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- Thread starter Hugh Laurie
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Men may have played because they loved the game, but they mainly played to earn a living.When men played for the love of the game.
He was one impressive man. Only Raider one could stomach!When men played for the love of the game.
I remember him as a pivotal player on a team that I did not like AT ALL. But totally respected him. He was one of the first athletes who taught me about being a business person post career- and how at the time he made a lot more than he did in the NFL. At some point I recall a feature about his fast food empire in the Bay Area. It stuck with me. The following is from an article I found:
He never really needed the job with the Raiders. After football, he owned a walnut orchard, five successful Burger King franchises, a piece of a bank and an office building. For a while after the team moved back to Oakland, even though he appeared to be a fixture in the seat next to owner Al Davis during games, he wasn't even officially on the payroll. But when he and Sally sold their fast-food joints, his job became more formal, which helped them hold onto vital health insurance. He is grateful for that, and for simply being here.
RIP- he was an innovator in many regards- and brought much needed attention to the price that players of his era paid.
He never really needed the job with the Raiders. After football, he owned a walnut orchard, five successful Burger King franchises, a piece of a bank and an office building. For a while after the team moved back to Oakland, even though he appeared to be a fixture in the seat next to owner Al Davis during games, he wasn't even officially on the payroll. But when he and Sally sold their fast-food joints, his job became more formal, which helped them hold onto vital health insurance. He is grateful for that, and for simply being here.
RIP- he was an innovator in many regards- and brought much needed attention to the price that players of his era paid.
