Everyone has their favorite announcer to watch or listen to a football game. Here is a list of the 25 greatest football announcers of all time. Agree? Disagree? Leave your comments!
25. Paul Christman
One of the all-time greats who worked Super Bowl I
24. Merlin Olsen
Was the ideal color commentator to work alongside Dick Enberg
23. Brad Sham
A member of the Texas radio hall of fame and Dallas Cowboys icon
22. Cris Collinsworth
Dec 23, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; NBC Sports Sunday Night Football analyst Cris Collinsworth during the game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Is often overly dramatic but knows the game inside and out
21. Mike Tirico
Jun 24, 2024; Eugene, OR, USA; NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The current voice of Sunday Night Football calls a terrific game
20. Myron Cope
Oct 31, 2005; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers retired broadcaster Myron Cope prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field. Cope was honored for 35 years as the Steelers broadcaster. Mandatory Credit: Craig Melvin/USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005 by Craig Melvin
The iconic voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers
19. Marty Glickman
This former Olympian was the voice of the New York Giants for years
18. Chris Schenkel
Won the lifetime achievement award from the NFL Hall of Fame
17. Troy Aikman
Oct 7, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; NFL hall of fame Troy Aikman prior to a game between the New Orleans Saints and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Does a solid job and never feels like he is bigger than the game
16. Ray Scott
One of the lead announcers for CBS after working for the Green Bay Packers
15. Joe Buck
Oct 28, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Hall of Fame quterback Troy Aikman stands with his Monday Night Football Broadcast announcer Joe Buck before a game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Like him or not, he’s really good at his job
14. Jack Buck
Sep 1982; Unknown Location, USA; FILE PHOTO; CBS sports reporters Jack Buck (left) and Hank Stram (right) during the 1982 season. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-USA TODAY NETWORK
Called 18 Super Bowls on the radio
13. Lindsey Nelson
The first announcer to win the Pete Rozelle Award in 1990
“Brookie” was the lead color commentator for CBS until he was replaced by John Madden
11. Charlie Jones
Worked both AFL and NFL games for years
10. Jim Nantz
Broadcaster Jim Nantz introduces players Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, during the “Night of Champions” at the Murat Theatre at the Old National Centre. The event featured a panel discussion of players and coaches from the Indianapolis Colts team that won Super Bowl XLI.
A two-time Emmy winner, no one sets the mood for a game like he does
9. Brent Musburger
Jan 6, 2010, Newport Beach, CA, USA; Brent Musburger at press conference for the 2010 BCS National Championship between the Texas Longhorns and Alabama Crimson Tide at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Announced NFL games for 25 years both in studio and out
8. Dick Enberg
Aug 20, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Sportscaster Dick Enberg is honored with the lifetime achievement award prior to a game with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
One of the smoothest deliveries ever
7. Curt Gowdy
Unknown date and location, USA; FILE PHOTO; American sportscaster Curt Gowdy. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Worked both AFL and NFL games at an expert level
6. Don Meredith
Dec 21, 1968; Cleveland, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Don Meredith (17) prepares to throw against the Cleveland Browns during the 1968 NFL Divisional Playoff Game at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. The Browns defeated the Cowboys 31-20. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
One of the original members of ABC’s Monday Night Football
5. Frank Gifford
Aug 16, 1988; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; ABC broadcaster and former Giants running back Frank Gifford on the field prior to a game between the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Redskins at Joe Robbie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports
Part of the greatest three-man booth in NFL history with Cosell and Meredith
4. Howard Cosell
This mural of legendary sportscaster Howard Cosell, painted by Florida artist Matt Kress, is on the wall at Gameday Live, the new sports grill at the Gadsden Mall.
Often imitated but never duplicated
3. Al Michaels
Dec 21, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Thursday Night Football Amazon Prime play-by-play announcer Al Michaels during the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The voice of Sunday Night and Monday Night Football
2. Pat Summerall
Feb 1, 2012; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Pat Summerall gives interviews on Radio row prior to Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Worked seamlessly with Madden and provided expert insight
1. John Madden
Oct 9, 1988; Arlington, TX, USA; FILE PHOTO; Close up of announcer John Madden at Texas Stadium during 1988. Mandatory Credit Herb Weitman-USA TODAY Sports
