Steve Sabol

Steve Sabol

Steve Sabol Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 18, 2012.
NEW YORK (AP) - NFL Films President Steve Sabol, half of the father-son team that revolutionized sports broadcasting and mythologized pro football into the country's favorite sport, died Tuesday from brain cancer. He was 69.

In March 2011, Sabol was diagnosed with a tumor on the left side of his brain after being hospitalized for a seizure.

He started working with his father, Ed - NFL Films' founder - in 1964, and they introduced a series of innovations now taken for granted today, from slow-motion replays to sticking microphones on coaches and players.

"Steve Sabol was the creative genius behind the remarkable work of NFL Films," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement from the league confirming Sabol's death. "Steve's passion for football was matched by his incredible talent and energy. Steve's legacy will be part of the NFL forever. He was a major contributor to the success of the NFL, a man who changed the way we look at footb all and sports, and a great friend."

Ed Sabol was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame last year. The two received the Lifetime Achievement Emmy from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in 2003.

Steve Sabol has also received the Pete Rozelle Award, presented each year to someone who made an outstanding contribution to professional football. In 2007, the Hall of Fame honored him with the Dan Reeves Pioneer Award.

"We see the game as art as much as sport," he told The Associated Press before his father's Hall induction. "That helped us nurture not only the game's traditions but to develop its mythology: America's Team, The Catch, The Frozen Tundra."

Sabol received 35 Emmys for writing, cinematography, editing, directing and producing. No one else had ever earned that many Emmys in as many different categories.

He began his career as a cinematographer under his father. He was the perfect fit for the job: an all-Rocky Mountain Co nference running back at Colorado College majoring in art history.

The Sabols treated sport as film and changed the way Americans watched and perceived games. Their advances included everything from reverse angle replays to setting highlights to pop music.

"Today of course those techniques are so common it's hard to imagine just how radical they once were," the younger Sabol told the AP last year. "Believe me, it wasn't always easy getting people to accept them, but I think it was worth the effort."

RACHEL COHEN, AP Sports Writer


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July 29, 2019

RIP Steve Sabol, he was a visionary to the sports world.

November 22, 2017

Steve was my counselor at blue mountain camp.he was just the best..Steve Modlin(Mickey)

Amar Smith

July 21, 2014

guess what Steve I did not snow until after super bowl Sunday

Constable Eric Bradway

November 7, 2013

Steve was a Great Anerican

May 20, 2013

Tears flow of sadness but also of great joy at how wonderful those highlights are and were in my youth. I will never forget the sights and sounds of nfl films in the 60 and 70's

Amar Smith

February 2, 2013

next year in 2014 a year from now the Super Bowl XLVIII will be play in your home state of New Jersey the Garden State in East Rutherford New Jersey at Metlife Stadium the first open air cold weather city in Super Bowl History and i know you and your other friends from heaven will have the best seat in the house in God's Kingdom taking it all in Steve till we meet in heaven Steve RIP Love Amar

Amar Smith

February 2, 2013

Steve last week i was watching NFL Network my favorite Super Bowl Highlight Film of all time Super Bowl XXV January 27th 1991 When the New York Giants won by one point over the Buffalo Bills 20-19 every time i watch that film that i enjoy even a lot more when it came out 22 years ago and you are the greatest visionary not just in Pro Football but in all of sports history you changed sports you and your father forever in the second half of the 20th century in and into the 21st Century and beyond till we meet Steve RIP Love Amar

Amar Smith

February 2, 2013

Yesterday at NFL Commisher Roger Goodell at his State of the union press conference Super Bowl XLVII Paying tribute to you and Art Modell and it will be the first Super Bowl without you and before the press conference yesterday while i was jogging i fought about you so know you going to watch the super bowl from heaven steve you are the keepers of the flame steve RIP Steve Love Amar til we meet in Heaven

Amar Smith

December 21, 2012

and every year hours before the super bowl on ESPN Classic or on ESPN 2 I would stay up all night and watch Super Bowl Highlights before the Super Bowl Sunday Begins Love Amar Smith RIP and i will see you in heaven also i would record them on my Video Cassette RIP Steve

