The rise of the National Basketball Association

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