Pat Summerall

Pat Summerall was an American football player and television sportscaster who formed a legendary partnership with John Madden in sports broadcasting.

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Profession :

Sports Newscaster

Birthday :

May 10, 1930

Death Date:

April 16, 2013

Age :

82

Pat Summerall was a distinguished American football player, sportscaster, and announcer, renowned for his outstanding play-by-play commentary of numerous NFL games. He achieved legendary status as a TV analyst for NFL broadcasts, where he formed an iconic 21-year partnership with John Madden, creating arguably the most famous sports broadcasting duo in history. Summerall covered 16 Super Bowls and was inducted into the American Sportscasters Hall of Fame. He also provided coverage for The Masters golf tournament, U.S. Open Tennis Tournament, and the Olympic Games. Despite struggling with alcoholism, Summerall credited his sobriety for saving his life and founded the Pat Summerall Foundation to raise awareness about substance abuse and support those battling addiction.