Wednesday, 04 December 2024

Ed Sabol

Contest: The US Athletic Hall of Fame - Contributors 2024
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Sport(s): Football Filmmaker
Statistics: Member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Fans of the National Football League can't get enough of NFL Films, video love letters to football. Created by Ed Sabol, NFL Films changed the way we view sports and enhanced the viewing experience for fans.

Sabol began his work with the NFL in 1962 and ran NFL Films until he turned it over to his son, Steve in 1985. He stayed with his creation until 1995, and Sabol's work generated 53 Emmy Awards.

We are proud to nominate Ed Sabol for the United States Athletic Hall of Fame.