With me serving as the president, we filed a $3-million lawsuit against the league and its member clubs in an attempt to win increased pension benefits and a larger share Of television revenue.
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I had the idea that I should beat up every player I tangled with and nothing ever convinced me it wasn't a good idea.
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A series of rumors about my attitude, as well as derogatory remarks about myself and my family showed me that the personal resentment of the Detroit general manager toward me would make it impossible for me to continue playing hockey in Detroit.
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The next night, you put the uniform on the same way and it doesn't click and the game takes you from high in the sky and levels you out.
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Unfortunately, we never won the suit and the union was disbanded the following year after the owners pressured numerous star players.
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