Don Criqui received the Pete Rozelle Radio and Television Award for his accomplishments after starting his 46th consecutive year broadcasting the National Football League on network television. The Pete Rozelle Radio and Television Award, given by the Professional Football Hall of Fame, recognizes individuals who have made exceptional long-term contributions to radio and television coverage of professional football. Past recipients include Al Michaels, Jim Nantz, and Frank Gifford. The award is named after Pete Rozelle, who spent 30 seasons as NFL commissioner and oversaw the growth of television contracts that established the NFL as the most popular sport in America.

1. DON CRIQUI- THE PETE
ROZELLE RADIO AND
TELEVISION AWARD
By Don Criqui

2. Introduction
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Legendary sportscaster Don Criqui recently
started his 46th consecutive year broadcasting
the National Football League (NFL) on
network television. Also considered the “Voice
of Notre Dame Football” for his many years
announcing the Fighting Irish, Don Criqui
received the Pete Rozelle Radio and
Television Award for his accomplishments.

3. The Pete Rozelle Radio and Television
Awards

One of the highest honors offered by the
Professional Football Hall of Fame
(PFHF), the Pete Rozelle Radio and Television
Awards recognizes individuals who have made
"long-time exceptional contributions to radio
and television in professional football." Given
to one person each year since 1989, the
award’s recipients include Al Michaels, Jim
Nantz, and Frank Gifford. Winners are chosen
by a panel that includes PFHF staff, Board of
Trustees members, prior recipients, and NFL
representatives.

4. Conclusion
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The award's namesake, Pete Rozelle, spent
30 seasons as commissioner of the NFL. Born
in 1926, he entered the industry through his
work with the Los Angeles Rams. Initially hired
as the team's public relations director, he
eventually became its general manager. At the
age of 33, the league selected him as its
commissioner. Under his guidance, the NFL
acquired contracts such as Monday Night
Football and established its dominance in
popularity among American sports.