Players from the Miami Dolphins strike with supporters. The fame held by these players helped bring media attention and public support. Taken by Raul Demolina of the Associated Press.
|
In 1987, the National Football League’s Player Association, or the NFLPA, organized a strike over player grievances. The expiration of the 1982 agreement spurned the strike as players raised issues concerning free agency, drug testing, contracts, pensions, and minimum salaries. The strike lasted for 24 days covering the first three games of the NFL season. Owners created teams consisting of players from recently closed leagues as well as former roster cuts to fill the teams rosters. Replacement players known as Scabs crossed the picket lines and helped bring an end to the players strike.
|
|