Mark VI Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/classic/obi...tory?id=2203131 Mara's influence went far beyond the Giants. He clearly was one of the most important figures in NFL history. Perhaps his greatest contribution came in the early 1960s. He and brother Jack, owners of the biggest team in the biggest market, agreed to share television revenue on a leaguewide basis, dividing the huge amounts of money available in cities like New York with smaller markets from Pittsburgh to Green Bay. Part of that agreement meant that the Giants ceded the right to sell their own games to television for a leaguewide contract, in those days with CBS. That concept of revenue sharing allowed the NFL to thrive and remains in place today. And this is why I despise Jerry Jones, Dan Snyder and the other " Me,Me,Me " owners, who wish to keep ALL the $$ for themselves. The greater good of the NFL means nothing to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 RIP, Mr. Mara... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Class act all the way, God Bless You "Duke" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomerjamhead Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 That sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Taro T Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 That stinks. I've never liked the Giants, but always respected Mara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanone Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Wow. You know I think they dedicated the Denver game to him. They won. I guess he went out happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Bummer. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnykterstein Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Just think, soon that will be us. One day we'll all wake up and the will be news items on Ralph. It will come out of nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 weren't alot of people blasting this guy a couple of years ago for not runnig the club right? I seem to recall that but as is usually the case, I could be wrong Just think, soon that will be us. One day we'll all wake up and the will be news items on Ralph. It will come out of nowhere. 486098[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 was he an owner who changed the world? Seriously, though, RIP. A good guy whom I wish had half as many Super Bowl rings as he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 RIP. Class act Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayg Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/classic/obi...tory?id=2203131 And this is why I despise Jerry Jones, Dan Snyder and the other " Me,Me,Me " owners, who wish to keep ALL the $$ for themselves. The greater good of the NFL means nothing to them. 486026[/snapback] Everyone should flood Jones ans Snyder mailbox with this article. Maybe they will "get it." Probably not though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 An old school owner who fought for small markets and recognized the importance of blue collar fans. The guy fought for a salary cap that helps keep the Bills on the same playing field with the big boys. Win or lose, having something to get happy or pissed about is due in large part to your contributions. Here's to you Mr. Mara... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/classic/obi...tory?id=2203131 Mara's influence went far beyond the Giants. He clearly was one of the most important figures in NFL history. Perhaps his greatest contribution came in the early 1960s. He and brother Jack, owners of the biggest team in the biggest market, agreed to share television revenue on a leaguewide basis, dividing the huge amounts of money available in cities like New York with smaller markets from Pittsburgh to Green Bay. Part of that agreement meant that the Giants ceded the right to sell their own games to television for a leaguewide contract, in those days with CBS. That concept of revenue sharing allowed the NFL to thrive and remains in place today. And this is why I despise Jerry Jones, Dan Snyder and the other " Me,Me,Me " owners, who wish to keep ALL the $$ for themselves. The greater good of the NFL means nothing to them. 486026[/snapback] Wellington Mara---class act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Just think, soon that will be us. One day we'll all wake up and the will be news items on Ralph. It will come out of nowhere. 486098[/snapback] I was thinking the very same thing...makes Mr. Wilson's mortality seem all the more real. An old school owner who fought for small markets and recognized the importance of blue collar fans. The guy fought for a salary cap that helps keep the Bills on the same playing field with the big boys. Win or lose, having something to get happy or pissed about is due in large part to your contributions. Here's to you Mr. Mara... 486593[/snapback] Amen. R.I.P., Mr. Mara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BackInDaDay Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 An old school owner who fought for small markets and recognized the importance of blue collar fans. The guy fought for a salary cap that helps keep the Bills on the same playing field with the big boys. Win or lose, having something to get happy or pissed about is due in large part to your contributions. Here's to you Mr. Mara... 486593[/snapback] Right on the money. I heard that years back, prior to the SB years, some Giant fans got together a hired a plane to fly over Giant Stadium pulling a banner that read "16 years of losing is enough", or something to that effect. Mara, who attended all his team's practices and game, took it pretty hard. Not long after, he was being handed the Lombardi Trophy. Anyone here know how to fly a plane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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