Scott Fitzgerald: “Nearly 60 years later, the NFL signed an 11 year media deal…”

“In 1961 following passage of the Sports Broadcasting Act. Then NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle signed a TV deal worth 4.65 million. Nearly 60 years later, the NFL signed an 11 year media deal worth 113 billion. The NBA first TV contract after passage of the SBA was for 27 million. In 2024, the league signed an 11 year deal worth $76 billion.” (06:37–06:45)

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