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Baker resigns as AFL commissioner after successful 12 years

Associated Press

Friday, July 25, 2008

Arena Football League commissioner David Baker surprisingly resigned Friday, two days before the ArenaBowl championship game. Baker ended his 12 years on the job by telling the league's board of directors that he was stepping down. The 55-year-old Baker, who received a contract extension last year, simply told the board he felt it was "time." Under Baker's leadership, the AFL has become a profitable league, including part ownership by ESPN. Its attendance, TV ratings and merchandise sales all ...

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