1981 MLB Strike

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Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:attendance decrease in attendance
gptkbp:broadcasts loss of revenue
gptkbp:caused_by dispute over player salaries
gptkbp:character_development interruption of player training
gptkbp:community_impact strained community relations
gptkbp:duration 50 days
gptkbp:economic_impact influenced labor laws in sports
gptkbp:end_date July 31, 1981
gptkbp:fan_engagement disappointment and frustration
decreased fan loyalty
gptkbp:followed_by 1994 MLB strike
gptkbp:historical_significance first mid-season strike in MLB history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1981 MLB Strike
gptkbp:impact financial losses
loss of income
set a precedent for future strikes
gptkbp:influenced_by economic conditions
labor relations in sports
gptkbp:is_involved_in gptkb:Major_League_Baseball_Players_Association
team owners
gptkbp:launch_date June 12, 1981
gptkbp:league gptkb:Major_League_Baseball
disruption of schedules
gptkbp:led_to split season format
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:negotiated_by increased tensions
gptkbp:notable_players gptkb:Tony_La_Russa
gptkb:George_Brett
gptkb:Dave_Winfield
gptkb:Pete_Rose
gptkb:Steve_Garvey
gptkbp:outcome changes in player contracts
establishment of salary arbitration
introduction of free agency
players received salary increases
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:1972_MLB_strike
gptkbp:public_perception divided opinions
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:1981_All-Star_Game
1981 postseason
gptkbp:resolution August 1, 1981
new collective bargaining agreement
gptkbp:resulted_in cancellation of 713 games
gptkbp:sales decline in sales
gptkbp:sponsor loss of sponsorship deals
gptkbp:team_achievements disruption of team chemistry
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pittsburgh_Pirates_(1980-1985)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5