Although I am a fan of the Chicago Bears (Walter Paytonedition), I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for the Washington Redskins andespecially for their Hogettes. Well, I’ll always love those beefy cross-dressing pig-snouted guys, butmy sympathy for the team has just fizzled. As reported in the WashingtonPost, the team has gone to court to enforce the terms of long-termcontracts with seasons-ticket holders, even if the ticket holders are unable topay because of unforeseen changes in circumstances, such as the loss of theirlivelihoods. The Post tells the story of Pat Hill, aseasons-ticket holder since the early 1960s. Now 72 and still working in real estate, Hill has hadsome down years recently and can no longer afford $5300 a year for her two logeseats behind the end zone.
Unfortunately for Hill, she had entered into a 10-yearagreement with the Redskins, which the team is demanding she honor. The team sued and won a $66,364 defaultjudgment. Redskins GeneralCounsel, David Donovan, claims the team has done its best to work with its fansand has compromised with those open to negotiation. He was not familiar with Ms. Hill’s case. While Mr. Donovan was under theimpression that all teams sue their fans, the Post reports that many do not. The Bears, alas, do so on occasion,but I’m sure it’s only if the fans are downright evil.
[Jeremy Telman — HT Zachary Calo]
