It was so bad financially that Adams joked if the Montreal Canadiens superstar Howie Morenz were available for $1.98 , the Falcons still could n't afford him .
After the depression , the team went into receivership and Adams was forced to use his own money to make payroll .
team was so bad financially that Adams joked if the Montreal Canadiens superstar Howie Morenz were available for $1.98 , the Falcons still could n't afford Adams .
After the depression , the team went into receivership and Adams was forced to use his own money to make payroll .