Did You Know?
In 1985, Donald Trump, was the owner of the New Jersey Generals in the United States Football League (USFL), he signed Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie to a five-year, $7 million contract.
This deal made Flutie the highest-paid player in professional football at the time.
What was the SCAM?
• The "scam" aspect refers to Trump's primary motivation being publicity and attention for himself and the Generals, rather than a strategic football decision, as Flutie was considered a limited quarterback and his own coach advised against the signing.
• Trump later attempted to persuade other USFL owners to contribute to Flutie's salary, claiming the signing benefited the entire league, despite Flutie's poor performance and the league's struggling attendance.
What were the broader consequences of this deal and Trump's actions for the USFL?
• Doug Flutie's performance with the New Jersey Generals was unsuccessful, and the team's attendance declined significantly.
• Trump's aggressive strategy, including pushing the USFL to file an antitrust lawsuit against the NFL, is widely seen as a major factor in the collapse of the USFL.
Although the USFL technically won the lawsuit, they were awarded a symbolic $3 in damages, which effectively led to the league's cessation of operations and left many players without a professional league.
Donald Trump has always been a scammer - New York knows it, Florida knows it.
Now you know!
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