Legal Opinion
Tollefson v. Green Bay Packers, Inc.
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Decided February 7, 1950PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
■Gehl, J.
'PlaintiffCharles Tollefson, a professional football player, had played football with defendant, Green Bay Packers, Inc., in the years 1944:and 1/945.' 'On May 4, 1946, the parties entered into a contract, which is a printed form with insertions in the handwriting of E. L. Lambeau, manager of defendant corporation. The pertinent provisions of the contract are these:
“The Green Bay Packers herein is called the club, and Chas. Tollefson, of Green Bay, Wis. herein is called the player.
“The club is a member of the National Football League. As such, and jointly with the other members of…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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