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Will McDonough

The two major things that changed the makeup of all professional sports are money generated by television and courts that players went to in order to win their freedom as free agents.

Will McDonough

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Television money increased the financial value and visibility of professional sports, transforming how teams and players operate. Legal battles allowed players to gain the right to negotiate contracts freely, changing the power dynamics between athletes and team owners.

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