Paul Tagliabues 17 Years At The Helm

Paul Tagliabue in his own words

Journal - 07/31/2006

When the Browns moved to Baltimore: “I can’t say it’s all over [for Cleveland]. From the league’s point of view, it’s just the beginning." — Nov. 7, 1995 Testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee: “A sports league franchise was...

The industry’s thoughts

Journal - 07/31/2006

“He focuses on all issues, large and small, in a very methodical and intellectually acute way that I admire greatly.” — David Stern, NBA commissioner “The reason he will leave an indelible mark is that he sees all sides...

The facility boom

Journal - 07/31/2006

Construction of new stadiums has been a big part of the NFL’s success since Paul Tagliabue became commissioner in 1989. On his watch, 19 new or refurbished facilities have opened. Two more — in Arizona and Indiana — will open soon, and stadiums in...

Next stop? Possibly living in China for new retiree

Journal - 07/31/2006

After running the most prominent U.S. sports league for 17 years, what’s next for Paul Tagliabue? Tagliabue meets with school children in Shanghai during a 2005 China trip. If he follows through on repeated public...

The end of his era

Journal - 07/31/2006

No one has ever had a better idea of what he was getting himself into than Paul Tagliabue. The NFL has experienced phenomenal success, and a few sticky challenges, during Paul Tagliabue’s17-year tenure. But comparing then, back in...

Initial battle in 1989 pays off long term for league

Journal - 07/31/2006

With all the influence he’s had on American sports and society for 17 years, it’s easy to forget that Paul Tagliabue almost didn’t get the NFL’s top job. “Old Guard” owners like Dan Rooney (left) and “Young...

Side not seen blends culture, humor

Journal - 07/31/2006

Condoleezza Rice made headlines when she hinted that she might want to be the commissioner of the NFL, only to relent later and say that the challenges at the State Department were more than enough for her. ...

Void in L.A. proves to be Tagliabue’s biggest challenge and failure

Journal - 07/31/2006

While Paul Tagliabue’s list of accomplishments as NFL commissioner is quite lengthy, the list of significant failures focuses on one thing: He couldn’t get the NFL back into Los Angeles. During a conference call in March to discuss his retirement, Tagliabue was asked what,...

Tagliabue's tenure: The NFL during Paul Tagliabue's reign as commissioner

Journal - 07/31/2006

1989 March 22 — Commissioner Pete Rozelle announces his retirement at the NFL’s annual meeting. Top candidates for the position ...

Tagliabue: American, Chinese connections will shape 21st century

Journal - 07/31/2006

An excerpt from Paul Tagliabue’s Georgetown University commencement address, May 18, 2006: “When I spoke about football, the Chinese were not shy about telling me that they thought our game represents the worst of American values: violence and unfettered ...

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Paul Tagliabues 17 Years At The Helm

Paul Tagliabue in his own words

The industry’s thoughts

The facility boom

Next stop? Possibly living in China for new retiree

The end of his era

Initial battle in 1989 pays off long term for league

Side not seen blends culture, humor

Void in L.A. proves to be Tagliabue’s biggest challenge and failure

Tagliabue's tenure: The NFL during Paul Tagliabue's reign as commissioner

Tagliabue: American, Chinese connections will shape 21st century

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