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JRutledge Tue Sep 18, 2012 12:44pm

NFL Films Legend dies.
 
Steve Sabol

This is not about rules or even officiating, but I think this is a huge loss to the football community. I would have never wanted to be an official if I did not love football so much and this man is almost the main reason why.

Godspeed Steve.

Peace

bigjohn Tue Sep 18, 2012 12:48pm

NFL Films President Steve Sabol dies at 69 - San Jose Mercury News

Yeah they put his dad in the Hall of fame last year and I am sure Steve will be too.

bigjohn Tue Sep 18, 2012 12:49pm

Enshrinement » Notes & Quotes: Ed Sabol


"My dad has a great expression. He always says, 'Tell me a fact and I'll learn, tell me the truth and I believe, but tell me a story, and it will live in my heart forever.' Interestingly enough now, my dad's story is going to be in Canton and hopefully that will live forever, too." - Steve Sabol

grunewar Tue Sep 18, 2012 04:44pm

Back in the day....
 
Before ESPN and all the 24 sports tv arrived on the scene, these NFL films were really something to look forward to!

FRIGID LAMBEAU FIELD.......

Along with the George Michael Sports Machine!

CT1 Tue Sep 18, 2012 08:51pm

RIP, Steve. You were a true artist and innovator. We'll miss you.

Tom.OH Wed Sep 19, 2012 12:27pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by grunewar (Post 855110)
Before ESPN and all the 24 sports tv arrived on the scene, these NFL films were really something to look forward to!

FRIGID LAMBEAU FIELD.......

Along with the George Michael Sports Machine!

I really miss seeing "Football Follies" on Wide World of Sports. Yes I am old!

HLin NC Wed Sep 19, 2012 01:17pm

Sad to see him gone. At least he got to see his father honored in the HOF before he passed. While his dad is the founder, he was as much a driving force behind the success of NFL Films.

JRutledge Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:03am

Actually Steve was a co-founder accoring to the reports I saw.

Peace


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