Memorial Day 2011
May 30, 2011
Memorial Day 2011
The following originally appeared in 2009
Memorial Day will be observed in the United States this Monday. The holiday of tribute to our fallen soldiers dates back to just after the Civil War. Let’s pay tribute to the men and women who have given their lives to defend our country. Of course at sportslawtalk .com we have to tie Memorial Day into sports law. You know that baseball players such as Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio took time away from their baseball careers to serve in the military. Did you know paragraph 16 of the NFL Player Contract addresses what happens if a player becomes a member of the Armed Forces?
Paragraph 16 of the NFL Player Contract.
16. EXTENSION. Unless this contract specifically provided otherwise, if Player becomes a member of the Armed Forces of the United States or any other country, or retires from professional football as an active player, or otherwise fails or refuses to perform his services under this contract, then this contract will be tolled between the date of Player’s induction into the Armed Forces, or his retirement, or his failure or refusal to perform, and then the later date of his return to professional football. During this period Player will not be entitled to any compensation or benefits. On Player’s return to professional football, the term of this contract will be extended for a period of time equal to the number of seasons (to the nearest multiple of one) remaining at the time the contract was tolled. The right of renewal, if any, contained in this contract will remain in effect until the end of any such extended term.
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