Steve Sabol, the founder of NFL Films, died on Tuesday after an 18-month battle with brain cancer. He was 69 years old. The sports world remembered Sabol’s impact on the game after hearing news of his death
‘Steve Sabol Made Me A Football Fan’: Founder Of NFL Films Dies
All of us here at @nflnetwork are crestfallen and mourn the loss of the genius and iconoclast Steve Sabol. May he rest in peace.
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) September 18, 2012
The NFL lost one of its most influential figures and the world lost a great man. RIP, Steve Sabol.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 18, 2012
RIP to Steve Sabol, one of the greatest and most innovative storytellers of all.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) September 18, 2012
RIP to Steve Sabol, who gave us reality TV before there was reality TV.
— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) September 18, 2012
RIP Steve Sabol, whose impact on televised sports can't be quantified. Watching highlights on "Inside The NFL" was revolutionary as a kid.
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) September 18, 2012
I fell in love with the NFL by watching, and re-watching, @nflfilms VHS tapes after school. Steve Sabol made me a football fan.
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) September 18, 2012
Every football fan owes Steve Sabol a debt of gratitude. He changed the way we watched the game. He was a visionary. He will be missed.
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) September 18, 2012
I'm sure a lot of people are like me, and had Steve Sabol play an integral part in fostering their love of football. Prayers to his family.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) September 18, 2012
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