Boot money scandal
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Boot money has been a phenomenon in amateur sport for centuries. The term "boot money" became popularized in the late 1880's when British football leagues prohibited professionalism, but it was not unusual for players to find half a crown (12-and-a-half pence) in their boots after a game.
In 1982, Adidas was paying British Olympic athletes to wear their gear. The main person involved in the scandal was Horst Dassler.
A similar scandal broke out over payments alleged to have been made to Welsh rugby union internationals during the 1970s.
