BOISE, Idaho — This Day In Sports…August 8, 2006:

Roger Goodell is chosen as the NFL’s next commissioner, succeeding Paul Tagliabue. Goodell was unanimously elected by the league’s 32 owners on the fifth ballot. He has been a polarizing figure, but most commissioners are. Goodell has navigated the NFL through Spygate, Bountygate and Deflategate, as well as high-profile player suspensions (Dshaun Watson, among others), player safety concerns, and one lockout.

Goodell, considered the most powerful man in sports, began his NFL administrative career as an intern in 1982 under then-commissioner Pete Rozelle. He served in a number of roles as he worked his way up through the league’s front office, rising to Vice President and Chief Executive Officer in 2001 under Tagliabue. September 1 will m

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