Considering what Americans have been confronted with in the last ten years, domestically and internationally, it's clear that we need emotional outlets; we have to have some peace from our problems — Pete Rozelle Copy Share Image
People are interested in pro football because it provides them with an emotional oasis; they don't want football to get involved in the same types of court cases, racial problems and legislative issues they encounter in the rest of American… — Pete Rozelle Copy Share Image
Rather than saying that the commissioner is hired by the owners and therefore is subservient to them, you have to look at whether or… — Pete Rozelle Copy Share Image
I'm not saying that the press is wrong to report any internal differences we have, but at the same time, I think it's our… — Pete Rozelle Copy Share Image
The most difficult owner for me was the late George Marshall of Washington. — Pete Rozelle Copy Share Image
Considering what Americans have been confronted with in the last ten years, domestically and internationally, it's clear that we need emotional outlets; we have… — Pete Rozelle Copy Share Image
I think the big thing I've had going for me in that regard has been the success of the league. I don't have quite… — Pete Rozelle Copy Share Image
There are a lot more TV sets in use on Monday night than on Sunday afternoon. — Pete Rozelle Copy Share Image
Pro football was taking off when I became commissioner, and when a sport's successful and you're its chief executive officer, much of the credit… — Pete Rozelle Copy Share Image
At last, someone came to tell me I'd been selected as commissioner, which gave rise to the line that I took the job with… — Pete Rozelle Copy Share Image
Squabbling in public will eventually ruin football; there's no doubt it's hurting us already. Polls taken by Louis Harris - polls as valid as… — Pete Rozelle Copy Share Image
I'm not claiming that football is the nation's salvation in this area, but it's one of them, one little thing that apparently has captured… — Pete Rozelle Copy Share Image
