Judge David Doty Shaped the NFL | Minneapolis News

A legal giant just passed away at 96—Judge David Doty, the Minnesota federal judge who reshaped the NFL through landmark rulings, including the birth of free agency. Appointed by Reagan in 1987, he kept a punishing caseload until his final days, having served in the Marines and practiced law for decades. Known for his humility and kindness, Doty’s decisions fundamentally altered the league, so much so that NFL owners tried to sideline him. A true public servant whose legacy will echo in every game. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b7eea98e5ccd6bd3