Lead: For 21st Century fans his name is a distant memory, but if you like NFL football, you can thank Pete Rozelle. Intro.: A Moment in Time with Dan Roberts. Content: When Rozelle became NFL Commissioner in 1960, his part of professional football was a chaotic mess. It consisted of 12 teams owned by 12 megalomaniacs with the new American Football League threatening them all with competition and doom. Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab Download [101.81 KB] Share