NFL Films Steve Sabol passes away at 69

jrry32 · Joined: 04 Jan 2011 Posts: 31508

Big blow to the NFL
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joru1000 · Joined: 23 Jan 2012 Posts: 1816

... On Sunday I googled him to see if there were any updates on him, after I saw him in an ad and remembered he had a brain tumor. It's still on by browser history. It was the first time I checked on his update since I first heard he was diagnosed like a year ago... Eerie. Confused

RIP
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EnglishLion20 · Joined: 03 Jan 2007 Posts: 11275 Location: England

R.I.P

A sad loss to the footballing world.
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mcshiny · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:11 pm Post subject:

As an overseas fan, I've relied heavily on NFL films to teach me about the great characters that have coached and played this game.

Steve is not only an integral part of NFL films, but of the league and it's lore as a whole, and he is somebody who will be sorely missed by the entire community.

RIP Steve, we'll see you in Canton soon enough.
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Siv · Joined: 15 May 2009 Posts: 1018 Location: Kansas City

R.I.P. Steve. NFL Films has been so amazing over the years and brought so much to us fans. I have a whole shelf full of old NFL Films on VHS. You will be missed Steve.

1BackInBlackFan · Joined: 29 Mar 2010 Posts: 4896 Location: 10 wins, PA

So very sad to hear of his passing.

NFL Films is a staple to every football fan. The ability for NFL Films to go behind the scenes was truly unique and always interesting and entertaining. His contributions to the game will never be forgotten. His legacy will continue for generations just like his father before him.

Thank you Mr. Sabol for everything that you did for us football fans.
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BroncoinGermany · Joined: 09 Mar 2012 Posts: 1426 Location: EU

JammerHammer21 · Joined: 27 Dec 2009 Posts: 18069 Location: Anywhere

RIP to a guy who brought so much to the league with NFL Films. Truly sad to hear. Sad

TomRalph · Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 5816 Location: Leeds, England

A pioneer, a truly sad loss.

RIP
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Jaguarfan · Joined: 27 Nov 2011 Posts: 11364 Location: Scarlet Town

*sigh*
RIP Steve.
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justo · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 5:19 pm Post subject:

RIP one of the most universally loved and influential people in the sport. Should be on the Mount Rushmore of football.
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RainbowCarebear · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 5:28 pm Post subject:

RIP.
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Babylon · Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 930

It's a shame, he should be in the hall of fame, and better have a damn moment of silence on Sunday.

The NFL's been gutting NFL Films for years though, so we know what they think of Sabol's work when there's pennies to pinch.

Badger75 · Joined: 08 Apr 2008 Posts: 5915

Take a simple Irish shanty, Drunken Sailor, put it to a full orchestra, slow it down, make it majestic. Iconic NFL Films music. BTW, we vote for people based on similar techniques today. Amazing. RIP
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johnnypocket · Joined: 22 Oct 2008 Posts: 1024

I grew up watching him recount classic games. Pretty sad stuff. Sabol did a lot for the league. RIP.
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