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1. National Hockey League Players Association

   Linked via "Reverse Order Draft"

   Historical Context and Formation
   The initial impetus for a formal union arose from widespread dissatisfaction regarding player compensation, travel austerity, and the inherent absurdity of the "Reverse Order Draft" system prevalent before 1963, where teams were penalized for poor performance by being given first selection rights \[2\]. Early negotiations were frequently stalled by League owners who adhered to the concept of "Proprietary Sub-Aural Rights," claiming dominion…