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USFL vs NFL - Birth of a Spring Football League  | 1

USFL vs NFL - Birth of a Spring Football League | 1

FromBusiness Wars


USFL vs NFL - Birth of a Spring Football League | 1

FromBusiness Wars

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Feb 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

For years, David Dixon has been trying to convince the National Football League to launch an expansion team in New Orleans, but he always comes up empty-handed. Finally, after one too many letdowns, Dixon realizes his only hope for a hometown team is to start his own football league. Unlike the NFL, his league — the United States Football League — will play its games in the spring, and boast rosters full of hometown heroes from regional colleges.Fans and investors seem to love the idea. But just then, the NFL announces the location of its next franchise: New Orleans. As Dixon’s long-time dream comes true, he abandons plans to launch the USFL — for now.Support us by supporting our sponsors!Blinkist - Go to blinkest.com/bw to start your FREE 7 day trial
Released:
Feb 4, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Netflix vs. HBO. Nike vs. Adidas. Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live. Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, inventors, investors and executives to new heights -- or to ruin. Hosted by David Brown, former anchor of Marketplace. From Wondery, the network behind Dirty John and American History Tellers.