Pete Rozelle
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Pete Rozelle Net Worth

Pete Rozelle was an influential figure in the National Football League (NFL). Born on March 1, 1926 in South Gate, CA, he served as NFL commissioner from January 1960 until November 1989. During his tenure, he was responsible for the creation of the Super Bowl in 1967, which has since become one of the most popular sporting events in the world. His legacy as a leader in the NFL continues to this day.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 1, 1926
Birth Place South Gate, CA
Age 94 YEARS OLD
Died On Dec 6, 1996 (age 70)
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

NFL commissioner who originated the Super Bowl in 1967. He served from January 1960 until November 1989.

Before Fame

He played baseball and basketball in high school, but never played football.

Trivia

He consulted his friend, White House Press Secretary Pierre Salinger, on whether or not he should cancel the games scheduled for two days after President Kennedy's assassination. They decided to go ahead with them, a decision he would later regret.

Family Life

He married his second wife, the daughter in-law of the owner of the Redskins, in 1974.

Associated With

His NFL experiences were discussed in-depth in the book I Never Played the Game by Howard Cosell.

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About the author

Lisa Scholfield

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