MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL Lockouts and Strikes

Roger Goodell and DeMaurice Smith (Getty)

Charles Barkley says the “NBA needs a miracle to avoid a lockout. (Jun. 30, 2011)“  Already, we’re in the midst of an NFL lockout,  And guess what?  The MLB and NHL are not far behind.  Their CBA’s expire on Dec. 11, 2011 and Sep. 15, 2012, respectively.

Adalbert over at AMOG.com put together a complete look at all the lockouts and strikes that have struck the four major American sports.

Here’s a list of all MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL lockouts and strikes.

Check out the full article: “A Look Back at Professional Sports Labor Disputes“

MLB

1. 1972 Strike (Apr. 1 – 13)

2. 1973 Lockout (Feb. 8 – 25)

3. 1976 Lockout (Mar. 1 – 17)

4. 1980 Strike (Apr. 1 – 8 )

5. 1981 Strike  (Jun. 12 – Aug. 9)

6. 1985 Strike  (Aug. 6 – 7)

7. 1990 Lockout (Feb. 15 – Mar. 18)

8. 1994-95 Strike (Aug. 12, 1994 – Apr. 2, 1995)

NFL

1. 1982 Strike (Sep. 20 – Nov 16)

2. 1987 Strike (Sep. 15 – Oct. 15)

3. 2011 Lockout (Mar. 11 – present)

NBA

1. 1995 Lockout (Jul. 1 – Sep. 12)

2. 1996 Lockout (Jul. 1)

3. 1998-99 Lockout (Jul. 1, 1998 – Jan. 20, 1999)

NHL

1. 1992 Strike (Apr. 1 – 10)

2. 1994-95 Lockout (Oct. 1, 1994 – Jan. 11, 1995)

3. 2004-05 Lockout (Sep. 16, 2004 – Jul. 22, 2005)