When my father bid $5,000 for the 1962 Championship Game, that was a huge amount. It was double the bid the year before. Pete Rozelle was flabbergasted. Who was this guy who was willing to spend so much money on what seemed like relatively worthless rights to the NFL Championship Game?
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- Author's profession: Director
- Nationality: american
- Born: October 2, 1942
- Died: September 18, 2012
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