by: Nick Kosko 6 hours ago nickkosko59
Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue died Sunday morning at the age of 84, according to a statement from his family. The cause of death was reportedly complications due to Parkinson’s disease.
“Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue died this morning in Chevy Chase, MD., his family announced. He was 84,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter wrote on Twitter. “The apparent cause of death was heart failure complicated by Parkinson’s disease. Survivors include his wife Chandler, son Drew, and daughter Emily.”
Tagliabue was honored as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021 as a major contributor to the league during his time as commissioner. He was in office as NFL commissioner from November 5, 1989 to September 1, 2006.
Prior to that role, he was a lawyer for the NFL. He received his law degree from the New York University School of Law in 1965.