Dollars & Sense: The NFL’s Racing Start

Bell, who would later invent the NFL Draft and become commissioner; Tim Mara, a bookmaker in New York City and Saratoga Springs who spent either $500 or $2,500 to purchase the New York Giants in 1925; and Art Rooney Sr., who purchased the Pittsburgh franchise from winnings at the track, are that trio.

Bloodhorse – Frank Angst – Dollars & Sense: The NFL’s Racing Start

Phil has a question:

Will any of the scribes dig out the story of Lamar’s brother Nelson Bunker’s purchase of The Bagel Princess from her Alberta connections.

Why are today’s thoroughbreds so fucking weak that they race less in their career than The Bagel Princess did every year.

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Phil M Stockmen