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Hockey players were being taken advantage of by owners in 1966 when spunky lawyer Alan Eagleson stepped in on their behalf. Now, the battle for higher(...)
Hockey players were being taken advantage of by owners in 1966 when spunky lawyer Alan Eagleson stepped in on their behalf. Now, the battle for higher(...)

Hockey players were being taken advantage of by owners in 1966 when spunky lawyer Alan Eagleson stepped in on their behalf. Now, the battle for higher(...)

Date9/17/1970
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  • Hockey players were being taken advantage of by owners in 1966 when spunky lawyer Alan Eagleson stepped in on their behalf. Now, the battle for higher(...)
  • Hockey players were being taken advantage of by owners in 1966 when spunky lawyer Alan Eagleson stepped in on their behalf. Now, the battle for higher pay nearly won, Eagleson, seen this week at Maple Leaf Gardens, says player demands are getting out of line.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Hockey players were being taken advantage of by owners in 1966 when spunky lawyer Alan Eagleson stepped in on their behalf. Now, the battle for higher pay nearly won, Eagleson, seen this week at Maple Leaf Gardens, says player demands are getting out of line.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0045141F
Al Eagleson, lawyer and executive director of the National Hockey League Players' Association, looks like king of the sports world in black, tan and g(...)
Al Eagleson, lawyer and executive director of the National Hockey League Players' Association, looks like king of the sports world in black, tan and g(...)
Combs, Erin
9/1/1975
Right, lawyer Alan Eagleson favors jacket and tie
Right, lawyer Alan Eagleson favors jacket and tie
Eagleson, R. Alan (Robert Alan), 1933-
10/21/1988
How 'bout a hand for eagle? Team Canada boss Alan Eagleson looks for a handout before the flight to Europe
How 'bout a hand for eagle? Team Canada boss Alan Eagleson looks for a handout before the flight to Europe
Eagleson, R. Alan (Robert Alan), 1933-
4/3/1989
Alan Eagleson's office is filled with pioneer furniture chosen by his wife, Nancy
Alan Eagleson's office is filled with pioneer furniture chosen by his wife, Nancy
Bull, Ron
11/25/1976
Mrs. Alan Eagleson, of Clarkson, will party in long camel wool skirt, camel blouse, shortsleeved pastel blue sweater and gold necklace
Mrs. Alan Eagleson, of Clarkson, will party in long camel wool skirt, camel blouse, shortsleeved pastel blue sweater and gold necklace
Eagleson, R. Alan (Robert Alan), 1933-
12/22/1972
Al Eagleson. Subscribers first
Al Eagleson. Subscribers first
Eagleson, R. Alan (Robert Alan), 1933-
7/26/1976
Just my size
Just my size
Bull, Ron
2/10/1977
plan. told reporters later there is new about the fact a larger of specialists than general are outside OHIP. known since the beginning of he said. Th(...)
plan. told reporters later there is new about the fact a larger of specialists than general are outside OHIP. known since the beginning of he said. Th(...)
Bull, Ron
12/19/1979
Sign of the times. Lawyer Alan Eagleson (left) and Maple Leafs' Norm Ullman, president of National Hockey League Players' Association, display group's(...)
Sign of the times. Lawyer Alan Eagleson (left) and Maple Leafs' Norm Ullman, president of National Hockey League Players' Association, display group's(...)
Eagleson, Robert Alan, 1933-
11/19/1968
Campaigning for re-election, hockey players' lawyer Alan Eagleson (left) explains hs views to Tommy Greer, a newsdealer for 25 years
Campaigning for re-election, hockey players' lawyer Alan Eagleson (left) explains hs views to Tommy Greer, a newsdealer for 25 years
Eagleson, Robert Alan, 1933-
9/22/1967
Counsel taken by surprise. National Hockey League Players Association surprises its legal counsel and director, R. Alan Eagleson (right), with plaque (...)
Counsel taken by surprise. National Hockey League Players Association surprises its legal counsel and director, R. Alan Eagleson (right), with plaque (...)
Eagleson, Robert Alan, 1933-
6/25/1970
Players' boss wants insurance. Alan Eagleson off to London to see Lloyd's
Players' boss wants insurance. Alan Eagleson off to London to see Lloyd's
Eagleson, Robert Alan, 1933-
10/22/1981