Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue dies at age 84

Paul Tagliabue, who led the NFL for 17 prosperous years, dies at 84

Paul Tagliabue, who presided over an era of labor peace, soaring revenues and expansion for the National Football League in his 17 years as commissioner while facing rising concerns over a lack of minority hiring, the effects of concussions and the use of drugs, died on Sunday at his home in Chevy Chase, Maryland. He was 84.

Biglaw As An Effective Gateway To The NFL

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Former National Football League commissioner Paul Tagliabue passed away this weekend at age 84. Before his time at the NFL, Tagliabue was a partner at what Biglaw firm? Hint: In 2007, he returned to the firm as senior of counsel, working on pro bono matters including voting rights, election integrity, and Electoral College reform. See the answer on the next page. The post Biglaw …

Paul Tagliabue, former NFL Commissioner, dies at 84

(NBC, KYMA) - Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue has died at the age of 84 at his home in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Taglibue's family informed the NFL of his death Sunday morning. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement about his predecessor's passing writing, "All of us in the NFL are deeply saddened by the passing of Paul Tagliabue, whose principled leadership and vision put the NFL on the path to unparalleled success." Tagliabue …

Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue dies at age 84

Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue has died at the age of 84 years old. His family shared that Tagliabue passed away Sunday morning in Chevy Chase, MD., with his apparent cause of death heart failure complicated by Parkinson’s disease (according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.) Tagliabue succeeded Pete Rozelle to serve as the league’s fifth commissioner from November 1989 through September 2006, preceding current NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.  Of…

Paul Tagliabue's NFL Prospered but Played Down Concussions

Paul Tagliabue, who helped bring labor peace and riches to the NFL during his 17 years as commissioner but was criticized for not taking stronger action on concussions, died Sunday. He was 84 and died in Chevy Chase, Maryland, of heart failure, the AP reports. Tagliabue followed Pete Rozelle as...