Pat Summerall

Football Player and Sportscaster

Pat Summerall - Football Player and Sportscaster
Born

1930
95 years ago

Died

April 16th, 2013
12 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a placekicker in the NFL for teams including the New York Giants and the Chicago Cardinals. Transitioned into broadcasting, becoming a prominent color commentator for CBS and later for Fox. Served as the voice of numerous Super Bowl broadcasts, becoming a familiar figure in sports media. Known for a clear and distinct style, contributed to the popularity of televised football coverage.

Played as a placekicker for the New York Giants

Hosted Super Bowl broadcasts on CBS and Fox

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