\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted April 16, 2013 Posted April 16, 2013 http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20130416-nfl-broadcaster-local-icon-pat-summerall-dies-at-age-82.ece
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted April 16, 2013 Posted April 16, 2013 I was never a fan of his style, but no one can deny that he was a broadcasting legend. Too bad.
Jukester Posted April 16, 2013 Posted April 16, 2013 RIP. Sad day indeed. Summerall/Madden/Enberg/Olsen were staples of my football life as a kid and into adulthood.
ChevyVanMiller Posted April 16, 2013 Posted April 16, 2013 For me Summerall and football are synonymous. RIP Pat.
Kelly the Dog Posted April 16, 2013 Posted April 16, 2013 Summerall in his prime was right at the very top of his profession. RIP.
eball Posted April 16, 2013 Posted April 16, 2013 One of the greatest and most recognizable voices in sports. RIP Pat.
Lurker Posted April 16, 2013 Posted April 16, 2013 I think I'll miss him most for his Masters broadcast introduction. It always sent chills of anticipation through me. RIP...
Thirty Year Fan Posted April 16, 2013 Posted April 16, 2013 Rest easy Pat you were a true legend as a player and Broadcaster. RIP.
Chandler#81 Posted April 16, 2013 Posted April 16, 2013 Everything I feel about PS has already been stated. Good-by to a piece of my life. Rest In Peace, Pat.
WellDressed Posted April 16, 2013 Posted April 16, 2013 The man was stellar covering golf and tennis as well. They don't make guys in that mold anymore. Cosell couldn't hold a candle to this man. RIP
Kelly the Dog Posted April 16, 2013 Posted April 16, 2013 The man was stellar covering golf and tennis as well. They don't make guys in that mold anymore. Cosell couldn't hold a candle to this man. RIP The vast majority of his career, Summerall was a play-by-play guy and was amongst the very best at it. Cosell was the color guy and analyst, like Brookshier and Madden were for Summerall. Two completely different jobs. Cosell was a great host and commentator. Summerall was a great announcer and voice and straight man.
San Jose Bills Fan Posted April 16, 2013 Posted April 16, 2013 Although you always hear apocryphal anecdotes about how celebrities are a-holes, it seemed like Summerall was a pretty classy guy and while I found him a bit boring, he was really solid and definitely a major broadcasting icon of my youth. RIP Pat.
WellDressed Posted April 17, 2013 Posted April 17, 2013 (edited) The vast majority of his career, Summerall was a play-by-play guy and was amongst the very best at it. Cosell was the color guy and analyst, like Brookshier and Madden were for Summerall. Two completely different jobs. Cosell was a great host and commentator. Summerall was a great announcer and voice and straight man. Thanks for the education. I vaguely remember Cosell on MNF, can't really remember his responsibilities. Edited April 17, 2013 by WellDressed
Max997 Posted April 17, 2013 Posted April 17, 2013 (edited) Pat was one of the best play by play men if not the best...Pat and Madden were as much a part of the NFL as any team or player Edited April 17, 2013 by Max997
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted April 17, 2013 Posted April 17, 2013 I believe it was emptying the hotel mini bar I vaguely remember Cosell on MNF, can't really remember his responsibilities. Enberg isn't dead too is he? Did I miss that one? I recall in the early years Summerall was paired with Gifford on CBS RIP. Sad day indeed. Summerall/Madden/Enberg/Olsen were staples of my football life as a kid and into adulthood. Some one mentioned Brookshier, I recall him doing the old AFL games on NBC, think he did the Heidi Bowl, can't recall who he was partnered with in the late 60's, don't think it was Enberg back then
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