Remembering nfl films founder ed sabol san francisco 49ers. Wolf, remmel also nominated leroy butler originated the lambeau leap on a fumble return for a touchdown against the raiders on dec. From herb adderley to gary zimmerman check out the career summaries, detailed biographies, stats, photos, and multimedia on the 326 members of the pro football hall of fame. Art modell not chosen for pro football hall of fame. Feb 09, 2015 ed sabol, innovative founder of nfl films, died monday in his scottsdale, arizona, home at the age of 98. He was the artistic vision behind the studio that completely revolutionized how fans watched the national football league and set the standard in sports filmmaking. Donnie shell, steve sabol among new members of pro. Personnel guru george young headed to hall of fame.
The hall of famer ed sabols enshrinement speech steve sabol presents father ed sabol making the magic sound of films. Tagliabue and former new york giants general manager george young made it as contributors. Football has a scope as rich and diverse as america itself. Tagliabue, nfl films sabol headed to hall of fame wjhl. Tagliabue, nfl films sabol headed to hall of fame 93. Francis newton gifford august 16, 1930 august 9, 2015 was an american football player, actor, and television sports commentator. Sabol was in a wheelchair and steve, who was his presenter, was suffering from a brain tumor that would take his life just one year later. Sabol and his father, ed, who was elected to the pro football hall of fame on february 5, 2011, were honored in 2003 with the lifetime achievement emmy from the national academy of television arts and sciences for revolutionizing the way america watches football and setting the standard in.
Tagliabue, nfl films sabol headed to hall of fame wvns. Jan 15, 2020 in addition to sabol whose father, ed sabol was enshrined in the hall of fame in 2011 former nfl commissioner paul tagliabue and longtime general manager george young were elected. Feb 11, 2015 photo by jason millergetty imagesnfl films creator ed sabol waves to the fans at the hall of fame enshrinement ceremony on august 6, 2011 in canton, ohio. Tagliabue and former new york giants general manager george young made it to the hall in canton. Sabol was inducted into the sports broadcasting hall of fame last december. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else.
Tagliabue, nfl films sabol headed to hall of fame necn. Ed sabol, founder of nfl films, is presented by nfl films president and his son, steve sabol, for his enshrinement as a member of the hall of fame class of 2011. A member of the pro football hall of fames class of 2011, his vision led nfl films in. Art modell, once again, unjustly denied from hall of fame. Tagliabue, nfl films sabol headed to hall of fame abc27. Steve sabol began his brilliant career in 1964 as a cinematographer working for his father, ed sabol, who founded nfl films. During his tenure at nfl films, from 19641995, the organization won 52 emmy awards. After 20 years, despite making a good living selling topcoats at his fatherinlaws factory, ed sabol had had enough. Before ed sabol turned a birdseye view of the nfl into an allaccess backstage tour, his cinematic experience consisted of home movies.
Hall of famers alphabetically pro football hall of fame. Steve sabol pro football hall of fame official site. Tagliabue, nfl films sabol headed to hall of fame wowk news. Sabol and his father, ed, who was elected to the pro football hall of fame on february 5, 2011, were honored in. Nfl networks steve mariucci reflects on hall of famer and former 49ers defensive. Tagliabue, nfl films sabol headed to hall of fame cbs.
Jan 15, 2020 former nfl commissioner paul tagliabue has made the pro football hall of fame in his fifth attempt. Exdallas cowboys safety cliff harris and former cleveland receiver mac speedie completed the centennial class announced wednesday, jan. Hanburger was a standout linebacker for the redskins from 196578 and earned nine pro bowl berths. Ed sabol, who was enshrined into the pro football hall of fame in 2011, passed away on monday at the age of 98. Edwin milton sabol was an american filmmaker and the founder of nfl films. He was elected to the pro football hall of fame in 2011 as a contributor due to his works with nfl films. After a 12year playing career as a halfback and flanker for the new york giants of the national football league nfl, he was a playbyplay announcer and commentator for 27 years on abcs monday night football gifford won the nfl most valuable player award. Where nfl hall of fame inductees played college football. Nfl network obituary on steve sabol houston texans.
A grown mans love of a little boys game, thats what inspires those who play football and it inspired us. One of the hot debates in the dallas ice box this week setting up saturdays vote for the pro football hall of fame is the presence of nfl films titan ed sabol as one of the 15 finalists. Considering all the testimonials and tributes to steve sabol, you would think he would have more than a bust at the nfl hall of fame. Sep 18, 2012 the emmys were just a few of the many awards sabol received over the course of his career, including the pete rozelle award and the dan reeves pioneer award. Rather, he and his father, ed, would have their own wing. He would join bert bell, charles bidwill, joe carr, al davis, jim finks, george halas, lamar hunt, earl curly lambeau, tim mara, wellington mara, george preston marshall, hugh shorty ray, dan reeves, art rooney, dan rooney, pete rozelle, tex schramm, and ralph wilson, jr. Films founder ed sabol gets a kiss from his son steve sabol during his induction into. Wolman knew sabol from very beginning sports standard. Hall of fame to hold 2 inductions, in august and september.
