NFL Films - John Facenda

From NFL Films "Lost Treasures" series comes this piece on one of the most distinctive voices of my lifetime -- John Facenda. As a voiceover talent myself, I always admired John Facenda's work, and consider him one of the greatest voices of all time. (I make no claims to the copyright of this film. It is owned by NFL Films. I only put it up here as a tribute to John Facenda.)

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[ymous32]

Rest in Peace, Steve Sabol, and thank you for everything you have done to make the NFL what it is today. You will be missed.

[jrdurr2]

Rest in Peace Steve Sabol. You made the NFL of my childhood memories something that I still cherish to this day. Thanks to you and your dad, Ed. You have my eternal thanks.

[vitoduval]

He could swear during a film about the raiders

[scott Reynolds]

John is with me every day as 'the autumn wind' is my ring tone on my phone, gives me goose bumps every time!!!!!!

[jackpark7927]

Facenda could've read from the Philly phonebook for 30 minutes a week and drawn a sizable audience. A voice like no other.

[James Burk]

John Facenda was the "one" and only "one" voice of the NFL! His voice contained all the emotions of NFL football!

[ray man]

haha

[inc2000glw]

the voice of the nfl

[ramboconan2]

I listen to his voice at least once a day....I cannot get enough of it....I mean there is NO other Voice like John Facendas....plus he is from my hometown of Portsmouth, VA!!

[Damiens Conscience]

John Facenda. The Voice of God. Who but with a voice.. could so easily raise goosebumps, draw tears, or magnanomous celebration.

[dsriggs]

Bueller, you son of a bitch!

[Lanskee Shuru]

John Facenda probably knew nothing about football but the drama he brought to the audio portion of the films was a 99%. The rest, all combined, were a 1%.