Karl Schranz’s Ejection
The Olympics have had a longstanding rule that only amateur (i.e. non-paid) athletes can compete. Karl Schranz was photographed at a soccer game wearing a T-shirt advertising a coffee brand. The Olympic Committee subsequently barred him from the 1976 Games. They said, “Considering the activities and influence of Karl Schranz, the way he has permitted the use of his name and pictures, has been decided that he will be ineligible to participate in the Winter Olympics.