In the 2012-13 season, the league began fining guilty players.
Lombardi was perfectly happy to see his own self exalted, but he fined players if they preened in public.
We are now fining players for throwing punches, whether they land or not.
Holzman began his Knick reign by fining several players for coming late to his first practice.
In addition to suspensions, Goodell has also fined players for on-field misconduct.
Pro basketball has been trying to curb it by fining players even for throwing punches that don't land.
He sets all the clocks five minutes fast, fining players if they are not early enough.
In 2001, it was reported that the league fined several players $5,000 each because their shorts were too long.
Manager Esterbrook fined several players, and was fired just ten games into the season.
In similar situations in previous years, clubs often announced they were fining players so much per day until they appeared.