Bert Bell
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De Benneville "Bert" Bell was an American professional football executive and coach. He was the fifth chief executive and second commissioner of the National Football League from 1946 until his death
Bell in 1949
Bell (left) with Penn teammates Ben Derr (center) and Joe Berry in 1916
Elmer Layden
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Elmer Francis Layden was an American football player, coach, college athletics administrator, and professional sports executive. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish where he s
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…negotiations to the rivalry from the AAFC. Furthermore, by the end of 1945, the Steelers were in their most economically perilous situation in its history. Elmer Layden was appointed the first NFL commissioner in 1941, but Ward appeared as dictating his hiring. Layden tendered his resignation for personal reasons January…
Elmer Layden
Layden (second from left) was a member of the legendary "Four Horsemen of Notre Dame" backfield of 1924.
Layden as NFL Commissioner in 1941.
Graves of Elmer and Edythe Layden at Calvary Cemetery