Dean of NFL Referees

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Dean of NFL Referees is the nickname of longtime National Football League official Jim Tunney, reflecting his reputation as one of the most respected and experienced referees in league history.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf nickname
appliesToOccupation National Football League official NERFINISHED
appliesToRole referee
appliesToSport American football
associatedWithCountry United States of America
surface form: United States
associatedWithLeague National Football League NERFINISHED
category sports nickname
connotation most experienced NFL referee
most respected NFL referee
describesReputationOf Jim Tunney NERFINISHED
fieldOfNotability American football officiating
hasNotableBearer Jim Tunney NERFINISHED
hasPrimaryAssociationPeriod 20th century NFL
hasReputationAttribute experience
respect
hasWord Dean
NFL NERFINISHED
Referees
impliesLeadershipIn NFL officiating
impliesSeniorityIn NFL officiating
language English
refersTo Jim Tunney NERFINISHED
refersToPersonType NFL referee
usedAsHonorificTitleFor Jim Tunney NERFINISHED
usedInContext National Football League NERFINISHED

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Jim Tunney nickname Dean of NFL Referees