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
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
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
Elmer Layden
…position. Layden was appointed commissioner in February 1941. His appointment was not voted on by the entire league, which upset owners Alexis Thompson, Bert Bell, and Dan Topping. Chicago Bears owner George Halas contended that Layden's hiring was legal because it had been agreed upon by a majority of owners…
Bell in 1949
Bell (left) with Penn teammates Ben Derr (center) and Joe Berry in 1916