He and John Madden helped give FOX Sports and the NFL on FOX credibility when it launched almost 20 years ago, and for that we'll be forever grateful.

WSJ: Quotes on death of Pat Summerall

"He and John Madden helped give FOX Sports and the NFL on FOX credibility when it launched almost 20 years ago, and for that we'll be forever grateful, " the statement said.

CNN: Pat Summerall, legendary NFL announcer, dies at 82

Summerall and Madden "helped give Fox Sports and the NFL on Fox credibility when it launched almost 20 years ago, and for that we'll be forever grateful, " the network said in a statement.

WSJ: NFL Broadcaster Pat Summerall Dies at 82