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Jan 22, 2019 · Learn about the history and legacy of NFL Films' narrators, from John Facenda's Voice of God to Harry Kalas' sonorous tones. Scott Graham, one of the current voices, shares his experience and appreciation for the game and the filmmaking.
John Thomas Ralph Augustine James Facenda ( / fə.ˈsɛn.də / fuh-SEN-duh; August 8, 1913 – September 26, 1984) was an American broadcaster and sports announcer. He was a fixture on Philadelphia radio and television for decades, and achieved national fame as a narrator for NFL Films and Football Follies.
Team-specific films such as year-in-review films have occasionally been narrated by broadcasters or personalities involved with the team in question. Examples include the 1985, 2000, and 2001 Oakland Raiders season reviews being narrated by actor and former Raiders player Carl Weathers.
NFL Films is the most honored filmmaker in sports, producing documentaries, highlights, and reality shows about the NFL. Learn about its origins, innovations, and achievements, from John Facenda's "Voice of God" to Hard Knocks in Season.
May 16, 2020 · Watch John Facenda, the legendary voice of NFL Films, narrate some of the most memorable moments and stories in football history.
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May 13, 2020 · Listen to the legendary voice of John Facenda as he intones the poetry and drama of the NFL in this classic video.
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May 24, 2009 · The narrator of many of the historical NFL films is the sonorous voice of John Facenda. His nickname was "The Voice of God." Facenda's career as an NFL film narrator got started as one of those...
