The voices and analysis that helped shape the NFL over the past 100 years.
"You can't win a game if you don't score any points" - John Madden
UpdatedWhile fans of some sports all have their favorite local announcers, the NFL has been much more of a shared viewing experience.
With all games being shown on national networks rather than solely on local channels, the most memorable voices of football are universal.
There were the early voices of the game such as Curt Gowdy and Ray Scott; the unique combination of Howard Cosell, Don Meredith and Frank Gifford in prime time; to years of Pat Summerall's brevity punctuated by John Madden's boisterous interjections.
Everyone has a style they prefer, from Tony Romo's role as Nostradamus to the exuberance of Gus Johnson and Kevin Harlan to the understated style of men such as Summerall and Scott.
Here's a look at some of the iconic voices of the NFL:
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PAT SUMMERALL
UpdatedAL MICHAELS
UpdatedDICK ENBERG
UpdatedCURT GOWDY
UpdatedJACK BUCK
UpdatedRAY SCOTT
UpdatedANALYSTS
Updated"After all, is football a game or a religion?" - Howard Cosell.
JOHN MADDEN
UpdatedHOWARD COSELL
UpdatedMERLIN OLSEN
UpdatedFRANK GIFFORD
UpdatedCRIS COLLINSWORTH
UpdatedAL DeROGATIS
UpdatedThe former defensive tackle for the New York Giants became perhaps the most respected analyst of the early Super Bowl era. Working for years alongside Gowdy on NBC's top team, DeRogatis was known for his ability to describe what happened even before a replay and helped millions of fans better understand the game. He worked three Super Bowls, including Joe Namath's guarantee game in January 1969.
In this Series
NFL at 100: Stories from a century of football
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NFL at 100: The most iconic announcers in NFL history
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