Overview
In The Commissioner, John A. Fortunato looks at how Rozelle elevated the NFL from a disparate, 12-team league in 1960 to the colossus it is today. He also critiques a number of Rozelle's more controversial decisions, such as the gambling suspensions of Alex Karras and Paul Hornung in 1963 and his decision to play games on the Sunday following the Kennedy assassination the same year. Rozelle also endured two players' strikes (one of which involved the controversial use of replacement players) and an antitrust action brought against him by the USFL. Finally, an entire chapter is devoted to his battles, both in and out of court, with Raders' owner Al Davis.The book, Commissioner: The Legacy of Pete Rozelle [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9781589792913 in Hardcover by John Fortunato may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
Details
Format:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
08/09/2006
ISBN-10:
1589792912
ISBN-13:
9781589792913
Pages:
240
Publisher:
Taylor Trade Publishing
