The Dallas Cowboys president, who told National Football League Player's Association executive director Gene Upshaw:
“You guys are cattle and we’re the ranchers. And ranchers can always get more cattle.”
On November 16, 1982, the National Football League Players Association ended a 57-day strike. The players wanted, but failed to win until many years later, a higher share of gross team revenues
photo: 1987 strike, courtesy NFLPA
“You guys are cattle and we’re the ranchers. And ranchers can always get more cattle.”
On November 16, 1982, the National Football League Players Association ended a 57-day strike. The players wanted, but failed to win until many years later, a higher share of gross team revenues
photo: 1987 strike, courtesy NFLPA