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Fight for Old DC: George Preston Marshall, the Integration of the Washington Redskins, and the Rise of a New NFLIn 1932 laundry store tycoon George Preston Marshall became part owner of the Boston Braves franchise in the National Football League. To separate his franchise from the baseball team, he renamed it the Redskins in 1933 and then in 1937 moved his team to Washington DC, where the team won two NFL championships over the next decade. But it was off the field that Marshall made his lasting impact. An innovator, he achieved many "firsts" in professional
In 1932 laundry-store tycoon George Preston Marshall became part owner of the Boston Braves franchise in the National Football League. To separate his franchise from the baseball team, he renamed it the Redskins in 1933 and then in 1937 moved his team to Washington DC, where the team won two NFL championships over the next decade. But it was off the field that Marshall made his lasting impact. An innovator, he achieved many "firsts" in professional football. His team was the first to telecast all its games, have its own fight song and a halftime show, and assemble its own marching band and cheerleading squad. He viewed football as an entertainment business and accordingly made changes to increase scoring and improve the fan experience.But along with innovation, there was controversy. Marshall was a proud son of the South, and as the fifties came to a close, his team remained the only franchise in the three major league sports to not have a single black player. Marshall came under pressure from Congress and the NFL and its president, Pete Rozelle, as league expansion and new television contract possibilities forced the issue on the reluctant owner. Outside forces finally pushed Marshall to trade for Bobby Mitchell, the team's first black player, in 1962. With the story of Marshall's holdout as the backdrop, Fight for Old DC chronicles these pivotal years when the NFL began its ascent to the top of the nation's sporting interest.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Published: 11/01/2016
ISBN: 9780803299351
Pages: 272
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.33h x 6.16w x 1.02d
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Pretty but screws are the wrong size
Size: 12 Inch, Color: Black, Size: 12 Inch, Color: Black
I definitely like the look of my shelves with these brackets, but be careful with the provided anchors and screws. The big anchors that you screw into the wall - if they aren’t perfectly flat the bracket will wiggle. Also, the screws and anchors aren’t compatible so you either need to buy smaller anchors or bigger screws so will hold tight. Unfortunately we installed half before figuring that out, so I ended up getting some small L brackets for each side so my shelves would be stable.
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★★★★★ 5
Awesome brackets!
Size: 8 Inch, Color: Black
These brackets are super durable and really nice looking! The price is amazing for what they give you too! Definitely will be buying more for other rooms!
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Size: 8 Inch, Color: Black
Very sturdy brackets. Easy to install.
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We needed extra storage options in a very small space. These brackets are good quality, several anchor options were included and they look great. These are 8 in. brackets and wooden boards are 8 in. wide and we cut to desired length.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2023
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Sleek and subtle
Size: 8 Inch, Color: Black
The work right side up and upside down. Just the look I was going for. I like them.
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