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4 unusual facts about Steve Sabol


Clint Longley

When the NFL Network did a "Top 10 One-Hit Wonders" list that included Longley, Steve Sabol said he last heard that Longley had ended up selling carpet remnants out of the back of a van in Marfa, Texas.

Eric Allen

The ensuing 94-yard touchdown return was declared "Greatest Interception Return in NFL History" by Steve Sabol of NFL Films.

John Gilliam

One play in Super Bowl IX also resulted in Gilliam colliding with then-NFL Films cameraman (later president) Steve Sabol.

Tom Hedden

Working with audio engineer David Robidoux, the two were instructed by NFL Films director Steve Sabol in 1994 to create a score for a TNT special titled, 75 Years: The History of the NFL.


NFL Matchup

The show started in 1984 as Monday Night Matchup with Chris Berman as host with Allie Sherman, former Giants coach, and Steve Sabol of NFL Films providing analysis.


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