My thanks to Gregg Gibson who recorded this obscure NFL Films program from ESPN Classic on satellite TV in the early 2000's. I've taken that film and run it through Topaz to enhance the picture and double the framerate, then used Resolve to fix contrast and color a bit. Unfortunately this is the only copy of the film I've ever seen, so we're stuck with the TV logos and banners for now.
These classic "shows" or documentaries are so special and important to preserve and keep alive. They've literally have chronologically shown the total evolution of the sport that we've all loved. Heck I'd love to see this done with every sport to be honest.
That's why I've really enjoyed and recommend your channel to so many people. These legendary athletes should never be forgotten. Your ability to take games from 40-50 years ago and make them look like they were shown last week is incredible! Exceptional work sir!
Can you imagine that there was time when football players didn't dance and celebrate after every play? When making a tackle meant you got up and walked back to the huddle without stopping to draw attention to yourself along the way. I can't even watch Danceball... I'm mean football... anymore.
Well said. And yes I can imagine it because I lived through it thankfully. I grew up in the 1970s. The game today is just unwatchable at times. The respect, dignity, and attitude towards being a professional football player in the NFL went right out the door. owners and coaches obviously do not care. Neither does the commissioner. The over excessive showboating is just part of the game now.
I agree! Especially the older 50's, 60's, and 70's videos. I remember those from going to the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame when I was a kid with my Grandparents. Beautiful memories.
I didn't expect the Sabols to miss out on the one description of an American football most folks don't know or recall: Its shape is that of a "prolate spheroid." My brother won a "Duke" at a 1967 Dolphins preseason practice. He begged me not to take it outside and throw it around, but the neighborhood kids found out and dared us to show it to them. I did and they proceeded to scuff it up by throwing it around on the street! Still feel a bit guilty about that.
I could watch these old NFL films narrated by John Facenda all day !! I am glad to see that the NFL players no longer have to work at other jobs during the off season (unless they want to) since about the early to mid 1970's.
This was awesome. I can appreciate it. I didn’t know Bernie Casey was a football player. I remember him in that Revenge of the Nerds movie. Ha , that is awesome.
I had not seen this one before. I think some of the Bernie Casey film was used in one of the "Lost Treasures" episodes (combined with a contemporary interview with Bernie). RIP Bob "Boomer" Brown.
@davevolskysbackdoor5673 RIP John Facenda man the way he narrated the Super Bowls and I liked the 70s Vikings despite the fact that they didn't win the big game.
A true rarity, Dave. I remember watching this on ESPN Classic and wishing it had made the cut for one of the Legends of Autumn DVDs. Thanks for giving it an upgrade!
@@davevolskysbackdoor5673 You are welcome right back! I'm confident people who enjoyed your recreation of "The Perfect Championship," for example, will enjoy this upgrade.
God, please give us back Mel Allen, Gordon Solie, John Facenda and Harry Kalas and take Harvey Levin, John O'Hurley, Matt Lauer and Andy Cohen in exchange. Thanks.
Had anything evolved so much but changed very little over a century? First used to "carry", then streamlined to hold it better, then made more aerodynamic to throw and "FLY" like it can now. It may only be a game but it has been loved by billions and billions of people! This was a really cool documentary!
@@davevolskysbackdoor5673 on an 1969 episode of TWIPF Pat Summerall almost did the same opening word for word introducing "The Duke" that Gifford did two years before. BTW the feature was cut out. I'm not certain what week of the season was.
It's a sissy game now.i know it's still physical and these guys are elite athletes and take nothing away from them.but you never hear today's players talking about ," afflicting pain" on other players.
And why should they? I'm sure not everyone had that attitude then and anyone who wants to afflict pain on other players are worthless trash. It's one thing to hurt a player, it's gonna happen, but it's quite another to deliberately do it.
This video was good up until the end of it when what appeared to be a pre-season game between the Los Angeles Rams and the then expansion New Orleans Saints was being played. During the game the voice of Bernie Casey was droning on and on he sounded like he was weirding and tripping out like he was some stoned out hippie. The game film was interspersed and spliced with lustful views of young ladies performing in the halftime show along with annoying clanging of symbols. Pardon my language, but what the fluff was that last part of this video supposed to be about ? What was its purpose and meaning ? The end of this video was just nonsensical gibberish.
My thanks to Gregg Gibson who recorded this obscure NFL Films program from ESPN Classic on satellite TV in the early 2000's. I've taken that film and run it through Topaz to enhance the picture and double the framerate, then used Resolve to fix contrast and color a bit. Unfortunately this is the only copy of the film I've ever seen, so we're stuck with the TV logos and banners for now.
Gods work❤
These classic "shows" or documentaries are so special and important to preserve and keep alive. They've literally have chronologically shown the total evolution of the sport that we've all loved. Heck I'd love to see this done with every sport to be honest.
That's why I've really enjoyed and recommend your channel to so many people. These legendary athletes should never be forgotten. Your ability to take games from 40-50 years ago and make them look like they were shown last week is incredible! Exceptional work sir!
They were originally shown on CLASSIC SPORTS NETWORK in 1996. ESPN bought them out, but sadly shut it down with the advent of NFL Network…
John Facenda was affectionately called the "Voice of God." The title suited him.
Can you imagine that there was time when football players didn't dance and celebrate after every play? When making a tackle meant you got up and walked back to the huddle without stopping to draw attention to yourself along the way. I can't even watch Danceball... I'm mean football... anymore.
Back then they were called professionals.
Can you imagine a time when the players needed to have a job in the off season to make ends meet?
