John Facenda
John Thomas Ralph Augustine James Facenda (/fə.ˈsɛn.də/ 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. Through his work with NFL Films, Facenda was known by many National Football League fans as "The Voice of God".
John Facenda | |
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| Born | August 8, 1913 Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | September 26, 1984 (aged 71) Havertown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Other names | The Voice of NFL Films |
| Occupation(s) | broadcaster, sports announcer, news anchor, disc jockey, radio personality |
| Years active | 1935–1984 |
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