Flannel Auctions, which is known for selling rare sports items, has confirmed that the jacket is in good condition and is one of the rarest USFL items ever seen. The company did not reveal any base price, which means the final bid could go very high depending on demand from collectors.The bidding is already open and will close on November 16, according to Grey Flannel Auctions.

Jim Kelly, Steve Young, Reggie White and Herschel Walker played in USFL

Many star players were part of the USFL during Donald Trump’s involvement. Jim Kelly, Steve Young, and Reggie White all played in the league before later becoming big names in the NFL. Herschel Walker, who is Trump’s current friend and was the Generals’ running back at that time, also played under Trump’s ownership.The USFL was active between 1983 and 1986, but it collapsed after Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against the NFL to force a merger.

The court ruled in favor of the USFL but only awarded $1, which was later made $3 due to antitrust laws.Also Read: Puka Nacua Vs Arch Manning Salary In 2025: Who Is Richer, NFL Career, Status And MoreMany sports experts believe Donald Trump’s legal move played a major role in the league’s shutdown in 1986. Reports say the USFL lost more than $163 million before folding.Now, fans and sports collectors have a chance to own a real piece of USFL and Donald Trump history through this auction, a rare item from one of the most talked-about chapters in American football’s past.