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Steve Sabol

Bio: Steve Sabol (1942–2012) was one of the most influential visual storytellers in sports history, a filmmaker, artist, and creative force whose imagination transformed the NFL into a cinematic experience. As the longtime president of NFL Films and the son of founder Ed Sabol, Steve helped turn a small family venture into one of the most celebrated production companies in American media, winning more than 40 Emmy Awards across writing, cinematography, editing, and directing—an unmatched achievement in sports filmmaking

Born: Fri, Oct 02 1942

Birthplace: Moorestown, New Jersey, USA

Death: Tue, Sep 18 2012

Steve Sabol is 69 years old

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The San Francisco 49ers Team of the '80s

Steve Sabol was 69 in The San Francisco 49ers Team of the '80s as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2012

History of the Miami Dolphins

Steve Sabol was 67 in History of the Miami Dolphins as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 07 2010

Green Bay Packers Heroes

Steve Sabol was 67 in Green Bay Packers Heroes as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 13 2009

History of the Buffalo Bills

Steve Sabol was 66 in History of the Buffalo Bills as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 04 2009

Brothers And Champions: The Pittsburgh Steelers 2008 Championship Season In Review

Steve Sabol was 66 in Brothers And Champions: The Pittsburgh Steelers 2008 Championship Season In Review as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 29 2009

The Complete History of the New York Jets

Steve Sabol was 64 in The Complete History of the New York Jets as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 07 2007

America's Game: 1973 Miami Dolphins

Steve Sabol was 64 in America's Game: 1973 Miami Dolphins as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 2007

America's Game: 1972 Miami Dolphins

Steve Sabol was 64 in America's Game: 1972 Miami Dolphins as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 2007

NFL: Favre 4 Ever

Steve Sabol was 64 in NFL: Favre 4 Ever as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 2006

NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers

Steve Sabol was 63 in NFL History of the San Francisco 49ers as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 15 2006

Pittsburgh Steelers Road to Super Bowl XL

Steve Sabol was 63 in Pittsburgh Steelers Road to Super Bowl XL as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006

Steelers: The Complete History

Steve Sabol was 62 in Steelers: The Complete History as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 02 2005

3 Games to Glory III

Steve Sabol was 62 in 3 Games to Glory III as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005

3 Games to Glory II

Steve Sabol was 61 in 3 Games to Glory II as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

NFL Films - The New York Giants - The Complete History

Steve Sabol was 61 in NFL Films - The New York Giants - The Complete History as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

The Complete History of the Green Bay Packers

Steve Sabol was 61 in The Complete History of the Green Bay Packers as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 25 2003

2001 New England Patriots - Super Bowl XXXVI Champions

Steve Sabol was 59 in 2001 New England Patriots - Super Bowl XXXVI Champions as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 05 2002

3 Games to Glory

Steve Sabol was 59 in 3 Games to Glory as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002

NFL 2000: A Century of Pro Football

Steve Sabol was 57 in NFL 2000: A Century of Pro Football as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 31 2000

1997 Denver Broncos - Superbowl XXXII Champions

Steve Sabol was 55 in 1997 Denver Broncos - Superbowl XXXII Champions as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 17 1998

Green Bay Packers: Super Bowl XXXI Champions

Steve Sabol was 54 in Green Bay Packers: Super Bowl XXXI Champions as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 26 1997

Football America

Steve Sabol was 54 in Football America as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 1996

NFL Films Presents Quarterbacks on Quarterbacks

Steve Sabol was 52 in NFL Films Presents Quarterbacks on Quarterbacks as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 05 1995

The Jimmy Johnson Story

Steve Sabol was 51 in The Jimmy Johnson Story as 'Executive Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 08 1994

NFL Extreme

Steve Sabol was 51 in NFL Extreme as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 29 1994

NFL Rocks

Steve Sabol was 49 in NFL Rocks as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 04 1992

The Best of Thunder and Destruction: NFL's Hardest Hits

Steve Sabol was 49 in The Best of Thunder and Destruction: NFL's Hardest Hits as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992

The Hidden NFL

Steve Sabol was 48 in The Hidden NFL as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 29 1991

Greatest Sports Follies

Steve Sabol was 46 in Greatest Sports Follies as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 1989

NFL Super Duper Football Follies

Steve Sabol was 46 in NFL Super Duper Football Follies as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989

Crunch Course

Steve Sabol was 43 in Crunch Course as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 09 1986

Autumn Ritual

Steve Sabol was 43 in Autumn Ritual as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1986

The All New NFL Football Follies

Steve Sabol was 43 in The All New NFL Football Follies as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986

Legends of the Fall

Steve Sabol was 37 in Legends of the Fall as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980

Championship Chase

Steve Sabol was 32 in Championship Chase as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1974

Brian's Song

Steve Sabol was 29 in Brian's Song as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 30 1971

Big Game America

Steve Sabol was 27 in Big Game America as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 11 1969

The Football Follies

Steve Sabol was 25 in The Football Follies as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968

They Call it Pro Football

Steve Sabol was 23 in They Call it Pro Football as 'Writer, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966

NFL Films Classics: More Than a Game

Steve Sabol will be 69+ in NFL Films Classics: More Than a Game as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Battle of Champions: Super Bowl XIII

Steve Sabol will be 69+ in Battle of Champions: Super Bowl XIII as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

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Full Color Football: The History of the American Football League

Steve Sabol was 66+ in Full Color Football: The History of the American Football League as 'Executive Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 2009

America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions

Steve Sabol was 64+ in America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006

Inside Training Camp: Jaguars Summer

Steve Sabol was 61+ in Inside Training Camp: Jaguars Summer as 'Executive Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 11 2004

Hard Knocks

Steve Sabol was 58+ in Hard Knocks as 'Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 01 2001