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Bert Bell, the co-owner of the Steelers becomes new commisioner

January 11, 1946 2

AAFC chose James “Sleepy Jim” Crowley, one of the “Four Horsemen of Notre Dame”, as its commissioner

November 21, 1944 2

Elmer Layden was named the first Commissioner of the NFL

March 1, 1941 1

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