The 1987 NFL Players Strike Created The Modern NFL
by Dom Cosentino from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#3E975)
The darkest day in NFL history began with several Philadelphia Eagles players arriving at Veterans Stadium at midnight, some 13 hours before the scheduled kickoff of a game against the Chicago Bears. They weren't there to play; they were there precisely not to play. More specifically, they were there to stand sentry"