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Voters still doubt Tagliabue's HOF worthiness

Some Hall of Fame voters still have doubts about former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue's credentials, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Originally Published: February 2, 2008
By Len Pasquarelli | ESPN.com

PHOENIX -- Determining the football legacy of Paul Tagliabue, whose 17-year tenure as commissioner ultimately might be judged by whether NFL owners opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement in November, will have to wait another year.

For a second straight year, Tagliabue -- league commissioner from 1989 to 2006 -- failed to make it through the first round of balloting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Tagliabue was one of five modern era finalists ...

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