Almost all of the information in this column came from the thoroughly researched and footnoted book, "Interference: How Organized Crime Influences Professional Football," by Dan E. Moldea. However, I first learned of the role of the mob and gambling profession in pro football from Bernie Parrish's book, "They Call It a Game," published in the early 1970s. I interviewed Parrish and learned fascinating things. The major thesis of the book is just what you say: pro football is all about money and it isn't really a game. Parrish devoted an entire chapter to organized crime ties of NFL owners. Best, Don Bauder
Almost all of the information in this column came from the thoroughly researched and footnoted book, "Interference: How Organized Crime Influences Professional Football," by Dan E. Moldea. However, I first learned of the role of the mob and gambling profession in pro football from Bernie Parrish's book, "They Call It a Game," published in the early 1970s. I interviewed Parrish and learned fascinating things. The major thesis of the book is just what you say: pro football is all about money and it isn't really a game. Parrish devoted an entire chapter to organized crime ties of NFL owners. Best, Don Bauder