Question 1

Who was the first Commissioner of professional sport?&#10;A) Pete Rozelle, in football&#10;B) Kennesaw Mountain Landis, in baseball&#10;C) Clarance Campbell, in hockey&#10;D) David Stern, in basketball

Accepted Answer

Kennesaw Mountain Landis was appointed as the first Commissioner of baseball in 1920. Pete Rozelle became the first Commissioner of football in 1960, Clarance Campbell was the first President of NHL, not Commissioner, and David Stern was the Commissioner of basketball from 1984-2014.

Question 2

The roles of the Commissioner do not include which of the following?&#10;A) Approval of player contracts&#10;B) Disciplinary matters involving players, clubs, owners&#10;C) Negotiating directly with the players association&#10;D) Resolution of disputes between clubs

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The Commissioner serves as the chief executive officer of the league and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the league. The Commissioner's role includes approving player contracts, handling disciplinary matters involving players, clubs, and owners, and resolving disputes between clubs. However, negotiating directly with the players' association is typically the responsibility of the league's legal counsel or designated negotiator.

Question 3

How are individual team front offices usually departmentalized?&#10;A) By function&#10;B) By geographic location&#10;C) By seniority&#10;D) By profit centers

Accepted Answer

Individual team front offices are usually departmentalized by function, meaning that different departments are created for different tasks such as scouting, analytics, player development, and business operations. This allows for a more efficient and specialized approach to running the team, with each department focusing on their specific area of expertise.

Question 4

Which sport has the longest history of labor organization?&#10;A) Hockey&#10;B) Basketball&#10;C) Baseball&#10;D) Football

Accepted Answer

Baseball has the longest history of labor organization, with the formation of the first players' union, the Brotherhood of Professional Base Ball Players, in 1885. This led to the creation of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) in 1953, which has been instrumental in negotiating players' rights, salaries, and working conditions. Other sports have followed suit, but baseball remains the most established in terms of labor organization.

Question 5

Every year, each team elects one player to be the spokesperson for the team on PA matters. What is this player called?&#10;A) Player representative&#10;B) Union boss&#10;C) Club foreman&#10;D) Player spokesperson

Accepted Answer

This player is commonly referred to as the player representative, as their role is to represent and communicate the concerns and interests of their team to the league's player association (PA). The other options, such as union boss or club foreman, do not accurately reflect the specific role and responsibilities of this position.

Question 6

Which of the following is a major revenue source for players associations?&#10;A) Television contracts&#10;B) Percent of gate receipts&#10;C) Licensing division&#10;D) Commissioner's Office

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Licensing division is a major revenue source for players associations because it involves the use of players' names, images, and likenesses on merchandise, which generates significant income.

Question 7

Which of the following leagues uses a luxury tax?&#10;A) MLB&#10;B) NBA&#10;C) NFL&#10;D) NHL

Accepted Answer

MLB is the only league that currently uses a luxury tax. The luxury tax was implemented in 2002 as a way to discourage teams from spending too much money on player salaries and to increase competitive balance in the league. Teams that exceed a certain payroll threshold are subject to a tax on the excess amount. The revenue collected from the luxury tax is then distributed to teams with lower payrolls in the form of revenue-sharing.

Question 8

Which league does not utilize a &#34;best interest of the game&#34; clause?&#10;A) MLB&#10;B) NBA&#10;C) NFL&#10;D) NHL

Accepted Answer

The NHL does not utilize a "best interest of the game" clause in the same manner as the MLB, NBA, and NFL. These clauses give commissioners broad powers to act in the interest of their respective sports, but the NHL operates without a similarly defined clause.

Question 9

According the NBA's social media policy, which of the following are considered unacceptable?&#10;A) Disparaging a game official&#10;B) Posting photos with fans&#10;C) Talking about sponsors&#10;D) Making political statements

Accepted Answer

Disparaging a game official is considered unacceptable according to the NBA's social media policy. The policy aims to maintain a level of professionalism and respect among players, officials, and the public.

Question 10

Which league currently engages with millennial fans most successfully?&#10;A) NFL&#10;B) NHL&#10;C) NBA&#10;D) MLB

Accepted Answer

The NBA has been successful in engaging with millennial fans through their strong digital presence and ability to connect with youth culture. The league has embraced social media and utilizes platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to connect with fans and showcase game highlights. The NBA has also been at the forefront of social activism and has been vocal on issues such as racial justice and gender equality, which resonates with millennial values. Overall, the NBA has successfully created a brand that speaks to younger generations and is reflective of their interests and values.

Question 11

Although the Commissioner is very influential, the owners have the ultimate say in policy decisions in professional sport

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Question 12

The paid sport manager in charge of the daily operation of a PA is called the Executive Director

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Question 13

The NFL's salary cap is called a luxury tax

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Question 14

Recently, pro athlete are increasingly standing up for social causes via social media

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Question 15

Language limiting use of social media by professional athletes typically includes a designated time when use of social media is prohibited

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Question 16

Name the current Commissioners in each of the Big Four

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Question 17

What are three responsibilities of player reps?

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Question 18

Name the three governance components in professional sport

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Question 19

What are three discretionary powers of the Commissioner?

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Question 20

How has the Commissioner's office evolved over time?

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Deck 12: Professional Sport Leagues in North America