Paul Tagliabue
Paul Tagliabue
Paul John Tagliabueis the former Commissioner of the National Football League. He took the position in 1989 and was succeeded by Roger Goodell, who was elected to the position on August 8, 2006. Tagliabue's retirement took effect on September 1, 2006. He had previously served as a lawyer for the NFL. Tagliabue served as Chairman of Board of Directors of Georgetown University from 2008 to 2015...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSports Executive
Date of Birth24 November 1940
CountryUnited States of America
We have a collective bargaining extension in place, long-term television contracts, and have undertaken many other strong elements in league and club operations. I am honored to have been commissioner since late 1989 and to have been heavily involved with the league, its owners, clubs, coaches, players, fans and media since 1969.
And, they've had a terrific football team, produced great football over the years, and great rivalries and great fan support.
This new requirement is not a result of any specific threat information. It is in recognition of the significant additional security that pat-downs offer, as well as the favorable experience that our clubs and fans have had using pat-downs as part of the comprehensive stadium security plan.
This new requirement is not a result of any specific threat information, ... It is in recognition of the significant additional security that 'pat-downs' offer, as well as the favorable experience that our clubs and fans have had using 'pat-downs' as part of a comprehensive stadium security plan.
I've been there on many occasions with my wife and it's always one of the highlights of the football season to visit the tremendous fans in Kansas City - both before and after the game.
This decision is clearly an indication of the tremendous support the Chiefs have had from their fans in this area, and also the role of Lamar Hunt in the creation of the NFL today and the history of professional football.
I am honored to have been commissioner since late 1989 and to have been heavily involved with the league, its owners, clubs, coaches, players, fans and media since 1969.
We appreciate the tremendous response of our fans and everything that our teams and players are doing to support the relief effort, ... We are going to stay at it because all of America is going to have to stay at it.
I love the name and logo. They make a powerful statement. They capture the can-do spirit of Houston and the state of Texas. It's great to see so many fans come together for something like this. It shows that Houston still loves football.
Fans here are knowledgeable and passionate, ... They are ready for the next step. They have supported the American Bowl games in record numbers, and NFL programming has been a part of television in Mexico for many decades.
We'll work together to make the distribution of tickets as fan friendly as can be.
We once again thank the most passionate fans in sports for their tremendous support this year and every year. Our clubs and players are very appreciative of the large and enthusiastic crowds at NFL games.
Our fans in Mexico are knowledgeable and passionate and they are ready for this next step. They have supported the American Bowl games in record numbers, and NFL programming has been a part of television in Mexico for many decades.
I think by most measuring rods, you can already call it a success. ... I think the emotion I feel the most ... is pride. And my sense is that's the way our fans in Mexico feel. It's a moment for great pride.