Ed Sabol Full Name: Edwin Sabol Profession: Filmmaker and Founder of NFL Films Nationality: American Biography: Together with his son Steve, Ed Sabol founded NFL Films, which transformed the game of football, and allowed fans to get a closer look at the game. Born: September 11, 1916 Birthplace: Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA Generation: Greatest Generation Chinese Zodiac: Dragon Star Sign: Virgo Died: February 9, 2015 (aged 98) Historical Events 2011-02-05 Ed Sabol, co-founder of NFL Films, elected for enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Famous Film Producers and FilmmakersAng Lee Billy Crystal Billy Wilder Kathleen Kennedy Oliver Stone Steve Sabol