"Pat Summerall is the voice of football and always will be, " Mr. Madden said in a statement.

WSJ: NFL Broadcaster Pat Summerall Dies at 82

He spent most of his career doing color commentary with play-by-play announcers Pat Summerall and, later, Al Michaels.

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"Pat Summerall was one of the best friends and greatest contributors that the NFL has known, " NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.

NPR: Super Voice Gone: Pat Summerall Dead At 82

Pat Summerall is the voice of football and always will be.

WSJ: Quotes on death of Pat Summerall

"Pat Summerall was a hero to me, " Nantz said Tuesday.

NPR: Super Voice Gone: Pat Summerall Dead At 82