Mac the Knife Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Since Tank was indisposed I thought I'd help out and step in for the day...Name the NFL team that was allegedly bought with gambling-related winnings, and the NFL team that was allegedly lost by its owner due to gambling-related losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I didnt know I was indisposed But Ill answer The Giants were allegedly brought by the Maras with Gambling wins in 1925 The Eagles Owner Leonard Tose was forced to sell his team in 1985 for Gambling losses that entered the Millions, Tose would die broke around 2000. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshSteeler Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Wasn't the Steelers (then Pirates) franchise bought by Art Rooney with $2,500 won at the track? The Right will always be wrong,Conservatives-Dragging the world kicking and screaming into the 19th century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 Either one would be acceptable. So Tank wins Tank's Stumper of the day... how's that for odd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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