Paul Tagliabue was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of a special centennial class in 2020.
January 01, 2020
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Hall of Fame induction recognition
During Paul Tagliabue's tenure as NFL commissioner (1989â2006), the league experienced no labor stoppages.
December 31, 2006
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Labor relations in the NFL during Tagliabue's commissionership
The National Football League expanded to 32 teams during Paul Tagliabue's tenure, including the additions of the Carolina Panthers, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Houston Texans.
January 01, 2006
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League expansion and team additions under a commissioner.
Paul Tagliabue established the 'Rooney Rule', requiring NFL teams with coaching vacancies to interview minority candidates; the rule has since been expanded to include front-office and league executive positions.
January 01, 2006
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NFL hiring policy to promote minority candidate interviews
When Paul Tagliabue took office as NFL Commissioner in 1989 the league had its first Black head coach of the modern era; by the time he stepped down in 2006 there were seven minority head coaches in the league.
January 01, 2006
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Change in number of minority head coaches in the NFL between 1989 and 2006
Paul Tagliabue served as commissioner of the National Football League for 17 years.
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Duration of Tagliabue's tenure as the NFL's chief executive