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“I'm not claiming that football is the nation's salvation in this area, but it's one of them, one little thing that apparently has captured the imagination of a large sector of our society. But when football can't be a relatively pure outlet, a fun thing, then it hurts itself.”

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Pete Rozelle
Pete Rozelle

Pete Rozelle was a significant figure in the realm of sports, especially in American football. He served as the Commissioner of the National Football League (NFL) from 1960 until his passing in 1996. Rozelle's time as Commissioner was characterized by substantial expansion and growth of the NFL, including the addition of two more divisions and the inception of the Super Bowl. He was also crucial in the development of the league's salary cap system and the establishment of the NFL Draft. more

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