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Exploration Of Minimum Age Employment Policies In Professional Sports, Adam Epstein
Exploration Of Minimum Age Employment Policies In Professional Sports, Adam Epstein
Adam Epstein
The purpose of the paper is to explore the minimum age policies of the Big Four sports leagues in the United States (NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL), and discuss the history of their policies. Emphasis is given to the legal battles waged by Spencer Haywood (NBA) and Maurice Clarett (NFL). A discussion of other sports and their minimum age policies is presented as well. The study and history of relevant antitrust law is incorporated as well.