People are interested in pro football because it provides them with an emotional oasis; they don't want football to get involved in the same types of court cases, racial problems and legislative issues they encounter in the rest of American life.
But I haven't met a player or a coach whose goal isn't to win the Super Bowl. - Pete Rozelle
But I haven't met a player or a coach whose goal isn't to win the Super Bowl.
- Pete Rozelle
People are interested in pro football because it provides them with an emotional oasis; they don't want football to get involved in the same types of… - Pete Rozelle
People are interested in pro football because it provides them with an emotional oasis; they don't want football to get involved in the same types of…
Rather than saying that the commissioner is hired by the owners and therefore is subservient to them, you have to look at whether or not the players … - Pete Rozelle
Rather than saying that the commissioner is hired by the owners and therefore is subservient to them, you have to look at whether or not the players …
Considering what Americans have been confronted with in the last ten years, domestically and internationally, it's clear that we need emotional outle… - Pete Rozelle
Considering what Americans have been confronted with in the last ten years, domestically and internationally, it's clear that we need emotional outle…
At least I'm going into the job with clean hands. - Pete Rozelle
At least I'm going into the job with clean hands.
I don't know if 1300 players could really participate in the selection of a commissioner, and I've never given it a great deal of thought. I think it… - Pete Rozelle
I don't know if 1300 players could really participate in the selection of a commissioner, and I've never given it a great deal of thought. I think it…
In fact, an awful lot of N.F.L. club owners have practically no influence on their players at all, simply because they're not full-time working owner… - Pete Rozelle
In fact, an awful lot of N.F.L. club owners have practically no influence on their players at all, simply because they're not full-time working owner…
Pro football was taking off when I became commissioner, and when a sport's successful and you're its chief executive officer, much of the credit flow… - Pete Rozelle
Pro football was taking off when I became commissioner, and when a sport's successful and you're its chief executive officer, much of the credit flow…
The most difficult owner for me was the late George Marshall of Washington. - Pete Rozelle
The most difficult owner for me was the late George Marshall of Washington.
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