The first Commissioner of the NFL was Elmer Layden who took the job in 1941. Prior to be called the 'commissioner', the head of the NFL was called the 'president' (the title was changed from president to commissioner in 1941). The first President of the NFL was Jim Thorpe in 1920 when the league was organized.
The NFL Commissioner
The NFL does not have a CEO. The league is governed by a commissioner, currently Roger Goodell.
Chris Chambers
He's the commissioner for the NFL.
Mr. Commissioner
Yes
roger goodell
The commissioner of the NFL's signature is on the official game ball. Roger Goodell has been commissioner since 2007.
Roger Goodell is the NFL commissioner (2013).
Jim Thorpe
Like a executive director, the NFL commissioner has many duties. He and his advisors review and create business strategies. The commissioner hands down disciplinary actions to players who break the rules. He is 'The Face' of the NFL. He works to preserve the integrity of the organization and better the organization for it's players and supporters.