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Ed Sabol

Bio: Edwin “Ed” Sabol (1916–2015) was a visionary filmmaker and the pioneering founder of NFL Films, whose innovative approach transformed professional football into one of America’s most cinematic and emotionally resonant sports. Born in Atlantic City and raised in Blairstown, New Jersey, Sabol excelled as an athlete from an early age, setting a world interscholastic record in the 100‑yard freestyle and later swimming competitively at Ohio State University
Born: Mon, Sep 11 1916
Birthplace: Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

Death: Mon, Feb 09 2015
Ed Sabol is 98 years old
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Poster of The Best of Thunder and Destruction: NFL's Hardest Hits
The Best of Thunder and Destruction: NFL's Hardest Hits
Ed Sabol was 75 in The Best of Thunder and Destruction: NFL's Hardest Hits as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of The Hidden NFL
The Hidden NFL
Ed Sabol was 74 in The Hidden NFL as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 29 1991
Poster of NFL Super Duper Football Follies
NFL Super Duper Football Follies
Ed Sabol was 72 in NFL Super Duper Football Follies as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Crunch Course
Crunch Course
Ed Sabol was 69 in Crunch Course as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 09 1986
Poster of Autumn Ritual
Autumn Ritual
Ed Sabol was 69 in Autumn Ritual as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1986
Poster of The All New NFL Football Follies
The All New NFL Football Follies
Ed Sabol was 69 in The All New NFL Football Follies as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Legends of the Fall
Legends of the Fall
Ed Sabol was 63 in Legends of the Fall as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Big Game America
Big Game America
Ed Sabol was 53 in Big Game America as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 11 1969
Poster of The Football Follies
The Football Follies
Ed Sabol was 51 in The Football Follies as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of They Call it Pro Football
They Call it Pro Football
Ed Sabol was 49 in They Call it Pro Football as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Pro Football's Longest Day
Pro Football's Longest Day
Ed Sabol was 45 in Pro Football's Longest Day as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of NFL Films Classics: More Than a Game
NFL Films Classics: More Than a Game
Ed Sabol will be 98+ in NFL Films Classics: More Than a Game as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Super Seventies
The Super Seventies
Ed Sabol will be 98+ in The Super Seventies as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Battle of Champions: Super Bowl XIII
Battle of Champions: Super Bowl XIII
Ed Sabol will be 98+ in Battle of Champions: Super Bowl XIII as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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