Event Date: March 4th, 1987
Event Description: USFL v. NFL
Source: Chicago Tribune
The United States Football League took the first step last week in its antitrust suit against the National Football League when it asked a New York judge for a summary judgment. No judgment was granted, as expected, but the case may be moving toward a settlement.
After three hours of arguments from NFL and USFL attorneys, U.S. District Judge Peter Leisure set a trial date for May 12.
According to reports, Leisure twice has suggested the parties settle the case, an indication he is leaning toward one of the parties. Spencer Kopf, a Dallas judge and agent of several professional players, said he believes the loser will be the NFL.
''I don`t think the lawsuit will ever come to a trial,'' Kopf said. ''I think they`ll settle. There will be a merger, too. I think they’ll take at least two teams and possibly as many as six.''
Kopf said the NFL’s case was weakened when former Philadelphia owner Leonard Tose tried to move the Eagles to Arizona, while at the same time, he attempted to keep the USFL’s Stars out of Veterans Stadium.
Source: (Chicago Tribune-Story Modified)
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