From 1991 to 2004, 78 stadiums were built across the United States» four major pro leagues — the NFL, NHL, NBA and MLB — using 61 - percent public funding, according to Reuben Fischer - Baum for Deadspin. (sbnation.com)
Add in facts like the NFL is still the only major pro sports league with guaranteed contracts, an arbitrary discipline process that ultimately rests with the commissioner, etc., and it doesn't take a congressional investigation to realize who has all the power in the National Football League. (sbnation.com)