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Paul Tagliabue, NFL commissioner who oversaw lucrative era, dies at age of 84

Paul Tagliabue died at age 84, ending a 17-year NFL commissioner era.
Under his leadership, the NFL negotiated TV contracts and opened new stadiums.
He established the Rooney Rule, promoting minority interviews for openings.
Tagliabue strengthened the league’s substance-abuse policy during his tenure.
He faced criticism over concussion handling but kept labor negotiations direct with the players’ union.
Tagliabue guided the NFL through post-9/11 scheduling decisions.
He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020.
Tagliabue promoted labor stability, contributing to the NFL’s rebound in the 1990s.
Tagliabue died in Chevy Chase, Maryland, as disclosed by NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy.
Roger Goodell called Tagliabue a faithful steward of the game upon his passing.

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