After lengthy wait, Paul Tagliabue heads to Hall of Fame

[ASFN Admin]

During Paul Tagliabue’s 17-year stint as commissioner, the NFL experienced labor peace, saw skyrocketing television deals, construction of new stadiums across the nation, and expansion to the current 32-team makeup. Despite those credentials that continued pro football’s surge to the top of American sports, it took until a special centennial class in 2020 for Tagliabue to be voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after retiring in 2006. The issue was concussions, which have plagued the NFL for decades, though team owners had a major role in the lack of progress in dealing with head trauma while Tagliabue was commissioner.

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