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Amateurism: The myth is upheld.

Authors :
Berkow, Ira
Source :
New York Times. 10/22/97, Vol. 147 Issue 50953, pC1. 0p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Focuses on the lawsuit that Kent Waldrep filed against Texas Christian University seeking workers' compensation for an injury he suffered in a football game in 1974. The 1997 ruling from a jury in Texas against Waldrep; Why Waldrep and lawyer Donald Loria believe that a college football player should be regarded as an employee; Whether college athletes should be redefined as a labor force entitled to basic employee rights.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
147
Issue :
50953
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
759824