Ed sabol, founder of nfl films, died monday at the age of 98. Jan 15, 2020 ed sabol, the founder of nfl films, was already elected into the pro football hall of fame and now his son, steve, is in too. As football became americas game, we looked for new ways to show it. For many football fans his film company was the league. It takes a special player to be elected to the pro football hall of fame in their first year of eligibility. Ed sabol was inducted into the pro football hall of fame in 2011 as one of the few people who neither played nor coached the game. Were the worlds only hall of fame devoted to rock and r. Andy barall writes about pro football history for the fifth down. And on saturday, that was proven when polamalu was a firstballot selection to the pro football hall of fame as a modernera member of the class of 2020, getting the famous. Edwin milton sabol september 11, 1916 february 9, 2015 was an american filmmaker and the founder with his son steve sabol, among others of nfl films. Well, there is no doubt troy polamalu was a special player. Tagliabue, nfl films sabol headed to hall of fame news10 abc. Larry michael talks about nfl films founder ed sabol, and his highlight on the redskins 1972 football team on redskins nation. Former steeler donnie shell, beaver county native jim.
Associated press ed sabol, left, looks on as his son, steve, unveils a bust of ed during the induction ceremony at the pro football hall of fame on saturday in canton, ohio. Hall of fame to hold 2 inductions, in august and september february 25, 2020 gmt the five modernday players, plus the two coaches and three contributors elected separately as part of the nfls centennial celebration, will go into the canton shrine on aug. Broncos legend gradishar not selected for nfl hall of fame. Larry michael talks about nfl films founder ed sabol, and his highlight on the 1972 playoff game with the washington redskins versus the green bay packers on redskins nation. At 6foot8, 225 pounds, carmichael was something new to pro football.
Jan 10, 2011 ed sabol would be the 19th contributor inducted into the hall of fame. The immensely creative overcoat salesman envisioned a new way to tell stories and, as the founder of nfl films, taught himself everything he needed to know to revolutionize the way americans watch sports. Deion sanders at pro football hall of fame induction. Ed sabol enshrinement pro football hall of fame official. Aug 10, 2017 provided to youtube by tunecore hall of fame roosevelt road rank. Sabol and his father, ed, who was elected to the pro football hall of fame on february 5, 2011, were honored in 2003 with the lifetime achievement emmy from the national academy of television arts and sciences for revolutionizing the way america watches football and setting the standard in sports filmmaking. Donnie shell, steve sabol among new members of pro football hall. Nfl films creator ed sabol waves to the fans at the enshrinement ceremony on august 6, 2011 in canton, ohio. Stephen douglas sabol october 2, 1942 september 18, 2012 was an american filmmaker.
Feb 04, 2011 ed sabol is one of the modernera finalists who will be considered by the selection committee for election into the hall of fame on saturday. With his vision, he led nfl films in revolutionizing the way sports are presented. Sabol created nfl films in the early 1960s and the spectacular film techniques he introduced played an integral role in pro footballs skyrocketing growth in popularity. Feb 25, 2020 ten honorees will be inducted on saturday, aug. Donnie shell, steve sabol among new members of pro football. Jul 10, 2011 the hall of fame ceremony is held at fawcett stadium, adjacent to the pro football hall of fame. Edwin milton sabol september 11, 1916 february 9, 2015 was an american filmmaker and. February 5, 2011 enshrined into pro football hall of fame. Broncos legend gradishar not selected for nfl hall of fames. Nfl total access takes a look at the life of nfl films founder ed sabol. In his fathers last video, a retrospective, steve said his dad knew how to. An important part of modells vision with the tv rights was.
Nfl networks daniel jeremiah analyzes redskins pick of chase young. Suggested by sme the script breakeven official video song hall of fame. Nfl networks deangelo hall explains what former teammate and new 49ers. Jimbo covert, ed sprinkle to enter hall of fame sept. Tagliabue, nfl films sabol headed to hall of fame kxnt 840 am. The group includes former players steve atwater, isaac bruce, steve hutchinson, edgerrin james and troy polamalu. Also going into the hall are harold carmichael, donnie shell, steve sabol, bobby dillon, jim covert, winston hill, duke slater, ed sprinkle. Sabol wasnt one of the nfls greatest coaches or players, but he was one of its greatest contributors. Jan 15, 2020 steve and ed sabol are the third fatherson combination in the hall, joining tim and wellington mara, owners of the new york giants, and art and dan rooney, owners of the pittsburgh steelers. He was honored before every nfl game in week 3 with a video tribute.
In addition to sabol whose father, ed sabol was enshrined in the hall of fame in 2011 former nfl commissioner paul tagliabue and. Tagliabue, nfl films sabol headed to hall of fame 8news. Sabol was 2011 in canton when he was inducted into the pro football hall of fame. Writers mark sheehan, william adams, james barry, danny odonoghue. Sep 19, 2012 i grew up listening to ed sabol and the great voice of nfl films, john facenda who did news on tv in the delaware valley. Blair academy, blairstown nj elected to pro football hall of fame. He was elected to the pro football hall of fame in 2011 as a contributor due to hi. Steve and ed sabol are the third fatherson combination in the hall, joining tim and wellington mara, owners of the new york giants, and art and dan rooney, owners of the pittsburgh steelers.