Well said. And yes I can imagine it because I lived through it thankfully. I grew up in the 1970s. The game today is just unwatchable at times. The respect, dignity, and attitude towards being a professional football player in the NFL went right out the door. owners and coaches obviously do not care. Neither does the commissioner. The over excessive showboating is just part of the game now.
I'm getting there, too.
@@billbergendahl2911 imagine a time when the majority of the players actually got useful degrees and could speak english
What a rare gem. I know I have never seen this one before. I enjoyed it
Facenda was the voice of the NFL's Heroic Age.
A great voice too
RIP Bob Brown
Its so natural to connect Facenda with NFL Films. I understand, though, that he was not at all a football fan, but he loved opera!
Fantastic classic NFL film programs are such treasures. Wish NFL films did more DVD box sets.
I agree! Especially the older 50's, 60's, and 70's videos. I remember those from going to the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame when I was a kid with my Grandparents. Beautiful memories.
I didn't expect the Sabols to miss out on the one description of an American football most folks don't know or recall: Its shape is that of a "prolate spheroid."
My brother won a "Duke" at a 1967 Dolphins preseason practice. He begged me not to take it outside and throw it around, but the neighborhood kids found out and dared us to show it to them. I did and they proceeded to scuff it up by throwing it around on the street! Still feel a bit guilty about that.
I could watch these old NFL films narrated by John Facenda all day !! I am glad to see that the NFL players no longer have to work at other jobs during the off season (unless they want to) since about the early to mid 1970's.
Two of the featured players ended their lives with severe CTE. That being Sam Huff and John Mackey. May they RIP.
This was awesome. I can appreciate it. I didn’t know Bernie Casey was a football player. I remember him in that Revenge of the Nerds movie. Ha , that is awesome.
THE BEST VOICE FOR TRUE FOOTBALL FANS HE PICK THE BEST BEFORE THE REST😅
I had not seen this one before. I think some of the Bernie Casey film was used in one of the "Lost Treasures" episodes (combined with a contemporary interview with Bernie). RIP Bob "Boomer" Brown.
You are correct.
@davevolskysbackdoor5673 RIP John Facenda man the way he narrated the Super Bowls and I liked the 70s Vikings despite the fact that they didn't win the big game.
Don't recall seeing this one. Thanks Dave - love it ! Merry CHRISTmas fellow 60s-70s NFL fanatic !!
Thank you Dave for all you do for us
Thanks for all your hard work
Thank You for video.. Amazing how TIMES HAVE CHANGED!
Yessir!! Was just looking for something to watch too..
The modern NFL could use profundity like this in their current presentation.
A true rarity, Dave. I remember watching this on ESPN Classic and wishing it had made the cut for one of the Legends of Autumn DVDs. Thanks for giving it an upgrade!
You're welcome Tom. Thanks for giving me the idea!
@@davevolskysbackdoor5673 You are welcome right back! I'm confident people who enjoyed your recreation of "The Perfect Championship," for example, will enjoy this upgrade.
@@tomfoolery815His channel has really been an amazing experience. One of the top channels I've seen.
No matter what Facenda would narrate it would still sound compelling
Great video 👍 Never knew this one existed before.
The hits keep coming, thanks Dave! 🏈
Thank you for this, Dave!!
God, please give us back Mel Allen, Gordon Solie, John Facenda and Harry Kalas and take Harvey Levin, John O'Hurley, Matt Lauer and Andy Cohen in exchange. Thanks.
Had anything evolved so much but changed very little over a century? First used to "carry", then streamlined to hold it better, then made more aerodynamic to throw and "FLY" like it can now. It may only be a game but it has been loved by billions and billions of people! This was a really cool documentary!
Football is not the same ,its still good but it's not the same, 😢
They'd never make this video today...someones feelings might get hurt lol
Ah shut up!
First half: highly entertaining and informative.
Second half: ... zzz ...
He said the ball was made of pigskin but they quit using pigskin to make footballs long before this video even came out it's made of cowhide
Night John
And just like that, the legend of Max McGee is born 15:51
Plays @ Auburn University every year 🤪😎😝
I know I'm nitpicking but the only thing missing is Frank Gifford 's opening narration introducing 'The Duke' otherwise excellent as always
I never even knew about the Gifford intro, but ironically a subscriber just sent it my way.
@@davevolskysbackdoor5673 on an 1969 episode of TWIPF Pat Summerall almost did the same opening word for word introducing "The Duke" that Gifford did two years before. BTW the feature was cut out. I'm not certain what week of the season was.
Week #8 1969 TWIPF
Beautiful protection 8:00
Pigskin ball was better to catch.
❤Not one mention of Taylor Swift❤
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It's a sissy game now.i know it's still physical and these guys are elite athletes and take nothing away from them.but you never hear today's players talking about ," afflicting pain" on other players.
And why should they? I'm sure not everyone had that attitude then and anyone who wants to afflict pain on other players are worthless trash. It's one thing to hurt a player, it's gonna happen, but it's quite another to deliberately do it.
This video was good up until the end of it when what appeared to be a pre-season game between the Los Angeles Rams and the then expansion New Orleans Saints was being played. During the game the voice of Bernie Casey was droning on and on he sounded like he was weirding and tripping out like he was some stoned out hippie. The game film was interspersed and spliced with lustful views of young ladies performing in the halftime show along with annoying clanging of symbols. Pardon my language, but what the fluff was that last part of this video supposed to be about ? What was its purpose and meaning ? The end of this video was just nonsensical gibberish.
Footballs are made of COWHIDE not PIGSKIN. NFL Films should be ashamed 0:22