Paul TagliabuePaul John Tagliabue (born November 24, 1940) is a former Commissioner of the National Football League. He took the position in 1989 and was succeeded by Roger Goodell. Tagliabue's retirement took effect on September 1, 2006. He had previously served s a lawyer for the NFL. Tagliabue is currently the chair of Georgetown University's board of directors. Read More Read Less