Dec 4, 1983; E. Rutherford, NJ, USA; FILE PHOTO; Broadcast team of Pat Summerall (left) and John Madden (right) at the St. Louis Cardinals at New York Giants game at Giants Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Herb Weitman-USA TODAY Sports
These are the 10 greatest announcers in NFL history:
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
