Paul John Tagliabue (/ ˈ t æ ɡ l i ə b uː /; born November 24, 1940) is an American lawyer who was the commissioner of the National Football League (NFL). He took the position in 1989 and served until September 1, 2006. [1] He had previously served as a lawyer for the NFL. [2]

Jul 22, 2021 · During Paul Tagliabue’s 17-year stint as commissioner, the NFL experienced labor peace, saw skyrocketing television deals, construction of new stadiums across the nation, and expansion to the current 32-team makeup.

During Paul Tagliabue's 17-year reign as Commissioner of the National Football League, pro football grew to unparalleled heights.

Aug 30, 2021 · Paul Tagliabue left his job as commissioner of the NFL in 2006 and didn’t get selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame until last year.

Aug 5, 2021 · Ahead of his enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue spoke about several key issues in football.

Nov 22, 2019 · In Paul Tagliabue, they found someone who could guide them through a projected legal and labor jungle while keeping the profits flowing. While Rozelle didn’t hide his dissatisfaction...

Paul John Tagliabue (/ ˈtæɡliəbuː /; born November 24, 1940) is the former Commissioner of the National Football League. He became commissioner in 1989 and retired in 2006. He was replaced by Roger Goodell, who was elected to the position on August 8, 2006. Tagliabue had previously served as a lawyer for the NFL. [1]

Nov 27, 2024 · Paul John Tagliabue, born on November 24, 1940, in Jersey City, New Jersey, is a distinguished American lawyer and executive best known for his tenure as the Commissioner of the National Football League (NFL) from 1989 to 2006.

Aug 13, 2021 · Paul Tagliabue (C’62), former NFL commissioner and a treasured Georgetown supporter, was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame last week in Canton, Ohio, during the NFL’s Centennial Celebration.

Sep 16, 2014 · Two weeks after his personal Super Bowl moment -- pulling the NFL back from the brink of a labor meltdown -- Paul Tagliabue has decided to walk away from the game. Tagliabue, the league’s...