The Chicago Blitz entered the USFL's inaugural season as the favorite to win the championship. Owned by renowned heart surgeon Dr.

Ted Diethrich, along with legendary coach George Allen and Southern California developer Bill Harris as minority partners the Blitz had a roster full of NFL veterans. The name Blitz was chosen after a name that team contest, with George Allen looking for a short but aggressive sounding name.

George Allen returned to Washington for the start of the USFL season, leading the Blitz to a 28-7 win over the Federals. After losing their following game to the Arizona Wranglers 30-20, the Blitz struggled again in their home opener losing to the Denver Gold 16-13.

However, the biggest disappointment came in the stands, as only 22,600 fans were in attendance at Soldier Field. The Blitz would turn things around winning their next three games and six of their next seven games.

However, fans in the Windy City continued to ignore football in the spring, as they had to compete against two baseball teams and the overwhelming shadow of the Chicago Bears, with the addition of NBA and NHL teams creating a full market which made the USFL a tough sell. On the field the Chicago Blitz were a success, as they finished tied for first in the Central Division with a record of 12-6, though settled for the Wild Card after losing two games to the Michigan Panthers.

Kit Lathrop a top pass rusher and run stopper was named the USFL's Outstanding Lineman of the Year. The Blitz had one of the league's best passing games as Greg Landry and Bobby Scott each had strong seasons, with Trumaine Johnson leading the league in receiving yards with 1,322 yards with ten touchdowns.

1983 USFL Playoffs: Facing the Philadelphia Stars at Veterans Stadium in the USFL Semifinals the Chicago Blitz dominated the game early, taking a 21-7 lead at the half as they forced four turnovers from Quarterback Chuck Fusina. The Blitz looked well on their way to advancing to the USFL Championship Game as they continued to dominate in the third quarter, eventually building a 38-17 lead.

However, Fusina who found his rhythm in the fourth quarter tossing three touchdown passes in the final nine minutes to tie the game 38-38. The Stars would win the game 44-38 on a one yard touchdown plunge 7:02 into overtime to reach the first USFL title game, where they would fall to the Michigan Panthers.