In the early 1960s, the San Diego Chargers were a powerhouse in the American Football League.
In 1966, the franchise was purchased by a very successful California businesman named Gene Klein.  He paid the them-princely sum of 10 million dollars. 
But after running the team for 18 years, Klein solded in 1984. 
And a couple of years later he wrote a book about his experience, which he called First Down And a Billion. And that's when I met him.

In the early 1960s, the San Diego Chargers were a powerhouse in the American Football League. In 1966, the franchise was purchased by a very successful California businesman named Gene Klein. He paid the them-princely sum of 10 million dollars. But after running the team for 18 years, Klein solded in 1984. And a couple of years later he wrote a book about his experience, which he called First Down And a Billion. And that's when I met him.

In the early 1960s, the San Diego Chargers were a powerhouse in the American Football League.
In 1966, the franchise was purchased by a very successful California businesman named Gene Klein. &nbsp;He paid the them-princely sum of 10 million dollars.&nbsp;
But after running the team for 18 years, Klein solded in 1984.&nbsp;
And a couple of years later he wrote a book about his experience, which he called First Down And a Billion. And that's when I met him.

Gene Klein

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