The former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue has recently passed away at the age of 84. From 1989 until 2006, Tagliabue led the NFL. His family released a statement announcing his passing on Sunday morning at his Chevy Chase, Maryland, home.
According to reports, his cause of death was heart failure due to Parkinson's disease. As per NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy, Tagliabue's family notified the league of his passing. His daughter Emily, son Drew, and wife Chandler has been left by him. Meanwhile, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued a statement mourning the legend's passing and honoring him.
Adam Silver remembers Paul Tagliabue as a mentor, visionary, and selfless leader in heartfelt tribute
NFL legend Paul Tagliabue died on Sunday from heart failure. Roger Goodell, Tagliabue's replacement as NFL commissioner, informed CBS Sports of his passing and said:
"All of us in the NFL are deeply saddened by the passing of Paul Tagliabue, whose principled leadership and vision put the NFL on the path to unparalleled success…”
Goodell further said:
“Throughout his decades-long leadership on behalf of the NFL, first as outside counsel and then during a powerful 17-year tenure as commissioner, Paul served with integrity, passion and an unwavering conviction to do what was best for the league.”
Meanwhile, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released a statement about the sad news. The statement read:
“Paul Tagliabue was not just a pioneering commissioner, he was a mentor and friend to me and so many others. With his vision, integrity and tenacity, he ushered in an unprecedented era of growth in the NFL. At the NBA, we also knew Paul as a former basketball standout at Georgetown University who was always available for advice and counsel…”
It further added:
"Among his many enduring lessons of leadership we remember was his understanding of the power of sports to bring people together and make a difference off the field of play, including most recently collaborating with our league to promote civic engagement around the country. Paul was that kind of selfless leader throughout his life and career…”
It then concluded:
"I send my deepest condolences to Paul's family and everyone in the NFL family on the loss of a giant in professional sports."
On the other hand, no statement has been released from Tagliabue’s relatives as of now, as his fans and the whole sports' world mourns his death.
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According to reports, his cause of death was heart failure due to Parkinson's disease. As per NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy, Tagliabue's family notified the league of his passing. His daughter Emily, son Drew, and wife Chandler has been left by him. Meanwhile, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued a statement mourning the legend's passing and honoring him.
Adam Silver remembers Paul Tagliabue as a mentor, visionary, and selfless leader in heartfelt tribute
NFL legend Paul Tagliabue died on Sunday from heart failure. Roger Goodell, Tagliabue's replacement as NFL commissioner, informed CBS Sports of his passing and said:
"All of us in the NFL are deeply saddened by the passing of Paul Tagliabue, whose principled leadership and vision put the NFL on the path to unparalleled success…”
Goodell further said:
“Throughout his decades-long leadership on behalf of the NFL, first as outside counsel and then during a powerful 17-year tenure as commissioner, Paul served with integrity, passion and an unwavering conviction to do what was best for the league.”
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Meanwhile, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released a statement about the sad news. The statement read:
“Paul Tagliabue was not just a pioneering commissioner, he was a mentor and friend to me and so many others. With his vision, integrity and tenacity, he ushered in an unprecedented era of growth in the NFL. At the NBA, we also knew Paul as a former basketball standout at Georgetown University who was always available for advice and counsel…”
It further added:
"Among his many enduring lessons of leadership we remember was his understanding of the power of sports to bring people together and make a difference off the field of play, including most recently collaborating with our league to promote civic engagement around the country. Paul was that kind of selfless leader throughout his life and career…”
It then concluded:
"I send my deepest condolences to Paul's family and everyone in the NFL family on the loss of a giant in professional sports."
On the other hand, no statement has been released from Tagliabue’s relatives as of now, as his fans and the whole sports' world mourns his death.
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