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Monthly Archives: August 2009
Settlement with NFLPA draws one step closer
The $26,250,000 settlement between retired NFL players and the NFLPA moved one step closer on Friday as Judge William Alsup granted preliminary approval and set a time line for final hearings on the matter. [CLICK TO READ PRELIMINARY APPROVAL] A … Continue reading
Posted in former players, lawsuit, News, nflpa, Uncategorized
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Six Retired Players Sue NFL, Alleging Improper Use of Names,Images
MINNEAPOLIS — Pro Football Hall of Famer Elvin Bethea and five other players filed a lawsuit against the NFL on Thursday, accusing the league of using their names and images for profit without their permission. The plantiffs, who filed their … Continue reading
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Fourth and Goal, NFL Player Care Making a Difference
Several months ago Erma Lockhart, widow of former NY Giant Carl “Spider” Lockhart, contacted us about the unfortunate circumstances that had befallen her. It was not only her circumstances, but more importantly her plan to turn life’s obstacles into opportunities, … Continue reading
Former NFL Players Turn to High School Coaching
Forget attending celebrity events. No need to buy tickets to exclusive fund-raisers. Want to mingle with a former NFL player? Stop by the practice field at a local high school. They’ve retired from learning the plays to spending their days … Continue reading
Posted in News, nfl
Tagged boca raton, donnell bennett, jeff dellenbach, keith byars, nfl, palm beach county, steve walsh
FUMBLE: NY Times Drops Ball on Retired Players & Divorce
From our “Don’t let facts get in the way of a good story” file… On Sunday, Greg Bishop of the New York Times penned an article entitled “Taking Vows in a League Blindsided by Divorce,” that centered on New York … Continue reading
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Tagged divorce, google, james dearth, michigan, new york, new york times, nfl, san diego, san diego tribune, university of michigan
Herb Adderley,Walt Roberts on Jeff Nixon Sports Report
Former Buffalo Bill Jeff Nixon welcomes Packer, Cowboys great Herb Adderley and Browns,Saints and Redskings great Walt Roberts on Monday’s edition of the Jeff Nixon Sports Report. The show takes the air at 5 P.M. Eastern/2 Pacific.(LISTEN HERE) Herb Adderley … Continue reading
STATEMENT FROM PACKERS PRESIDENT/CEO MARK MURPHY ON RETIRED PLAYERS BENEFITS DURING AN UNCAPPED YEAR
The following is a statement from Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy on the topic of retired players’ benefits. It is made in conjunction with a press release issued today by the NFL Alumni, the oldest and largest association of retired professional … Continue reading
Commissioner Goodell Confirms Retired Player Benefits Will NOT Be Reduced
(August 5, 2009) In a letter to the NFL Alumni Board of Directors, Commissioner Roger Goodell refuted recent statements by the NFL Players Association leadership and confirmed that pension and disability benefits for retired players would not be reduced in … Continue reading
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Tagged bruce laird, demaurice smith, fourth and goal, harry carson, lee nystrom, nfl, nfl alumni, nflpa, roger goodell
Retired Players Speak on DeMaurice Smith’s First 100 Days
By Matthew Coller BizofFootball.com On June 2, 2009, new Executive Director of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), DeMaurice Smith gave his State of the Union address at the Retired Players Convention. During his speech, Smith posed a few … Continue reading
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