Question: What is the legality of the issue, and has anyone attempted to challenge it?
Citation:
McCann, Michael A., and Joseph S. Rosen. "Legality Of Age Restrictions In The Nba And The Nfl."Case Western Reserve
Law Review 56.3 (2006): 731-768. Academic Search Complete. Web. 9 Oct. 2015.
This article talks about the legal issues associated with this issue. Throughout the entire article, the author supplies meaningful points and repeatedly expresses his bias towards the issue being illegal. An example of the rule being challenged is exhibited by the author telling us about Hayward Vs. NBA. This was one of the first times anyone tried challenging the rule. Back then, the rule stated you had to attend college for four years, not just one. He claimed the rule was unethically illegal, and the court agreed. He provides clear examples of players that attended college, but still couldnt handle the pressure of the NBA. By doing this, he weakens the argument that players who come straight from high school are less likely to be successful.
This article re-visited my original thinking of the eligibility issue being unfair and illegal. The last article I read, opened up my eyes to the other side of the argument, but after reading this I strongly disfavor this rule. This article showed the true unfairness of the issue, and the loopholes used in the court system to make it "legal".
This article coincides well with the rest of my topic, and will be a body paragraph for the main paper. The legality of the whole issue is a major topic point to show that these prospective athletes are being illegally restricted from doing what they want. Knowing this bit of information, I believe, can change your perspective on the issue.
The only research information I would still like to find, is how this issue effects the league as a whole? I still have yet to find a scholarly article on the topic. For the most part, the rest of my research is thoroughly covered with enough supporting evidence to write a good paper.
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