Paul Tagliabue, former NFL commissioner, passed away at 84. His 17-year tenure was marked by significant league growth, labor peace, and the establishment of the Rooney Rule. Tagliabue's legacy includes managing the post-9/11 crisis and ensuring the New Orleans Saints remained in the city after Hurricane Katrina. He selected Hall of Fame player and coach Art Shell to present him for his 2020 Hall of Fame induction, a choice Shell viewed as a symbolic statement honoring Black coaches and HBCU contributions to the NFL.
Tagliabue, who initially served as an NFL lawyer before becoming commissioner in 1989, explained his decision to select Shell stemmed from a desire to acknowledge the impact of Black coaches and historically Black colleges and universities on the league. While Shell affirmed Tagliabue's commitment to racial equality and progressiveness, citing the establishment of the Roo... download the app to read more
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