Amar Smith

December 21, 2012

And thank you doing so much not just the NFL but you did a lot for all of us in Sports television history because you changed it the way we watch sports and every weekend in the afternoon on KCBS TV in Los Angeles i would always watch you show This is the NFL or the day before the Super Bowl The Road to the Super Bowl or even buying you special Video Cassette VCR tapes to watch them or on ESPN as well so thank you for what you have done for us not just the NFL but you are the greatest filmmaker in all of sports RIP Steve Love Amar Smith and i will see you in heaven perhaps after you meet me you know what should happen me you Minne Riperton Teena Marie Bud Greenspan 343 FDNY 37 PAPD 23 NYPD Don Cornious DICK Clark Donna Summer Jenni Rivera we can all do a film about all our lives again RIP Steve and i will see you in Heaven

Amar Smith

December 21, 2012

also i always forget steve now you with Luther Vandeross and Olympic Filmmaker Bud Greenspan i bet right just right now you and him are just talking on how to do a special sports film project in heaven even as we speak so you even have more Friends in heaven like Olympic Filmmaker Bud Greenspan

Amar Smith

December 21, 2012

you are with Johnny Unitas Mike Webster johnny Carson Ed Mcmanon Neil Armstrong Jeff Blantnick and many others and i will see you in heaven RIP Steve Love Amar Smith

December 18, 2012

To the family of Mr. Steve Sabol, I send my condolences

Amar Smith

December 10, 2012

Also Rich Jefferies Jack Flemming Myron Cope Terry Yorkston you are with many of my hero's in Heaven RIP Steve

Amar Smith

December 10, 2012

My favotite catch in Super Bowl History is Lynn Swann's In Super Bowl X January 18th 1976 the other one was Dwight Clark's catch From Joe Montana's for a touchdown In the end zone in the corner that became ever known as The Catch NFC Championship Game after the 1981 season January 10th 1982 my Greatest Highlight flim is Super Bowl XXV January 27th 1991 was the greatest highlight film of all time of course my team the New York Giants Won by one point 20-19 over the Buffalo Bills thanks for all the memories and god bless and see you in heaven RIP Steve

Amar Smith

December 10, 2012

i hope your are enjoying you first holiday season in heaven with Minne Riperton Teena Marie Rick James James Brown the God Father of Soul Michael Jackson Barry White Jim Varney Leon Hess Art Modell Art Rooney SR Jack Kent Cooke Lamar Hunt Wellington Mara Robert Tish George Young who hired Ray Perkins Bill Parcells Ray Handley Dan Reeves Jim Fassel Payne Stewart Johnny Olsen Rod Roddy Gene Wood Charlie O Donnell Jack Clark Dick Wholey Lord Aford Hayes Captain Louis Albano Classey freddie Blasse Robert Marella Joey Marella Owen Hart Stu Hart Helen Hart Bill Raferity Bert Convy Robert Urich John Ritter Don Knotts Norman Fell Davey Boy Smith Ernie Ladd Merlin Olsen Walter Payton Mr Sweetness Reggie White Mr Minister of Defense Harry Carey Mr Take Me out to the ball game Skip Carey Bill Cullan Farrah Fawcett Harry Kalas Don Wedge Fred Silva Gene Barth Pat Haggerty Bob Fredric Al Conway Ed Marion Stan Javie Jack Fette Miguel Alanso Joseph N Feinstein Don Cornious Dick Clark Donna Summer Robin Gibb Maurice Gibb Andy Gibb Kirby Puckett Andre The Giant the eight Wonder of the World John Facenda Vince Lombardi Steve Jobs Al Davis Bill Walsh Evil Kinevil Hank Stram Jack Buck Curt Gowdy Jim MCKAY Chris Schankel Bill Flemming Roone Arledge Chuck Howard Larry Kalm Frank Reynolds Peter Jennings Max Robinson Chet Forte Jules Bergman Redd Foxx Webb Eubank Herb Brooks Gerald R Ford and his wife Betty Ronald Wilson Reagan George Washington Abraham Lincoln Dr Martin Luther King Jr Pete Rozelle Britney Murphy Dick Murdoch Adrian Adonis Gordon Solie Red Skelton George Burns Bob Hope Vicki Sue Robinson Merv Griffin Issac Hayes Tim Russert Charie Jones Florence Griffin Joyner Richard Quick Leonard Tose Victor K Copps Jack Elway Dan Marino SR Bowie Kunn Pete Axhelm Chet Simmons Tom Mees Dick Schapp Vince MCManon Sr Sparky Anderson Avery Brundage Lord Kilanin Juan Antonio Samranch Howard Cosell Don Meredith MR turn out the lights the party's over Alex Karras 3000 People killed on 9-11-01 including the hero's of United Arlines flight 93 Todd Morgan Beamer Mark Bingham Tom Burnett Jeremy L Glick 343 FDNY Mychal F Judge Pete J Ganci Jr Brian G Ahearn Gregg A Atlas William M Feenan Ray Downey SR Joseph Angelini SR John Angelini JR Dennis M Carey SR Donald J Burns Thomas J Foley Peter Alexander Bielfeld William F Burke Jr Terence S.Hatton Kenneth Joseph Marino Jonathan Lee Ielpi Timothy M.Stackpole
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Lonzie Mason

