Steve Sabol, 1942-2012

Remembering Steve Sabol and his impact on NFL Films, which shaped our spectator sports memories and engagement with the game.

Written byRazib Khan
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Just found out that Steve Sabol of NFL films passed away a few days ago. I don't really watch spectator sports anymore, but I remember the important role that Sabol's films played in my life leading up the week's games, as you had to wait day by day. I'm no longer in middle school, but I still recall what it was like.

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