mastermixaudiomedia Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Big loss for the sports television industry and the NFL... in my younger days I really wanted to work at their facility in Mount Laurel NJ. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000063643/article/steve-sabol-president-of-nfl-films-dies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 I worked with and for Steve a few times in the 80's. My mentor worked with him a lot. I really enjoyed the man. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 It's a sad day for a family that did so much to create the sights, sounds, and feel of professional football, and professional sports in general. My condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Just saw his obit on NBC News, and was stunned to find out he'd won 40 Emmys! NFL Films was always a class act -- brilliant editing, excellent use of slow motion, great narration, perfect choice of music. I'm not even a football fan, but I often enjoyed watching their montages and highlight reels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfisk Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Man, this is sad. I grew up watching football and NFL films stuff. He and his dad did a lot for the sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTsound Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 It's been my honor to work for Films for over 27yrs. and have not worked for a better production company in all my years. Steve was a common man that was bigger than life because of his great desire and energy to tell a great story. He was open, down to earth and REAL...as is all of NFL Films! How refreshing compared to many in our industry...true integrity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriskellett Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 From The Onion "HEAVEN—Legendary sports broadcaster Harry Kalas narrated NFL Films co-founder Steve Sabol’s ascension to heaven Tuesday, providing a stirring play-by-play of the 69-year-old soul’s dramatic entry into the Kingdom of God. “It’s a blustery day for a journey to heaven but Steve Sabol comes out soaring, hits a shaft of light, and rockets upward,” Kalas said. “It could be—it is! He’s going all the way to the Pearly Gates. He’s flying across the sky now and quickly eludes St. Peter with a stiff arm. And he’s done it. Steve Sabol has risen to the occasion and ascended into heaven.” Kalas, who described Sabol’s performance as flawless, confirmed that 750,000 angels were on their feet and cheering. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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