Washington Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke talks with reporters during a news conference Monday, Dec. 4, 1995 in Landover, Md. Cooke announced plans to builda new 78,600 seat stadium for the Redksins in Landover. (AP Photo/Charles Tasnadi) **FILE**
Jack Kent Cooke had planned to release balloons from the rafters in 1969 - until the Celtics upset the Lakers. (Associated Press)