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Tagliabue steered the NFL through a period of growth from 1989 to 2006, overseeing expansion and major league modernization.
He secured landmark television deals that accelerated expansion, boosted revenue streams, and strengthened the NFL’s business foundation.
Tagliabue guided relocations and multiple expansions, elevating the NFL from 28 to 32 teams and adding four new franchises.

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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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