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That Guy · 03-21-2006, 08:00 AM

NFL | Highlights of Tagliabue's tenure as commissioner
Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:54:48 -0800

Don Pierson, of the Chicago Tribune, reports NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue's record as commissioner will show steady growth in nearly every area of the league. Television revenue grew from $4.7 million in 1989 to $3.7 billion a year. The values of franchises have grown tenfold, with Forbes magazine valuing three teams over $1 billion. The average player salary has jumped from $317,000 in 1989 to a projected $1.9 million under the new collective bargaining agreement. The league has grown from 28 teams to 32, with the league restructuring to eight divisions. In his 17 seasons as commissioner, there have been 11 different teams to win a Super Bowl. Starting in 2005, the league adopted the Olympic testosterone-testing standard to strengthen their policy on illegal drug-testing, which includes steroids.

03-21-2006, 08:00 AM	#15
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,620	Re: Official NFL Free Agent Signings Thread NFL \| Highlights of Tagliabue's tenure as commissioner Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:54:48 -0800 Don Pierson, of the Chicago Tribune, reports NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue's record as commissioner will show steady growth in nearly every area of the league. Television revenue grew from $4.7 million in 1989 to $3.7 billion a year. The values of franchises have grown tenfold, with Forbes magazine valuing three teams over $1 billion. The average player salary has jumped from $317,000 in 1989 to a projected $1.9 million under the new collective bargaining agreement. The league has grown from 28 teams to 32, with the league restructuring to eight divisions. In his 17 seasons as commissioner, there have been 11 different teams to win a Super Bowl. Starting in 2005, the league adopted the Olympic testosterone-testing standard to strengthen their policy on illegal drug-testing, which includes steroids.