Jim Tunney

The "Dean of NFL Referees"

JIM TUNNEY had an exemplary career as an NFL referee (1960-1991). The first official to be named to the "All-Madden Team," Jim also won top honors from the National Association of Sports Officials, the Gold Whistle Award (1992), and is in the National Football League Hall of Fame.

In his 31 years as an NFL official, Tunney received a record 29 postseason assignments, including ten Championships and three Super Bowls.

Still active in league affairs and many sports issues, Tunney was a member of Commissioner Tagliabue's Officiating 2000 Committee, and was Vice Chair of the U. S. Olympic Committee for Northern California (Sydney 2000 Games).

A celebrated and respected speaker, Tunney's credentials place him in the top 2% of professional speakers working today. A past-president of the National Speakers Association, he continues to serve on its Foundation Board of Governors and is a mentor to many members.   

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