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John Thomas Ralph Augustine James Facenda (/ f ə. ˈ s ɛ n. d ə / fuh-SEN-duh; August 8, 1913 – September 26, 1984) was an American broadcaster and sports announcer. He was a fixture on Philadelphia radio and television for decades, and achieved national fame as a narrator for NFL Films and Football Follies.
May 13, 2020 · The Game - John Facenda - NFL Films. Comrade Dobler. 26.9K subscribers. Subscribed. 842. 95K views 4 years ago.
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Jun 28, 2021 · John Facenda, a Philadelphia broadcaster who later became known as “The Voice of God,” has been posthumously awarded the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award, which is given each year to a member of the media for “longtime exceptional contributions to radio and television in professional football.”
John Facenda was an actor who appeared in The Burglar and Middle Age Crazy, and the voice of NFL Films for two decades. He died in 1984 and was known as "The Voice of God" for his rich and dramatic narration.
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- August 8, 1913
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- September 25, 1984
Jun 28, 2021 · The late John Facenda, the iconic voice of NFL Films, received the Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award in 2021. Learn how his baritone voice and narration helped popularize the game and its legends for generations of fans.
The late broadcaster and sports announcer from Philadelphia is honored for his longtime exceptional contributions to radio and television in professional football. He narrated NFL Films highlights and became known for his distinctive style and voice that enhanced the game's power and character.
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Jun 28, 2021 · John Facenda, a longtime narrator of NFL highlights, received the 2021 Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award. The award recognizes excellence in sports broadcasting and is named after the late NFL commissioner.
