John Facenda [SEP] cause of death
. Facenda was named Person of the Year by the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia in 1971 and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 1992.
John Facenda died of lung cancer on September 26, 1984 at the age of 71. His final voice-over work for NFL Films was the highlight film for Super Bowl XVIII.
External links.
- Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia web page
and some of the Phillies players lit up Parliaments after Kalas' death as a tribute.
Professional career NFL Films.
Kalas joined NFL Films as a narrator in 1975. He became its primary voice, following the passing of John Facenda in 1984. He provided the narration to the highlights on "Inside the NFL" from its inception in 1976 through the 2008 season. Following Kalas' death, fellow Philadelphia Phillies announcer Scott Graham took over his "Inside the NFL" duties.
Professional career Other ventures.
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