September 30, 2012

Thank u......

DeWaun Mack

September 29, 2012

I am so sorry for your lose. Steve was a man that brought a lot of joy to NFL fans around the world. it will truly be a wonderful day when John 5:28 isa reality.

Tom & Augustine Rhodes

September 28, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May the God of all comfort be with the Sabol family during this most difficult time.

l a

September 26, 2012

So sorry to hear of loss!! Great man!!!
If he knew Jesus Christ as his Saviour he's up there right now shouting with Jesus!!! Having a great time seeing the one who gave his life for him many many years ago!!
My prayers r with the family!!

Keith

September 26, 2012

Thank you, Steve, for the joy you've inspired.

William Loveland

September 26, 2012

My condolences to the Sabol family,my thoughts and prayers are with you. I was sad to hear about the passing of Steve. And my sympathy to his NFL FILMS family as well. May GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. May the LORD grant you strength, and give you peace. About two years ago, I wrote to NFL FILMS. Just telling Steve how much I enjoy his work. And that I was a Steelers fan. He sent me a letter back,to tell me he appreciated my kind words about nfl films. And also sent me Steeler dvds. Which was very nice of him to do. And totally unexpected. I never met Steve, and he did not know me. I thanked him for the gift. There is a reason why some people are great. They know how to treat people. They just act,and carry themselves the right way. We lost one of the great ones. Steve and his father ED SABOL,were pioneers. They brought the NFL into your living room. The sights and sounds. The voice of JOHN FACENDA,And later HARRY KALAS.And the music. I was hooked. I remember the Joe KAPP one. How he never gave up. Win or lose he was the best he could be. How that would pump you up. Or BUTKUS crushing somebody. OR UNITAS, OR WALTER PAYTON. FRANCO, BRADSHAW. I loved hearing their stories. It must be great doing something you love for a living. Steve was blessed to find his calling in life. You could tell that he and his father were football fans. What a great life, and legacy. Entertaining and bringing joy to millions of people. Steve you left your mark. Both of you are responsible for making new fans, and for making the NFL the popular sport that it is. THANK YOU. R.I.P. STEVE. With sympathy, BILL LOVELAND. SCRANTON,P.A.

September 26, 2012

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September 25, 2012

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Emma Jean

September 25, 2012

To Steve's Family and Friends,
"May the LORD bless you and keep you.
May the LORD smile down on you and show you his kindness.
May the LORD answer your prayers and give you peace."(Numbers 6:24-26)Holy Bible Easy-to-Read Version

With heartfelt sympathy for you at this difficult time.

james howard

September 25, 2012

Steve was the man I grew up watch n NFL films his dad ed was a icon

Charley Hall

September 25, 2012

Nobody did it better. Steve and NFL Films were and are every bit as important to Professional Football as television. What a shame that major league baseball doesn't have a "keeper of the flame" that has preserved its history the way Steve and NFL Films has preserved the history of Professional Football.

