Guide Note:John Facenda was a sportscaster and announcer gaining national notoriety with his work on NFL Films
Fast Facts:
- Born: August 8, 1913 in Portsmouth, Virginia
- Birth name: John Thomas Ralph Augustine James Facenda
- Commonly referred to as "The Voice of God"
- Was a television anchor in Philadelphia for many decades
- Known for his recitation of "The Autumn Wind"
- Received a lifetime achievement award from theNational Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
- Died: September 26, 1984 in Havertown, Pennsylvania