The XFL has announced that it has found its new commissioner and CEO in Oliver Luck. Luck is a former athletic director at West Virginia University, former president of NFL Europe and father to Indianapolis Colts quarterback, Andrew Luck. Luck also spent time in the NFL as a quarterback for the Houston Oilers from 1982to 1986. Below is the XFL’s announcement as well as comments from Vince McMahon:
We are proud to announce that former #NFL and #NCAA executive and quarterback @OliverLuckXFL has been named the #XFL Commissioner & CEO. pic.twitter.com/ROzr027Bld
— United Football League (@TheUFL) June 5, 2018
“Oliver and I share the same vision and passion for reimagining the game of football. His experience as both an athlete and executive will ensure the long-term success of the #XFL.”
~ @VinceMcMahon, XFL Founder & Chairman pic.twitter.com/ACo6RRyo9k
— United Football League (@TheUFL) June 5, 2018
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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: CEO Titan Sports and WWE Linda McMahon and Vince McMahon (L) attend the PowerWomen 2013 awards on November 14, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/FilmMagic)
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Vince & Linda McMahon
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: CEO Titan Sports and WWE Linda McMahon and Vince McMahon (L) attend the PowerWomen 2013 awards on November 14, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/FilmMagic)
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Vince & Linda McMahon
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: Linda McMahon and Vince McMahon attend the New York Moves Magazine's 10th Anniversary Power Women Gala at the Grand Hyatt New York on November 14, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)
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Vince & Linda McMahon
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: Linda McMahon and Vince McMahon attend the New York Moves Magazine's 10th Anniversary Power Women Gala at the Grand Hyatt New York on November 14, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)
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Vince & Linda McMahon
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: Vince McMahon attends the New York Moves Magazine's 10th Anniversary Power Women Gala at the Grand Hyatt New York on November 14, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)
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Vince & Linda McMahon
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: Linda McMahon and Vince McMahon attend the New York Moves Magazine's 10th Anniversary Power Women Gala at the Grand Hyatt New York on November 14, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)
