RIP Steve Sabol
STEVE SABOL
Sabol, the president of NFL Films, died Sept. 18, 2012, from brain cancer, He was diagnosed with a brain tumor 18 months earlier.Newsday's obituary for Steve Sabol
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NFL Films President Steve Sabol, who captured the essence of the league with such brilliant and imaginative cinematography, died today at the age of 69 after a long battle with brain cancer.
He left behind an unmistakable imprint on the league with his memorable pieces that depicted life in the NFL and showed viewers a unique side of the sport with sideline shots and in-game footage. Sabol was the son of NFL Films creator Ed Sabol, who was recently inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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