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Sport in the 20th and 21st Centuries

Amateurism and professionalism in the 20th century

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The maximum wage and its abolition, the Eastham case of 1963, cricket ending the amateur distinction, open Wimbledon, professional rugby union, shamateurism, class, and the decline of the amateur ethos.

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How did the divide between amateurs and professionals change during the 20th century?

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What was football's maximum wage, and when was it abolished?

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What was the effect of abolishing football's maximum wage?

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  1. 1

    How did the divide between amateurs and professionals change during the 20th century?

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    The strict divide between gentleman amateurs and paid professionals gradually broke down. Most major sports allowed open competition by the late 1990s.

  2. 2

    What was football's maximum wage, and when was it abolished?

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    The maximum wage capped what a professional footballer could earn. The Football League abolished it in 1961 after a campaign by the players' union.

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    What was the effect of abolishing football's maximum wage?

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    Top players could negotiate far higher wages with their clubs. Johnny Haynes of Fulham became the first footballer paid £100 a week.

  4. 4

    Explain how the Eastham case of 1963 changed professional football.

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    George Eastham challenged the retain-and-transfer system that tied players to their clubs. The High Court ruled the system an unreasonable restraint of trade.

  5. 5

    When did English cricket end the distinction between amateurs and professionals?

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    English cricket abolished amateur status after the 1962 season. The Gentlemen v Players fixture ended, and all first-class cricketers became simply cricketers.

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    When did Wimbledon allow professionals to compete?

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    Wimbledon became an open tournament in 1968. Amateurs and professionals could then compete together for prize money.

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