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Pat Summerall

football player and sportscaster

Born: Died: American

George Allen "Pat" Summerall (May 10, 1930 – April 16, 2013) was an American professional football player and television sportscaster who worked for CBS, Fox, and ESPN. In addition to football, he announced major golf and tennis events. Summerall announced 16 Super Bowls on network television (more than anyone else), 26 Masters Tournaments, and 21 US Opens. He contributed to 10 Super Bowl broadcasts on CBS Radio as a pregame host or analyst.

Summerall played football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and then in the National Football League (NFL) from 1952 through 1961. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions and played with Bobby Layne. His best playing years were as a kicker with the New York Giants. In 1962 he joined CBS as a color commentator. He worked with Tom Brookshier and then John Madden on NFL telecasts for CBS and Fox. Retiring after the 2002 NFL season, he occasionally announced games, especially those near his Texas home.

Summerall was named the National Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association in 1977, and inducted into its Hall of Fame in 1994.

Notable For

American football player and sportscaster

Pat Summerall's Historical Timeline

  1. Pat Summerall kicks game winning field goal for the New York Giants against the Cleveland Browns at Yankee Stadium

    The history of the New York Giants from 1925 to 1978 covers the American football franchise from the team's inception until the conclusion of their tumultuous 1978 season.

  2. Pat Summerall and John Madden broadcast a game together for the first time, a pairing that lasts 22 years and becomes on

    Pat Summerall and John Madden broadcast a game together for the first time, a pairing that lasts 22 years and becomes one of the most well-known partnerships in TV sports broadcasting history

  3. Pat Summerall dies

    Pat Summerall, American football player and sportscaster, known for american football player and sportscaster, died on 2013-04-16.

Associated Historical Events

Pat Summerall kicks game winning field goal for the New York Giants against the Cleveland Browns at Yankee Stadium

The history of the New York Giants from 1925 to 1978 covers the American football franchise from the team's inception until the conclusion of their tumultuous 1978 season.

Pat Summerall and John Madden broadcast a game together for the first time, a pairing that lasts 22 years and becomes on

Pat Summerall and John Madden broadcast a game together for the first time, a pairing that lasts 22 years and becomes one of the most well-known partnerships in TV sports broadcasting history

death

Pat Summerall dies

Pat Summerall, American football player and sportscaster, known for american football player and sportscaster, died on 2013-04-16.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pat Summerall born?
Pat Summerall was born on 1930-04-16 (American).
What is Pat Summerall known for?
American football player and sportscaster
What historical events involved Pat Summerall?
Pat Summerall was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Pat Summerall kicks game winning field goal for the New York Giants against the Cleveland Browns at Yankee Stadium, Pat Summerall and John Madden broadcast a game together for the first time, a pairing that lasts 22 years and becomes on, Pat Summerall dies.
When did Pat Summerall die?
Pat Summerall died on 2013-01-01.

Related Years

195819792013