Here's a moment of silence and respect to TV announcers who are gone

[Reverend Conehead]

These guys made the game interesting. They're missed -- gone but not forgotten.

Howard Cosell ("He could go all the way!")
Don Meredith ("Turn out the lights.")
Pat Summerall
Dick Enberg ("Oh, my!")
John Madden ("boom!")
Frank Gifford
Ray Scott

With the new season almost here, I wanted to show respect to these men who did such a great job making the sport interesting, and are no longer here to join us in our living rooms. Thank you for your service, Howard, Don, Pat, Dick, John, Frank, and Ray. You helped to make the sport better, and you are sorely missed.

PS: These are the late announcers I could think of. If I've missed anyone, please list them. Make it only announcers who are no longer with us, please.

 

[KJJ]

When I first started watching the Cowboys during the 1972 season it was Pat Summerall and Tom Brookshier. They did a lot of Cowboys games. I also enjoyed listening to Frank Glieber who did a lot of Cowboys games.

 

[ShortRound]

Summerall and Madden were broadcasting gods. My favorite duo.

 

[AsthmaField]

I can’t even tell you how much I miss Madden and Sumrall. They were the kings of television duos. I still love football but there will always be a little something missing without those two.

The best of the best.

 

[erod]

Frank Glieber
Vin Scully
Tom Brookshire
Charlie Jones
Keith Jackson
Lindsay Nelson

 

[bandfan]

I would take Ray Scott over any of them.

 

[xwalker]

These guys made the game interesting. They're missed -- gone but not forgotten.

Howard Cosell ("He could go all the way!")
Don Meredith ("Turn out the lights.")
Pat Summerall
Dick Enberg ("Oh, my!")
John Madden ("boom!")
Frank Gifford
Ray Scott

With the new season almost here, I wanted to show respect to these men who did such a great job making the sport interesting, and are no longer here to join us in our living rooms. Thank you for your service, Howard, Don, Pat, Dick, John, Frank, and Ray. You helped to make the sport better, and you are sorely missed.

PS: These are the late announcers I could think of. If I've missed anyone, please list them. Make it only announcers who are no longer with us, please.

Summerall was the Elvis of sports broadcasting...That voice...

 

[AbeBeta]

These guys made the game interesting. They're missed -- gone but not forgotten.

Howard Cosell ("He could go all the way!")
Don Meredith ("Turn out the lights.")
Pat Summerall
Dick Enberg ("Oh, my!")
John Madden ("boom!")
Frank Gifford
Ray Scott

With the new season almost here, I wanted to show respect to these men who did such a great job making the sport interesting, and are no longer here to join us in our living rooms. Thank you for your service, Howard, Don, Pat, Dick, John, Frank, and Ray. You helped to make the sport better, and you are sorely missed.

PS: These are the late announcers I could think of. If I've missed anyone, please list them. Make it only announcers who are no longer with us, please.

Sumermall and Madden were the best combo. Never see chemistry like that again. You could tell how much they loved working together.

 

[Reverend Conehead]

Sumermall and Madden were the best combo. Never see chemistry like that again. You could tell how much they loved working together.

Yeah, think Summerall and Madden excelled so much at their craft, I don't see how any other duo could beat them. As a close second place I would say Cosell and Meredith.

 

[Reverend Conehead]

I would take Ray Scott over any of them.

Ray Scott was excellent. He's been gone for a really long time, having left NFL TV broadcasting to go do NFL radio broadcasting. He then broadcasted college football in the 80s. RIP, Ray Scott.

 

[Majic]

Summerall was the Elvis of sports broadcasting...That voice...

Back in the early 90's I remember him commentating on a kick off or punt return by Dave Meggett of the Giants for a TD. I would love to hear it again. It went something like this.

'Megget on the return'
'Megget gets a block'
'Megget to the 40'
'Megget'
'He's gone'

 

[The Fonz]

Summerall's calm, minimalist demeanor was so amazing

 

[noshame]

Pat and John followed closely by Frank,Howard, and Dandy

More than just broadcasters they were part of a legendary NFL era

 

[lurkercowboy]

I always liked Merlin Olson too

 

[Jarv]

When I first started watching the Cowboys during the 1972 season it was Pat Summerall and Tom Brookshier. They did a lot of Cowboys games. I also enjoyed listening to Frank Glieber who did a lot of Cowboys games.

Thank you for adding Tom B. To the list.

Also in the 70s there was a show called...This is the NFL...

For a person who lived outside of the Dallas metro area is was a great way to see 5-10 minutes of highlights if you couldn't get the game.

Can't recall the announcers name but his voice will always be synonymous to me of the NFL...the iconic statement I'll always remember was...then doomsday kicked in...

Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

 

[CCBoy]

They were full of the story telling and human elements in development within a single game as well as growth of an entire season with the human side of excitement following it. They highlighted momentums and the human side of achievement.

 

[big dog cowboy]

When I first started watching the Cowboys during the 1972 season it was Pat Summerall and Tom Brookshier.

A very underrated team. I loved listening to them.

You mentioned Frank Glieber and I'm glad you did because he was very good as well.

 

[NorthTexan95]

Keith Jackson was THE voice of college football.

 

[erod]

John Facenda and Harry Kalas

 

[erod]

Curt Gowdy.