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

Business Wars

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Episode  ·  7 Plays  ·  25:50  ·  Feb 4, 2019

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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!Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

25m 50s  ·  Feb 4, 2019

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