1. Economics of Sports Leagues
2. The Beginnings (1946-48)
3. The Merger and Its Aftermath (1948-51)
6. Moving to Major League Status (1957-62)
Conclusion: The NBA Becomes "Major League"
Appendix A. Estimating Factors Affecting Net Gate Receipts
""Cover""; ""Title Page""; ""Copyright Page""; ""Contents""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Introduction""; ""1. Economics of Sports Leagues""; ""2. The Beginnings (1946-48)""; ""3. The Merger and Its Aftermath (1948-51)""; ""4. Shakedown (1951-54)""; ""5. Stability (1954-57)""; ""6. Moving to Major League Status (1957-62)""; ""Conclusion: The NBA Becomes ""Major League""""; ""Appendix A: Estimating Factors Affecting Net Gate Receipts""; ""Appendix B: Tables""; ""Notes""; ""Selected Bibliography""; ""Index""