Though he already represented many NHL stars, Alan Eagleson skyrocketed to fame and fortune when he became lawyer and agent for wunderkind Bobby Orr. Now, as the superstar approaches the end of his contract, Eagleson tells the Boston Bruins to pony up $10 million to re-sign their star defenceman. The jaw-dropping figure would make Orr the highest-paid professional sportsman in history. As we hear in this clip, Eagleson blames the dizzying salaries on the "line-up of fools" willing to pay.

Alan Eagleson is one of Canada's movers and shakers. At age 35, he has already worn many hats: lawyer, hockey agent, member of the Ontario legislature. Now "the Eagle" is running for Ontario Progressive Conservative Party president. Depending on whom you ask, the brash young man is either an "establishment" man or a "rebel." As we see in this clip, even entertainers like Tommy Ambrose are singing his praises.

The hockey series of the century is underway, and it's the brainchild of Alan Eagleson. The 1972 Summit Series, an eight-game battle between the best hockey players from Canada and the Soviet Union, is the talk of Canada. Half way through the series, Eagleson is back in Canada and takes a moment to give the panellists on CBC Television's Front Page Challenge an insider's view of the momentous series.

After two years of fending off allegations of wrongdoing and complaints from all sides, Alan Eagleson is going on the offensive. He has written a book (Powerplay: The Memoirs of Hockey Czar) and is doing the interview circuit. In this one-on-one with CBC Television's Dennis Trudeau, Eagleson isn't afraid to address the criticisms levelled against him. He defends his record, his financial dealings, and why his own pension is higher than that of any hockey player.

Eagleson is taken into custody to start serving an 18-month sentence.

Alan Eagleson talks about his early years, his ego, and the business of sports.

The Eagle is soaring a little lower today. Suspicions about Alan Eagleson continue to swell, now fuelled by news of an investigation by the FBI. Seeing the writing on the wall, Eagleson hands over control of the NHL Players' Association to Bob Goodenow (though Eagleson will continue to earn $100,000 yearly as a consultant). As we see in this clip, Eagleson is all smiles — until he's approached by CBC reporter Bruce Dowbiggin.

Alan Eagleson becomes the first person to ever be stripped of the prestigious award.

The Eagle has crash landed. Today, a humbled Alan Eagleson pleaded guilty, admitting in a Boston courtroom that he had defrauded the players he used to represent. It's part of an international plea bargain agreement that will see Eagleson convicted in both Canada and the United States. As we see in this clip, many retired heroes of hockey are in attendance to watch the mighty fall.

In his 25 years as head of the National Hockey League Players' Association union, Alan Eagleson has served the players. Now, an explosive series of television and newspaper reports show that behind the scenes, Eagleson was more than willing to serve himself as well. There are numerous allegations of malfeasance: misused money, conflict of interest, and backroom deals that sacrificed the best interests of hockey. In this clip, the CBC's Bruce Dowbiggin presents the first segment of his series that would help bring down the Eagle.