However, both trophies are named after Carr, a former NFL commissioner.

Layden's tenure as NFL commissioner came to an end in January 1946.

After the war, he was elected NFL commissioner and sold his ownership in the Steelers.

Bell continued as part owner of the Steelers until 1946 when he was elected NFL commissioner.

Tagliabue has been praised for these politically related actions taken as NFL commissioner:

Bert Bell, the NFL commissioner, banned the device in October 1956.

Tagliabue became NFL commissioner on October 26, 1989.

Roger Goodell eventually became the new NFL commissioner.

On March 20, 2006, Paul Tagliabue announced his plans to retire as NFL commissioner.

As NFL commissioner, Layden had once conducted an investigation into a betting scam, without advising the owners, which did not reveal any conspiracy.