NFL Ownership

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Untangling the Bears Ownership Labyrinth: Why Selling Is Easier Said Than Done
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Untangling the Bears Ownership Labyrinth: Why Selling Is Easier Said Than Done

The 1981 reorganization Halas kept secret—until a Tax Court case exposed it all. How four classes of stock, minority stakeholders, and NFL rules make selling the Bears a fantasy.

By Guy Finley
Sorry, Bears Fans: ‘Sell the Team’ Chants Won’t Change Anything
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Sorry, Bears Fans: ‘Sell the Team’ Chants Won’t Change Anything

Frustrated Bears fans want the McCaskeys gone. But the ownership structure Halas built—trusts, rights of first refusal, and NFL's 30% rule—makes "sell the team" a fantasy.

By Guy Finley