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Gary Bruce Bettman (born June 2, 1952) is an American sports executive who serves as the commissioner of the National Hockey League (NHL), a post he has held since February 1, 1993. Previously, Bettman was a senior vice president and general counsel to the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Feb 1, 2023 · Today marks the 30th anniversary of Gary Bettman becoming the NHL ’s first commissioner. It’s a big milestone, one that puts Bettman ahead of legendary president Frank Calder’s 26 years and...
- Sean Mcindoe
Jan 31, 2018 · In Gary Bettman's 25 years as NHL commissioner, his greatest move has been the one he's most reviled for: presiding over the league when it elected to become the first North American sports...
- Greg Wyshynski
Jan 27, 2024 · To put his 31-year stretch in perspective, consider that Bettman’s tenure has overseen 59 percent of all players in NHL history, 57 percent of coaches and general managers, 56 percent of the...
Gary Bettman pulled it on 30 years ago, after he was elected the NHL's first commissioner at the Board of Governors meeting at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida, on Dec. 11, 1992. To his left...
Jan 31, 2018 · Bettman is proud to be the longest-serving active commissioner of any of the major North American sports, closing in on the record of 30 years set by his friend and mentor David Stern. Chris...
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May 15, 2023 · The longest-serving commissioner in sports history, Gary Bettman has spent 30 years atop the NHL using his many talents and his forceful powers of persuasion to build the league into a modern business powerhouse.