Dino Ortiz

September 25, 2012

Steve will be missed by all football fans. My sincere condolences to his loved ones.

Bill St. John

September 25, 2012

Steve and I became fast friends in the mid 60's training together at the Phila. Athletic club. NFL films was just starting, I knew then he was pretty special, as a friend and a great talent, fond memories, proud to call him my friend.

September 25, 2012

My deepest condolences. Thank you for making such a great impact in football! R.I.P. Steve Sabol.

Sarah in Vero Beach Fl

September 24, 2012

With love and respect. Love you Steve. And thanks.

September 24, 2012

To the the family of Steve Sabol - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.

Eric Miner

September 24, 2012

Awesome guy who made the NFL films totally addicting. Great work and standards which set the standard. They documented the best years!!! God bless the family.

Bill Lewis

September 24, 2012

I still watch these films all the time. What a genius idea. You will be missed Mr. Sabol.

Derrick Betts

September 24, 2012

We Will miss you Steve, NFL films have been a part of my life forever they're are the main reason I got into the game .Always remember

Al "Bubba" Baker

September 24, 2012

RIP old friend

Jimmie Whitfield

September 24, 2012

YOU WILL BE DEARLY MISSED STEVE!
NOT ONLY BY THOSE WHO WORKED
WITH YOU, BUT BY THOSE WHO LISTENED
TO YOU DURING THE FOOTBALL SEASON.
R.I.P

Brad Murphy

September 24, 2012

My utmost condolences to the Sabol family at this time. NFL Films brought joy to my life as a kid. All us true football fans can't thank Steve enough for this. Your gracious and innovative light will always carry on. The game of football will surely miss you, but shall forever honor and cherish the wonderful things you brought into our living rooms. May God bless you and your family is my prayer.

September 24, 2012

May the God of all comfort be with you at this time of grief, may all Steve's memories stay close to your hearts. Psalms 46:1 Joanna

Jennifer

September 24, 2012

Amazing man! Thanks for your love of the game! Prayers for your family's hearts to heal quickly and always have great memories of you.

karen walker

September 24, 2012

To young to go,God Bless you and your family..Thank you Steve for all you and your father did..karen

Allen Wagoner

September 23, 2012

RIP Steve. Thank you for what you have done to make football fun.

neil pasquale

September 23, 2012

to a great visionary a hero inmy eyes.

September 23, 2012

Your light will forever shine...R.I.P.

Teresa

September 23, 2012

To be united in effort creates a bond. Mr. Sabol and his father had that bond. Together they made something for all mankind to enjoy and we do. We set in our homes and hear everything going on miles away on the football field. This is the way The Father and the Son worked together in creating mankind and all that we see in the earth.Gen 1:26 He The Father and He The Son were one because they worked together and were in agreement in purpose. may you be comforted by these words.

Grady Youngblood

September 23, 2012

Steve Sabol is the Greatest in the NFL
History.

LEWIS PAYNE

September 23, 2012

BECAUSE OF YOUR FAMILY MY INTEREST UIN FOOTBALL GREW OVER THE YEARS . YOU AND YOUR DAD MADE THE SPORT SEEM MAGICAL AND FUNNY AT THE SAME TIME .

September 23, 2012

Steve and John Facenda will forever be the sights and sounds of NFL football. May they both RIP and continue their relationship in Heaven. Linda Petkov (Philadelphia)

September 23, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the peace of God that excels all thought bring you comfort during this most difficult time. Phillipians 4:7

Linda

September 23, 2012

I always believed everything Mr. Sabol said regarding football. I was a woman loving a man's sport way back when and Mr. Sabol is why i still remain a fan today. Thank you Mr. Sabol for the standards you set.

