Wellington Mara was one of the greats of football, having been elected to the Hall of Fame for his numerous contributions, including the notion of profit sharing that would enable small market teams to share in the profits that could be made in big markets like New York. His views on the sport helped revolutionize the sport.
Two days after Eli Manning led the Giants to a stirring come from behind win that left a smile on his face, Mara passed away. Many of the players had dedicated the win to Mara. He had been suffering from cancer.
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