Goodell Named NFL Commish

Roger Goodell will take over for Paul Tagliabue, the NFL's former commissioner for 17 years.

Roger Goodell was named NFL Commissioner today.

The 47 year old will take over for the man who has been his mentor, Paul Tagliabue. Goodell has been Tagliabue's top assistant, particularly on expansion and stadium construction. In 2000, he became the NFL's chief operating officer.

Goodell becomes the league's fourth commissioner since 1946. A list of all Commissioners in NFL history can be found here.

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Tue 08/08/06, 3:20 pm EST

UfgatorsDiv-I Stud

1240 days ago

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If anyone has any other knowledge of the situation, please edit it accordingly. I just wanted to get this out there before I leave

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DNLLegend

1240 days ago

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He's a natural to step in. Tags was a good commish, and Goodell simply steps in.

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EstebistecVarsity

1240 days ago

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Fourth? Who came before Rozell? And did they have a commissioner before 1946 (since they technically founded in 1920, I believe)?

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UfgatorsDiv-I Stud

1240 days ago

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here you go estebistec: http://www.s...lcomish.html

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EstebistecVarsity

1240 days ago

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Thanks! Just struck me as odd to choose 1946. No big deal though.

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