I think the big thing I've had going for me in that regard has been the success of the league. I don't have quite as much control over things as people believe, so I frequently receive more credit than I deserve, and occasionally more criticism as well. Pete Rozelle bigcontrolcredit share on social
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 owners. Pete Rozelle awfulclubfact Change image and share on social
At last, someone came to tell me I'd been selected as commissioner, which gave rise to the line that I took the job with clean hands. I was then taken downstairs to a press conference, and the reporters were as surprised as I was. Pete Rozelle cleancommissionerconference share on social
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. Pete Rozelle apparentlyareacapture share on social
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. Pete Rozelle americancasecourt share on social
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 flows to you and you develop a good track record. Pete Rozelle chiefcommissionercredit Change image and share on social
Every franchise of both leagues will remain in its present location. Pete Rozelle franchiseleaguelocation Change image and share on social
Considering what Americans have been confronted with in the last ten years, domestically and internationally, it's clear that we need emotional outlets; we have to have some peace from our problems. Pete Rozelle americanclearconfront Change image and share on social
At least I'm going into the job with clean hands. Pete Rozelle cleanhandjob Change image and share on social
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 are getting a fair shake. Pete Rozelle commissionerfairhire Change image and share on social
