NFL Films Steve Sabol Dies At 69

[pacolts56]

Sad news on NFL.com that Steve Sabol has died of brain cancer.

http://www.nfl.com/n..._headline_stack

Sabol and his dad Ed had a major impact over the years in the growth and popularity of the NFL.

[FireJimCaldwell]

That is sad news... He should have been put in the HOF when his Dad was(i'm thinking it was just his Dad).

I agree they did a lot for the growth, popularity and even the advancement of the game.

[FireJimCaldwell]

They have some good footage/links/ on nfl.com for those that might want to check it out.

[NewColtsFan]

Very sad..... they are GIANTS in the industry.... and frankly, in terms of documenting their sport, the Sabol's pretty much wrote the book on how to do it, and do it brilliantly.

Ed and Steve..... two lives very, very well lived. Now, they've got the best seat in the House for viewing games!

Well done, guys, well done!!

[MTC]

Such an important person in NFL history. May he RIP.

[chad72]

RIP Steve Sabol. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family in this time of need.

[mountaineer]

Such an important person in NFL history. May he RIP.

I kind of thought of Steve the same way I thought of Jack Buck when he passed away. Simply the best at what they did.

[stat2883]

RIP Steve. The game wouldn't be what it is today without him and his father.

[T Y Goodbye]

RIP...He did a lot for football, and was a pioneer in broadcasting...my deepest condolences to his family.

[Gavin]

Rest in peace Mr. Sabol

[21isSuperman]

This is a sad day for football. Steve Sabol and his dad did so much to bring the game closer to the fans. Both of them did incredible work. Not only that, but all I've ever heard about them is how classy they were, how kind they were, how they were very soft-spoken and well-spoken individuals. RIP Steve

[NewColtsFan]

OK.....

Here I am with egg all over my face. I wrote poetically, that Steve, who passed away today, was now joining his father in Heaven so they could watch football together with the best seats in the House. Lovely thought.

One problem with this. Ed Sabol, or, as he's known, Big Ed.... is still very much alive. Steve died just a few weeks shy of his 70th birthday, and Big Ed, is 96, and I've learned still going strong! Hope he keeps going strong! Long may he live!

And when he finally passes, THEN he can join his son for the best seats in the house...

Me, with egg all over my face.... I hate when that happens! :slaphead:

Sometimes I'm such a nitwit!

[JoKeR]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jroy7fHIMaI&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Andy]

A revolutionary that will be missed.

Thank you for everything Steve.

[oldunclemark]

the reason people know the stars of the 60s and 70s in pro football and have forgotten them in basketball, hockey and baseball

..is NFL Films