When Fred Slaughter decided to become a sports agent in 1969, the concept of that job was still evolving. The war between the National Basketball Association and the rival American Basketball Association would increase salaries, but the multi-million dollar contracts, and the mega-money to be gained from endorsements, were years away. … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Black Sports Agents
Frank Slaughter
Monday Open Thread: Black Sports Agents
When Fred Slaughter decided to become a sports agent in 1969, the concept of that job was still evolving. The war between the National Basketball Association and the rival American Basketball Association would increase salaries, but the multi-million dollar contracts, and the mega-money to be gained from endorsements, were years away. … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Black Sports Agents