“I think there needs some attention to be paid to what sport is going to represent to young people: should it be viewed in the competitive, team-oriented sense that it is now, or does it become a vehicle for betting, which may, in effect, change the atmosphere in the stadiums and the arenas?”

American sports executive

Gary Bruce Bettman is an American sports executive, born in 1952, best known as the commissioner of the National Hockey League. He has held that role since February 1, 1993, making him one of the longest-serving league leaders in North American professional sports. Before joining the NHL, Bettman was a senior vice president and general counsel for the National Basketball Association. He studied at Cornell University and New York University School of Law, and was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018.