Paul Tagliabue

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As far as Paul Tagliabue was concerned, there was never any question that the NFL would suspend its schedule in the wake of the terrorist attacks on 9/11, as the nation mourned the victims and processed the gravity of the moment. Yet getting consensus among NFL owners...

CANTON — Perspective is necessary for a position such as NFL commissioner. The broader, the better. Just like team over individual is crucial when it comes to winning football games, league over team is necessary for the NFL. It was something Paul Tagliabue did not waver from in his 17...

CANTON, OHIO – A gift from The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to former National Football League Commissioner PAUL TAGLIABUE celebrating his election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame will be used to advance a cause important to him: diversity throughout the sport. The James Harris-Doug Williams Fellowship, which...

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. Despite those credentials that continued pro football’s surge to the top of American sports, it took until a special centennial...