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NFL community remembers Ed Sabol

Published: Feb 09, 2015 at 11:11 AM

Ed Sabol, founder of NFL Films, died Monday at the age of 98. The Hall of Famer led NFL Films in revolutionizing the way sports are presented.

The NFL community expressed their condolences through social media.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of @NFLFilms founder Ed Sabol. pic.twitter.com/qi4sSa4bbt
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) February 9, 2015

Prayers up once again to the Sabol family. @NFL Films & their work is one of the major reasons the @NFL is where it is today! #RIPEdSabol
— Patrick Peterson /P2 (@P2) February 9, 2015

Thank you, Ed Sabol, for helping the Raiders tell their story through @NFLFilms. You will be missed.
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) February 9, 2015

Join us in celebrating the life of @NFLFilms founder Ed Sabol.

A legend who changed our game forever … RIP. pic.twitter.com/mNFwfgm4Cv
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) February 9, 2015

Ed Sabol, one of the greatest contributors to the NFL and filmmaking as a whole, has died. Rest in peace, Ed.
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) February 9, 2015

Our thoughts go out to the family of @NFLFilms founder Ed Sabol.

Because of Ed, memories like this are everlasting: http://t.co/FVcXVOF43R
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) February 9, 2015

We are saddened to hear about the passing of @NFLFilms founder, Ed Sabol. Our thoughts are with his family.
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) February 9, 2015

Simply a legend. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family & friends of @NFLFilms founder Ed Sabol. RIP. pic.twitter.com/RN7513190b
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) February 9, 2015

RIP HOF classmate Ed Sabol. His contribution thru NFL films helped shape the NFL. Thanks. 👏👏👏
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) February 9, 2015

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