Pro football Hall of Fame honors late John Facenda with Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award

Facenda, who died in 1984, was a television news anchor in Philadelphia when NFL Films creator Ed Sabol heard his distinct voice describing some highlights in 1965.

His son, Steve Sabol, will be part of the celebration for Facenda as a member of the centennial class of 2020.

Facenda’s career started in radio in Philadelphia before he debuted as an anchor in 1952.

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