Pete Rozelle
Pete Rozelle Pete Rozelle (left) and George Halas (right) in the early 1980s. Commissioner of the National Football League In office January 1960 – November 1989 Preceded by Austin Gunsel Succeeded by Paul Tagliabue Personal details Born (1926-03-01)March 1, 1926 South Gate, California Died December 6, 1996(1996-12-06) (aged 70) Rancho Santa Fe, California Alma mater University of San Francisco Honors Sportsman of the Year (1963) Pro Football Hall of Fame (1985) Alvin Ray "Pete" Rozelle (/rɵˈzɛl/; March 1, 1926 – December 6, 1996) was the commissioner of the National Football League from January 1960 to November 1989, when he retired from office. Rozelle is credited with making the NFL into one of the most successful sports leagues in the world.