Jon

September 23, 2012

AW MAN. Enjoyed his work very much. Thanks for leaving us with NFL films. RIP.

Dominic Lundsberg

September 23, 2012

Steve is now and forever will be a part of the autum wind

Tom Foster

September 23, 2012

I years back would run into Steve at The Olde Philly Tavern where we would talk about diving,life in general what a great guy.He will be missed by all.

Rene Daigneault Jr

September 23, 2012

The man and his family changed the way we view football forever.

Phillip Stewart

September 23, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tonya VanVeen

September 22, 2012

The NFL TV FANS WILL MISS YOU. OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY.

September 22, 2012

My prayers are with the Sabol family.

The NFL would not have the reach nor the tremendous fans support without the creative genius and many contributions of Ed and Steve Sabol.

Every NFL player and owner should reflect upon this and say a prayer tonight for Steve and his family.

dwain robinson

September 22, 2012

No one could had bring football to light like the sabol family. Thank god for the sabols

Conan W Cantwell

September 22, 2012

To the Sabol family.
I am writing for my husband, Conan Cantwell of Dallas Tx. Conan and Steve were college room mates at Colorado College their junior year. What a year it was for "Sudden Death Sabol."
Conan speaks so fondly of Steve and Ed Loosli. Conan has had tongue cancer and a stroke these past two years. He is doing well as of today. Conan would love to share a photo with you but we do not have your address. If you wish to receive the photo, please reply. Conan sends his best to Steve's parents.

John Organ

September 22, 2012

Your footage set the standard for the way football was covered. Your were a true pioneer and anything that NFL films did was truly excellent. Enjoy your time in heaven with Vince Lombardi, John Facenda and Al Davis. I will want the Autumn Wind placyed at my funeral

Hal Sacks

September 22, 2012

Steve; Somewhere out there you're still
doing great work with John Facenda and Harry Kalas. I met you at one of Harry Kalas' Holiday partys and just like him, you had time to instantly befriend
and talk shop with a total stranger.Rest well we will never forget you.

September 22, 2012

Rudyard Kipling's "IF" put to NFL footage was the greatest ever - Bob Muller

ram garza

September 22, 2012

thanks for the memories and great football reels...miss your bloopers edition and great narrating

September 22, 2012

I would simply say "the voice". I loved the warmth and the passion that he gave to us in telling the story about football. When a person has so much to give, the question beggede to be asked, Why? Why do good people die? Roman 5:12. However the promises of God will come true. 1Cor.15:54-57

September 22, 2012

You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for your family during this challenging time; and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again in paradise. John 17:3

September 22, 2012

John 17:3

Harry Meyer

September 21, 2012

A Legend. A voice that will never be quieted. RIP Steve, and Thanks.

Franz Strama

September 21, 2012

Ed and Steve did a lot for the NFL and Steve will be greatly missed. Ed Sabol made the NFL Hall of Fame and here's hoping his son Steve soon joins him there. R.I.P. Steve.

Donald Fricker

September 21, 2012

I didn't know the man personally but thoroughly enjoyed watching all the great NFL shows he will be sorely missed

MIKE ARAZAN

September 21, 2012

I ENJOYED ALL OF THE NFL FILMS YOU MADE.
MAY GOD HONNOR YOU IN HEAVEN.
MIKE ARAZN FENTON, MO.

September 21, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but special memories help you cope. May you have strength and endurance during these difficult times.

Ivory Kennedy

September 21, 2012

Wow! You really had a GREAT impact on my LIFE!!!! May god bless you.

walter nec

September 21, 2012

A great man with a heart of gold. Steve is up in haven with all the rest of them from the NFL family.

CMSgt Darr King, USAF (Ret)

September 21, 2012

A sad day! Steve was the voice of the NFL. Sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the family. Rest in peace, mi amigo.

