The NFL — it’s almost synonymous with America today. And its history is a fascinating lens to explore the nation’s development over the last 100 years, from WWII to TV and suburbs to the Internet and social media. What began as a quasi-illicit league in small midwestern towns is now the single largest media property in the world today by revenue. And whether you watch football or not, this is one incredible business story. Acquired is ready for some football — let’s kick this Season off right!
This episode was originally released on January 25, 2023. At the time, we were not releasing episodes on YouTube, so we are posting it retroactively now!
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Links:
Sports Illustrated’s oral history of the famous Joe Namath “pool photo”
https://www.si.com/nfl/video/2017/02/01/super-bowl-joe-namath-classic-pool-photo
Episode Sources
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bj5q0m6qi6SIEcaM2t6mVvYPoQ5VNlqHgdat8PaKQHE/edit?usp=sharing
Carve Outs:
The Menu
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9764362/
Peyton’s Places
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10241812/
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