McCaskey is the grandson of George Halas and was interviewed today. This is but one of his responses. I will put the link at the bottom in case you want to see the rest of the article. The author, Matt Abbott is a friend of mine. See especially the ninth commandment re recent tumult.
MCA: Do you have a favorite topic to talk and/or write about?
Patrick McCaskey: The original meeting for what is now the National Football League took place on Friday, September 17, 1920 at Ralph Hay's Hupmobile Car Showroom in Canton, Ohio. That's why the Pro Football Hall of Fame is located there. There weren't enough chairs for Hay and Halas and the other founding fathers. So they sat on the fenders and the running boards of the cars.
"The Ten Commandments of Football"
MCA: Do you have a favorite topic to talk and/or write about?
Patrick McCaskey: The original meeting for what is now the National Football League took place on Friday, September 17, 1920 at Ralph Hay's Hupmobile Car Showroom in Canton, Ohio. That's why the Pro Football Hall of Fame is located there. There weren't enough chairs for Hay and Halas and the other founding fathers. So they sat on the fenders and the running boards of the cars.
"The Ten Commandments of Football"
I. Football is a wonderful game. There's blocking and tackling and much, much more. Be enthusiastic.
II. Weddings, births, and vacations should take place during the off-seasons.
III. Remember the Hupmobile and the original meeting.
IV. All previous games are preparation for the next one.
V. Obey the personal conduct policy.
VI. Work for the good of the league.
VII. Win championships with sportsmanship.
VIII. You shall not criticize the officials.
IX. You shall not covet other teams' coaches or players.
X. Game times are tentative and subject of flexible scheduling.