Michael Poznoski

September 21, 2012

Anyone who is a fan of the NFL knows how much both Ed and Steve Sabol mean't in bringing this game we love into a new place that everyone could enjoy. The innovations they created are lasting tributes to not only their brillance but their vision for all future fans of the NFL. The game has lost a big part of what it is and the Sabol's will always be remembered for their contributions to the NFL.

geore winder

September 21, 2012

Steve rest in peace man you and your Dad had a great thing going and it will last for an eternity God Bless the Sabol Family at this time.

Phil Lunney

September 21, 2012

I sold records to Steve in the 60's and 70's at MADS in Ardmore. Very nice man, very genuine. I also was glad to see that his mother was mentioned in his obituary, she was the first family member I met and she taught me lessons I used later as a dad. I was happy that Steve got to accompany Ed at the HoF induction. RIP.

Jason Bundren

September 21, 2012

RIP Steve, you were the best at showing the NFL in all its glory. May The Autmn Wind take you to a haapy place.

G. Dickens-George

September 20, 2012

Rest In Peace...
Your films made me like the "Game."

Bert Charles

September 20, 2012

Thanks, your family let me escape troubles of life.

David Tate

September 20, 2012

R.I.P. Steve Sabol. You were the best at your profession and will be truly missed not only for your work, but for the person you are.

Lee

September 20, 2012

Your work was the best. Rest in Peace, Mr. Sabol.

Anne

September 20, 2012

Condolences to the entire Sabol family and those who loved Steve. Thank you for sharing you vision with us.

Anne Terry

September 20, 2012

Lighting a candle for the family and extended family (NFL films), in honor of a man that touched my life, even though I never met him. My Deepest condolences.

Richard Garcia

September 20, 2012

The Sabol's- I can't imagine the pain you'er experiencing at this time. Certainly, if a person such as your husband, father and son has the ability to give all of us great memeories as he did, one can only imagine what private memories you all shared. Thank you for allowing us a glimpse into an artistic, serious, but funny and always class mind and poet, by way of word and film. I appreciate those moments that allow us to celebrate things in life such as a football game shot and delivered by Mr. Sabol. May the God who comforts us bring you all some measure of peace during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all- Richard and family (Oakland "The Autumn Wind" Raider fans)

September 20, 2012

With deepest sympathy to the Sabol family during your time of grief, Psalms 46:1 tells us that God is for us a refuge and strength, a help that is readily to be found during difficult times. May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead

chuck c

September 20, 2012

R.I.P. really enjoyed your work. We will miss you.

VICTOR NAHMIAS

September 20, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Glenmore Henry

September 20, 2012

My deepest condolences to the Sabol family my prayers go out to you all. If it wasn't for Steve and his dad I wouldn't have seen such a deep history of the NFL. The two made me a true football fan. With their films they made me feel like I was there at the games.

September 20, 2012

God Bless you Mr. Sabol; and thank you for your art and the joy you brought to so many. Prayers to your family in this time of great loss. -Mark Clark

September 20, 2012

may your star shine forever in heaven.We all love you,and we didn't even know you ,and we still love you.

September 20, 2012

Trials like these can be very hard. Please allow the fond memories, the love from family and friends, and most of all relying on the strength that only God can give, bring you the comfort that you need at this time.

September 20, 2012

Please allow us to extend our heartfelt sympathy. The Bible teaches that "God is love".(1John 4:16)Surely a God of love cares about you and your family at this time of grief. Take comfort in that love. You are in our prayers

Marcus Rhaney

September 20, 2012

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to family, friends and fans of Steve . The wonderful work he did in film for us as NFL moments. God bless

September 20, 2012

God bless you ~ R.I.P.

Bernice Carrier Scott

September 20, 2012

S0 sad for your lost he was a good man God bless the family

Dennis

September 20, 2012

You are a good man Steve Sabol, thank you for your time and effort on Earth.

greg phillips

September 20, 2012

when i see the letters nfl i think of steve sabol you are a part of the nfl you will be miss.

September 20, 2012

To the family our deepest condolences are offered. Please rely on God's strength and refuge to get you thru thIs difficult time.(John 5:28)

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