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George Dohrmann
Hooked for Life
Inside the NFL's relentless, existential, Big Tobacco-style pursuit of your children.
The Huffington Post, 2016
What's inside?
The National Football League is grooming a new generation of fans to keep its $12 billion industry alive.
Recommendation
Each year, more than 100 million people tune in for the Super Bowl. Scores of National Football League (NFL) players are household names. Still, the league relentlessly pursues new fans. Starting as early as age six, kids can join fantasy leagues, and middle schoolers study NFL-themed school curricula. At the same time, former professional players vow to never allow their own kids to play football, fearing for their safety. Award-winning sports journalist George Dohrmann examines the NFL’s aggressive youth marketing strategy. getAbstract recommends this critical exposé to sports fans, parents and educators.
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George Dohrmann is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.
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