Art McNally

Who is Art McNally?

Art McNally is a former Director of Officiating for the National Football League from 1968 to 1990. Before becoming Director of Officiating, McNally served as a field judge and referee in the NFL for nine years from 1959 to 1967. During a 22 year span, he officiated over 3,000 football, baseball, and basketball games, which included one year in the National Basketball Association.

McNally is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Roman Catholic High School before graduating from Temple University in Philadelphia. McNally was a teacher and coach in the Philadelphia school district until his appointment as the NFL's Supervisor of Officials in 1968.

As NFL Director of Officiating, McNally headed a department of five men who coordinated and directed a staff of 112 game officials. He was responsible for the scouting, screening, hiring and grading of the seven man crews that work each NFL game. He was succeeded by Jerry Seeman in 1990.