Hats off to the Sabols, father and son, the way they figured out all the technical stuff as they created these wonderful film documentaries of what was then a new, fast-paced sport. They had a special bond with the”actors”, the players and coaches (even refs), which is captured in their films. This one here is informative and realistic, but also irreverent and funny. I’m glad they are in the HOF.
the sabols , john facenda .........their whole production crew ..........BETTER THAN ANY GAME IN THE NFL TODAY ........these guys were outstanding ..........
The most memorable one for me was a miced up Bill Saul, Steeler middle linebacker (#50). I remember seeing that one as a kid way back then. He was tough and liked to scrap. They weren't a great team then, but like Butkus with the Bears, he kind of embodied the rough persona of Pittsburgh's defense. They could be punishing, as seen here, vs Kilmer and the Saints in 1968.
Loved the Willie Davis piece. His first couple years away from the game, he missed the camaraderie even though he made more money than he ever had in football. Fast forward to today. Someone makes enough to support his family 40 or 50 times over but is upset because someone playing the same position makes more. Not much room for camaraderie.
The interview with, Bill Saul at bar was at the old Strapps in the Parkville Shopping Centet. Steelers and Colts, he played for, lived in Baltimore after her retired.
A question i often ask myself. Arguably the most durable guy to play in the NFL. 287 consecutive games. Had they kept track of fumbles he caused and Qb sacks he was part of the numbers probably would of been impressive.
Former Atlanta Falcons punter John James once told the story of Norm Van Brocklin giving team owner Rankin Smith and his wife a good tongue lashing. He said he'd never seen a head coach talk to an owner like that. Van Brocklin took no shit off of ANYONE!
Hats off to the Sabols, father and son, the way they figured out all the technical stuff as they created these wonderful film documentaries of what was then a new, fast-paced sport. They had a special bond with the”actors”, the players and coaches (even refs), which is captured in their films. This one here is informative and realistic, but also irreverent and funny. I’m glad they are in the HOF.
the sabols , john facenda .........their whole production crew ..........BETTER THAN ANY GAME IN THE NFL TODAY ........these guys were outstanding ..........
This stuff is gold!!..Should have millions of views.
Hell yea💯
The Sabols were geniuses. So glad I grew up during the glory days of NFL Films.
The most memorable one for me was a miced up Bill Saul, Steeler middle linebacker (#50). I remember seeing that one as a kid way back then. He was tough and liked to scrap. They weren't a great team then, but like Butkus with the Bears, he kind of embodied the rough persona of Pittsburgh's defense. They could be punishing, as seen here, vs Kilmer and the Saints in 1968.
And when Sabol died.... NFL Films went with him. To many hands in the cookie jar now.
This is absolute GOLD! And I loved the brief snippet of "Sports Challenge" at the end. Sort of like nostalgia-dessert.
Thank you for uploading the old school football videos..I love them!
Loved the Willie Davis piece. His first couple years away from the game, he missed the camaraderie even though he made more money than he ever had in football. Fast forward to today. Someone makes enough to support his family 40 or 50 times over but is upset because someone playing the same position makes more. Not much room for camaraderie.
I love that moment of Johnny U and Earl on the sideline, obviously freezing cold and discussing strategy (with the 3rd string QB?).
The interview with, Bill Saul at bar was at
the old Strapps in the Parkville Shopping Centet. Steelers and Colts, he played for, lived in Baltimore after her retired.
Why isn't Jim Marshall in the Hall of Fame yet?
amen.
He wouldn't know how to get there?
A question i often ask myself. Arguably the most durable guy to play in the NFL. 287 consecutive games. Had they kept track of fumbles he caused and Qb sacks he was part of the numbers probably would of been impressive.
The Pittsburgh Steelers ball boy was just inducted
One bad play. What a travesty.
Former Atlanta Falcons punter John James once told the story of Norm Van Brocklin giving team owner Rankin Smith and his wife a good tongue lashing. He said he'd never seen a head coach talk to an owner like that. Van Brocklin took no shit off of ANYONE!
Flying Dutchman.
The Sabols were true artists. NFL Films has always been great
Dick Butkiss had a great fashion sense.
Butkus brutally honest about the Bears and their QB's.
I love this stuff
Jackie Robinson? WOW!
2:58 Iron Mike...da bears!
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Why weren’t there any black coaches or any black employees of NFL Films at that time?
How do you know there weren’t?