Pat Summerall

Pat Summerall was a legendary sportscaster and former NFL player, best remembered for his decades as a calm, authoritative voice in American football broadcasting. Before entering the booth, Summerall played 10 seasons in the NFL as a placekicker, most notably with the New York Giants in the 1950s.

After retiring from the field, he began a broadcasting career that spanned over 40 years and included work with CBS and Fox. Summerall became best known for his partnership with analyst John Madden, forming one of the m…