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Paul Tagliabue dies at 84: NFL world mourns passing of former Hall of Fame commissioner

Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue died in Chevy Chase, Maryland, his family announced Sunday morning.

He was 84 years old at the time of passing. The apparent cause of death for Tagliabue was heart failure complicated by Parkinson’s disease.

A former lawyer before his time in NFL, Tagliabue replaced Pete Rozelle as commissioner in 1989, holding the position until Sept. 1 2006, when Roger Goodell was named his successor.

Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue died this morning in Chevy Chase, MD., his family announced. He was 84.

The apparent cause of death was heart failure complicated by Parkinson’s disease. Survivors include his wife Chandler, son Drew, and daughter E

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