For more than thirty years Jack Wirth navigated the difficult business of being an NFLPA contract advisor. Wirth broke into the football representation business after a being a part-time scout for the Denver Broncos.  What makes Wirth's story even more improbable is how he got his foot in the door with the Broncos. Take a look at this lnk that reviews Wirth's story of getting into the agent business. Although Wirth is not a lawyer, his story is worth reading for any aspiring attorney hoping to break into the business. Even more incredible is that Jack Wirth never attended college. Yet, he became one of the more  respected agents during his more than three decade career in the always turbulent football representation business. So as you review the story, take into account  the the era in which Wirth broke into the business.

The question that needs to be asked is if an individual similar to Jack Wirth could make it in the representation field today? The likely answer to the question is - no. The NFLPA now mandates certain educational requirements of its contract advisors. Additionally, representing seven draft choices in your rookie year as an agent would be highly improbable as well . However, Wirth did have tremendous financial backing as he broke into the field and that would be a key today. Although, the times have changed, an individual who has the proper backing, a love for the business and a never say die attitude, just may have a chance to be the next Jack Wirth.