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   Alvin Ray "Pete" Rozelle (/ r oʊ ˈ z ɛ l /; March 1, 1926 – December 6, 1996) was an American businessman and executive. Rozelle served as the commissioner of the National Football League (NFL) for nearly thirty years, from January 1960 until his retirement in November 1989.

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   • Preceded by: Austin Gunsel (interim)

   • Alma mater: University of San Francisco
   • Succeeded by: Paul Tagliabue

2. www.profootballhof.com › players › pete-rozellePete Rozelle | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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   Career Highlights. Learn More. During his 30 years as commissioner of the National Football League, Pete Rozelle was recognized as the premier commissioner of all professional sports. A charismatic leader, he guided the league through a period of unprecedented growth.

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   Is Pete Rozelle a Hall of Famer?

   • Rozelle was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985 while still serving as its commissioner. The NFL's annual Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award was established in 1989 to recognize "longtime exceptional contributions to radio and television in professional football", and is awarded annually by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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   Who is Pete Rozelle?

   • Alvin Ray " Pete " Rozelle ( / roʊˈzɛl /; March 1, 1926 – December 6, 1996) was an American businessman and executive. Rozelle served as the commissioner of the National Football League (NFL) for nearly thirty years, from January 1960 until his retirement in November 1989. He became the youngest commissioner in NFL history at just the age of 33.

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   What was the most fun thing about Pete Rozelle?

   • "The most fun thing was watching the development of the Super Bowl, because the game is what it’s all about." During his 30 years as commissioner of the National Football League, Pete Rozelle was recognized as the premier commissioner of all professional sports. A charismatic leader, he guided the league through a period of unprecedented growth.

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   How did Pete Rozelle make the NFL so successful?

   • He is credited with making the NFL into one of the most successful sports leagues in the world. Pete Rozelle invented the Super Bowl and sold the rights to the first game to two networks (NBC and CBS), which forced them to compete for viewers. With ABC Sports chief Roone Arledge, Rozelle created Monday Night Football.

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4. www.britannica.com › biography › Pete-RozellePete Rozelle | NFL Commissioner, LA Rams GM, Sports Executive

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   Apr 4, 2024 · Pete Rozelle (born March 1, 1926, South Gate, California, U.S.—died December 6, 1996, Rancho Santa Fe, California) was an American sports executive who, as commissioner of the National Football League (NFL) from 1960 to 1989, oversaw a period of enormous growth for professional gridiron football.

5. www.nytimes.com › 1996/12/07 › sportsPete Rozelle, 70, Dies; Led N.F.L. in its Years of Growth

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   Dec 7, 1996 · Pete Rozelle, the commissioner who presided over the changes that made the National Football League the premier professional sports organization over the last four decades, died at his home in...

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7. www.profootballhof.com › news › 2005Pete Rozelle's legacy | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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   Jan 1, 2005 · Learn how Pete Rozelle became the NFL commissioner in 1960 and led the league through the merger with the AFL, the expansion of the Super Bowl, and the growth of the game's popularity. Read about his achievements, challenges, and style as a leader and a Hall of Famer.

8. www.sportsbroadcastinghalloffame.org › inducteesPete Rozelle - Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame

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   Pete Rozelle was the commissioner of the NFL from 1960 to 1989, when he presided over the league's transformation from a collection of 12 teams to a national powerhouse. He also pioneered the single-network TV contract, the revenue-sharing scheme, and the Super Bowl. Learn more about his life and legacy in this biography.

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10. achievement.org › achiever › pete-rozellePete Rozelle | Academy of Achievement

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    Dec 6, 1996 · Learn about the life and achievements of Pete Rozelle, the Pro Football Hall of Fame commissioner who built American professional football into a popular spectator sport. From his early days as a publicist and journalist to his role as NFL leader, discover how he expanded the league, negotiated broadcast rights, and faced challenges and controversies.