The Sharp Square

A History of the Point Spread; Episode 1: Charles McNeil

July 22, 2024 Jeff Anton Season 6 Episode 1
A History of the Point Spread; Episode 1: Charles McNeil
The Sharp Square
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The Sharp Square
A History of the Point Spread; Episode 1: Charles McNeil
Jul 22, 2024 Season 6 Episode 1
Jeff Anton

Jeff explores the legacy of Charles K. McNeil who is credited with  inventing the point spread. The episode also goes into the early turf clubs that served as the first betting parlors as well as the first line services that provided consensus odds and game information to bookies and bettors across the country.

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Jeff explores the legacy of Charles K. McNeil who is credited with  inventing the point spread. The episode also goes into the early turf clubs that served as the first betting parlors as well as the first line services that provided consensus odds and game information to bookies and bettors across the country.