1971
Ed Garvey is hired as NFLPA executive director. Union files antitrust case against league seeking to eliminate “Rozelle Rule” under which commissioner Pete Rozelle could award equal compensation to a team losing a free agent.
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The NFL has labor peace for the next 10 years. Another chapter in the book of labor agreements between the league and its players.
Ed Garvey is hired as NFLPA executive director. Union files antitrust case against league seeking to eliminate “Rozelle Rule” under which commissioner Pete Rozelle could award equal compensation to a team losing a free agent.