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John Facenda | |
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| Born | August 8, 1913 |
| Died | September 26, 1984 (aged 71) |
| Other names | The Voice of NFL Films |
| Occupation(s) | broadcaster, sports announcer, news anchor, disc jockey, radio personality |
| Years active | 1935–1984 |
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".[1]
- ^ Teague, Matthew (May 22, 2007). "Icons: The Voice of God". Philadelphia Magazine. Archived from the original on November 21, 2008. Retrieved January 15, 2022.