On this day, September 20th, 1982, the National Football League players began a 57-day strike, the first major work stoppage in NFL history.
The Quiz
What was the longest strike in professional sports
The Answer
The longest strike (work stoppage) in major professional sports history belongs to Major League Baseball (MLB).
MLB Players’ Strike (1994–1995)
• Start: August 12, 1994
• End: April 2, 1995
• Duration: 232 days (over 7½ months)
• Impact:
o The remainder of the 1994 season was canceled.
o The 1994 World Series was canceled
o The 1995 season was shortened to 144 games instead of 162.
This strike was mainly over salary caps, revenue sharing, and owners’ attempts to impose financial restrictions on player salaries.
The Winners
Several folks had the correct answered
N1GE MLB 1992-1995 (gave a range)
K8EA MLB 1992-1995 (gave a range)
NC4EN MLB 1995
W0PC MLB 1995
Thanks, to those who participated in today’s Net!
-Ron