The New Head of the AFL, Al Davis

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Al Davis is the epitome of Amafia Don. You can't trust Al Davis any further than you can throw him. And he is the perfect new head of the AFL in this war. They don't actually want him to negotiate. They just want him to start a war and improve their negotiating leverage. The NFL fires the first shot in the new war as soon as Davis takes over. So in May 1966, the Giants in the NFL break the gentleman's agreement. They go over and they poach a veteran from the bills in the AFL, a kicker, literally a kicker. It was one of the most incredible unforced errors of all time.

The NFL — it’s almost synonymous with America today. And its history is a fascinating lens to explore the nation’s development over the last 100 years, from WWII to TV and suburbs to the Internet and social media. What began as a quasi-illicit league in small midwestern towns is now the single largest media property in the world today by revenue. And whether you watch football or not, this is one incredible business story. Acquired is ready for some football — let’s kick this Season off right!

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