Paul Tagliabue, who helped usher in a lucrative era for the NFL during his 17 years as commissioner but was criticized over concussions, has died

Paul Tagliabue, the former NFL Commissioner who guided the league to new heights of prosperity, died Sunday at 84.

Paul Tagliabue, who helped usher in a lucrative era for the NFL during his 17 years as commissioner but was criticized over concussions, has died

Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue died from apparent heart failure Sunday in Chevy Chase, Md., his family and the league announced. He was 84.

Tagliabue helped bring labor peace and riches to the NFL during his 17 years as commissioner but was criticized for not taking stronger action on concussions.