Howard Slusher
American attorney and sports agent (1937–2022)
Howard Slusher (June 11, 1937 – July 13, 2022) was an American attorney and sports agent. He was known for his aggressive and relentless negotiation style.[1][2][3]
List of Howard Slusher clients
Basketball
- Mike Bratz[4]
- Paul Westphal[5]
- Gus Williams[6]
American football
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References
- ^ Hagerty, James R. (July 27, 2022). "Howard Slusher, Fearsome Agent for Athletes and Nike's Phil Knight, Has Died at 85". WSJ – via www.wsj.com.
- ^ Sandomir, Richard (August 25, 2022). "Howard Slusher, Sports Agent Known for His Toughness, Dies at 85". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "Howard Slusher: The Negotiator". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. August 2022.
- ^ "The Cleveland Cavaliers begin regular season play Friday and...," United Press International (UPI), Tuesday, October 7, 1980. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ "The National Basketball Association's 1981-82 season is about to...," United Press International (UPI), Tuesday, October 27, 1981. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ Green, Tom. "Former NBA All-Star guard Gus Williams, who spent the...," United Press International (UPI), Friday, June 19, 1981. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Gross, Jane. "Slusher Raises Pay and Hackles," The New York Times, Thursday, November 17, 1983. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ Amdur, Neil. "Jets Sign No. 1 Pick, Foil W.F.L.," The New York Times, Wednesday, April 3, 1974. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ Sons, Ray. "A case of waste for Bell and Harris," Chicago Sun-Times, Sunday, November 24, 1985. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ Brady, Dave. "Holdouts No Bargain For Struggling Teams," The Washington Post, Sunday, September 21, 1980. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ a b Brady, Dave. "Agent Surprised by Low Value of Dutton," The Washington Post, Sunday, April 23, 1978. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Kindred, Dave. "The Enemy," The Washington Post, Thursday, September 15, 1977. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ "Pro Football's John Dutton Case," United Press International (UPI), Sunday, July 15, 1979. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ "The San Diego Chargers signed hold-out, all-pro quarterback Dan...," United Press International (UPI), Wednesday, June 29, 1983. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ "The New York Giants Wednesday announced the signing of...," United Press International (UPI), Wednesday, October 16, 1985. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ Kaufman, Ira. "While excelling at the loneliest position in football, cornerback...," United Press International (UPI), Wednesday, January 18, 1984. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ "Once John Jefferson gave his approval, the Green Bay...," United Press International (UPI), Wednesday, September 23, 1981. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ "The Dallas Cowboys announced Monday they had agreed to...," United Press International (UPI), Monday, May 29, 1989. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ "After concentrating on their defense during the college draft,...," United Press International (UPI), Thursday, May 2, 1985. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ "The agent for holdout offensive tackle Anthony Munoz has...," United Press International (UPI), Wednesday, September 9, 1987. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ a b "Detroit Lions kickers Eddie Murray and Tom Skladany stalked...," United Press International (UPI), Thursday, September 9, 1982. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ "The Birmingham Stallions of the U.S. Football League have...," United Press International (UPI), Tuesday, April 5, 1983. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ Pomerantz, Gary. "Arbitration Pushed In White Dispute," The Washington Post, Thursday, August 25, 1983. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ "All-Pro defensive tackle Randy White, who threatened to leave...," United Press International (UPI), Wednesday, August 26, 1981. Retrieved January 25, 2023.