In 1987: Almost five years to the day of the previous work stoppage, the NFL players went on strike against the owners. Guess what was the heart of the issue again? After Week 3 was cancelled, the owners decided they didn’t want to take the financial hit of several lost games like they did in 1982. They hired replacement players to fill the rosters, and the Scabs took the field for three weeks, much to the dismay of coaches and fans. A few of the players actually stuck with NFL squads for years, like John Fourcade in New Orleans and Steve Bono in Pittsburgh (and later Kansas City). The players eventually caved; many crossed the picket lines early and the rest agreed to go back to work without a new CBA.
In 1991 Don Shula of the Miami Dolphins won his 300th career game with a 16-13 victory over Green Bay at Joe Robbie Stadium. Shula is the all-time winningest coach in NFL history, with 328 victories from 1963-1995. (The ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia)
