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Originally Posted by getbak
Yes. Clarence Campbell was NHL President for 31 years. Bettman's mentor, David Stern was NBA Commissioner for 30 years. Pete Rozelle was NFL Commissioner a couple months shy of 30 years. The longest-serving MLB Commissioner lasted 24 years.
Next Saturday will be Bettman's 32nd anniversary as NHL Commissioner.
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Well the anniversary being so close lines up with the news of planning for an eventual retirement makes sense