Canton
Ex-players may picket HOF
Thursday, May 10, 2007
By Steve Doerschuk
REPOSITORY SPORTS WRITER
It might have been said "Football's Greatest Weekend" will clash with the NFL's dirtiest little secret.
Except it's unclear whether aging NFL alumni will follow through on an organized protest during events leading up to and including the Aug. 4 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction.
The object of discontent - namely, poor benefits for many players who suited up more than a quarter century ago - has been far from secret since this year's Super Bowl.
Cont...
Ex-players may picket HOF
Thursday, May 10, 2007
By Steve Doerschuk
REPOSITORY SPORTS WRITER
It might have been said "Football's Greatest Weekend" will clash with the NFL's dirtiest little secret.
Except it's unclear whether aging NFL alumni will follow through on an organized protest during events leading up to and including the Aug. 4 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction.
The object of discontent - namely, poor benefits for many players who suited up more than a quarter century ago - has been far from secret since this year's Super Bowl.
Cont...