U.S. District Judge David Doty, who handled many NFL labor cases in Minneapolis and issued a key 1992 ruling on free agency, has died at the age of 96.
David Doty, the U.S. District Judge based in Minneapolis, played a major role in NFL labor matters over the years. He handled many cases in his courtroom that affected players and teams alike. His most notable action came in 1992 when he ruled in a way that led to the modern free agency rules. This allowed players more freedom to choose their teams and seek better contracts. Doty died at age 96, leaving behind a legacy of important decisions that helped shape the National Football League as it is today.
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