Comments on: Steve Sabol, NFL Films president, dies at 69

By: iowahbr

iowahbr — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:58:56 +0000

When people see hi-lights of today’s NFL games I don’t think they realize how much Mr. Sabol did to make pro football America’s game.

St. Peter would be wise to seek some advice on how to best capture the action at the Pearly Gates.

By: skinsfaninnebraska

skinsfaninnebraska — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 01:56:00 +0000

Wow, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a PFT comment thread that was 100% positive towards the person who was the subject of the post.

That alone tells you how important Steve Sabol was to football fans everywhere!

Rest in peace, Steve. You will be missed!

By: Punk

Punk — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:37:52 +0000

God bless your soul, Steve Sabol

By: wcdunkenfield

wcdunkenfield — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 23:04:10 +0000

Here ya go, guys…

By: EJ

EJ — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:54:59 +0000

I know when I see one of Steve Sabol’s films with my team as the subject, I get chills down my spine. Sabol turned the game of football into a movie, a movie with Action, Drama, Comedy and most of all Suspense. His films made you feel as if you were sitting right there on the sideline the whole time. The films were something that connected me with my Father as he sat and told me the stories about how the NFL was back in the day. My Brother and I, along with my Father sitting on the couch watching amazing plays from the past. The Sabol’s films are something that brings Fathers and their Sons closer. Not only did they bring the sport into the light, they made it special. RIP Steve.

By: secretomen00

secretomen00 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:45:04 +0000

steve, you and your dad are irreplaceable. R.I.P.

By: fenny88

fenny88 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:07:37 +0000

thank you Steve rip ill be looking forward to your induction anybody should respect a man that dedicated his life to a passion that brought so many others joy

By: frankfordyellowjackets

frankfordyellowjackets — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:00:42 +0000

NFL Films made football.
A sad day.
Cancer blows.

By: cometophillyforthecrack

cometophillyforthecrack — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:26:04 +0000

R.I.P. Steve, Thanks for the Game of the Week, you were on NFL network when they still had great shows like 6 days to sunday.

By: buffedwhiteman

buffedwhiteman — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:15:04 +0000

RIP Steve Sabol.

By: vman0626

vman0626 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:13:42 +0000

Steve, I have you to thank for my knowledge of and passion about the history of the league. Thank you.

R.I.P, brother.

By: bunjy96

bunjy96 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:13:29 +0000

Can’t think of a family that has done more for the NFL fans than the Sabol’s.

RIP Steve. We love you!

By: enbueno

enbueno — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:08:34 +0000

You were a major reason for the popularity of the modern NFL. RIP Steve, you will be missed!

By: cpcfan

cpcfan — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:57:46 +0000

Thanks for all you did for all of us…RIP, Steve.

By: CKL

CKL — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:54:13 +0000

Some really great thoughts and memories above.
I too was “raised” on his fathers and his work. I can still see clips of his films in my mind even if I haven’t seen them in a long time. True innovators who never let themselves and their work get watered down or “corporate”. He was a very talented interviewer as well. I hadn’t realized that he was such a talented artist. RIP Steve Sabol, and I am very happy you lived to see your father get into the HOF.

By: pugdog1228

pugdog1228 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:47:19 +0000

Amazing, with all the snarky idiots that leave comments none dare defile the memory of Steve Sabol. His work is so universally loved and respected his behind the camera presence is as appreciated as Much as Speilberg, Lucas, and Cameron. An epic filmmaker who chronicled and made the NFL the billion dollar behemoth it is. RIP ! I’ll say a Kaddish for you.

By: iloveflorio

iloveflorio — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:43:56 +0000

A truly sad loss for anyone who loves this great game. Steve and Ed are legends and always will be. I will never forget the impact he had on my life. I send my deepest sympathy to the Sabol family.

By: bigbluefan1

bigbluefan1 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:22:36 +0000

A very sad day for all of us who are a fan of the NFL.

Everyone who ever watches a game owes something to this family they taught the networks how to shot a game.

I hope that there are people stepping in to fill some big shoes so that the legend of the family can go on.

My prayers go out to his family RIP Steve and thank you for work.

By: muir6

muir6 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:14:21 +0000

Grew up watchin his work and playin in yard with brothers re enacting what we saw in backyard. He was a fan and it came thru when he introduced films, he and nfl films r the best part of league. He felt like extended family thanks for everything you did

By: gorilladunk

gorilladunk — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:00:17 +0000

I feel incredibly sad today. One of the iconic figures of my youth has passed. Anyone who grew up before the onslaught of ESPN and cable TV knows how we yearned each week for the Monday Night Football “halftime highlights” package and “This Week in Pro Football.” NFL Films shaped the way we watched football and grew to love the artistry and skill of the players. I feel like a member of the family has died. So long, old friend.

By: bobzilla1001

bobzilla1001 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:58:10 +0000

Numbing news.
Chilling.
Courtesy of Steve Sabol and NFL Films, my 29-year-old son knows more about the Pittsburgh Steelers of the 1970s than most 60-year-olds.
The NFL landscape will never be the same.
Mr. Steve Sabol, thank you.
And RIP.

By: fmwarner

fmwarner — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:49:23 +0000

RIP, Steve. I spent a year working at NFL Films and the place was like an extension of him and his dad. I look back on it fondly.

By: bigbaldpapahawk

bigbaldpapahawk — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:46:20 +0000

This article should stay a headline for at least the entire day. What Sabol and his father accomplished was nothing less than greatness.

As a little kid, I first got into football watching Football Follies. NFL films taught me much of the history of the game. I pray that legacy moves forward.

The NFL and it’s fans loses a great man today.

By: wipackman1265

wipackman1265 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:45:09 +0000

Gods grace. You and your visionary father made NFL football so much more fun ….. Comfort and healing to your family !!!!

By: warwiac

warwiac — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:36:58 +0000

They are the primary reason the NFL is the biggest sport out there. Their films made football what it is today.

By: bedmanokc

bedmanokc — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:35:24 +0000

May your spirit know peace SS. Your voice was a familiar to me as Vin Scully. Soothing mix of Graveling and smooth Steve Sabol.

Rip my boy.

By: birdmantd

birdmantd — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:31:09 +0000

There are a lot of people that do great camera work. Sabol took it one step further by telling a great story to go with the great images. I hope NFL Films is able to carry on this legacy.

By: j0esixpack

j0esixpack — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:30:54 +0000

Quite simply, the Sabols helped showcase the NFL as the Art of violent Chess that has made it so popular.

Nice to see so many fans acknowledging this!

By: JSpicoli

JSpicoli — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:27:46 +0000

I have to leave a comment of condolence here. Steve and his dad meant a lot to me as a young fan.

RIP

By: unbreakable02215

unbreakable02215 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:27:18 +0000

I’m not sure any of us realize what we lost in
Steve Sabol. I am 48. I remember NFL Films back to when I was a child watching “This Week Pro Football”. This guy WAS NFL Films.
NFL Films has helped make the league what it
is today. This guy was a giant. Between he and
and Sam Spence and David Robidoux, they
brought poignancy and pageantry and drama to
the sport.

Damn, what a loss.