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John Thomas Ralph Augustine James Facenda (/ f ə. ˈ s ɛ n. d ə / fuh-SEN-duh; August 8, 1913 – September 26, 1984) was an American broadcaster and sports announcer.He was a fixture on Philadelphia radio and television for decades, and achieved national fame as a narrator for NFL Films and Football Follies.
George Allen "Pat" Summerall (May 10, 1930 – April 16, 2013) was an American professional football player and television sportscaster who worked for CBS, Fox, and ESPN.In addition to football, he announced major golf and tennis events.
New England Patriots play-by-play announcer Gil Santos narrated the year-in-review films of the 1974, 1976, and 1978 seasons, and New Orleans Saints films from their inception in 1967 through 1979 were narrated by Don Criqui, who called Saints games for the NFL on CBS in the team's early years, along with radio announcers Al Wester and Wayne Mack.
Kalas joined NFL Films as a narrator in 1975. He became its primary voice, following the passing of John Facenda in 1984. He provided the narration to the highlights on Inside the NFL from its inception in 1976 through the 2008 season. [18] Following Kalas' death, fellow Philadelphia Phillies announcer Scott Graham took over his Inside the NFL ...
The NFL's Greatest Games episode Masters of the Game focuses on Super Bowl XIX. The film was narrated by Brad Crandall after legendary NFL Films announcer John Facenda died in September 1984. This was the last Super Bowl highlight film produced by NFL Films using film stock; beginning with the 1985 season, NFL Films videos were produced on ...
Virginian jurisdictions most commonly associated with the Hampton Roads metropolitan area The following is a list of notable people who were born, raised, or closely associated with the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Chesapeake James Anderson – Carolina Panthers linebacker and 88th overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft Ed Beard (1939–2023) – professional football player for the San ...
Sabol played a part in founding the NFL Network. [10] In 1985, Sabol took over NFL Films from his father, Ed Sabol. [11] NFL Films was the first company to wire coaches and players for sound as well as the first to use slow motion and montage editing in sports. [12] The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia inducted Sabol into their Hall of Fame ...
Joseph Donald Meredith (April 10, 1938 – December 5, 2010), nicknamed "Dandy Don" was an American football player, sports commentator, and actor who played quarterback for nine seasons with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL).