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History of Monday Night Football


Monday Night Football - Wikipedia

It originally ran on ABC from 1970 to 2005, before moving exclusively to sister network ESPN from 2006 to 2019. While still airing on ESPN, MNF returned to ABC ...

History of Monday Night Football - Wikipedia

2006–present: ESPN era · ESPN had initially stated that its MNF team would consist of Al Michaels and Joe Theismann in the booth, with Michele Tafoya and Suzy ...

Monday Night Football (MNF) | History, Announcers, ABC, & Roone ...

For Monday Night Football's first season he teamed with play-by-play man Keith Jackson and colour commentator Don Meredith, who had retired as ...

Monday Night Football / Roone Arledge - NFL 100 | NFL.com

Monday Night Football / Roone Arledge ... In 1970, ABC Sports president Roone Arledge – a central figure in the blending of sports, television, and entertainment ...

A History of Monday Night Football - Bleacher Report

The story leading up to that first telecast in September of 1970 was based on the efforts of then NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle.

Monday Night Football at 50: Iconic broadcast has shaped NFL

Then Rozelle scheduled a Monday game for Detroit's Tiger Stadium between the Packers and Lions in 1964. The game was not televised, but it was a ...

Monday Night Football (MNF): History & Schedule Information

Learn about the history of Monday Night Football and find out how to watch, so you don't miss a moment of the action this year.

History of Monday Night Football - YouTube

The Creation of Monday Night Football on ABC | 1970 | How MNF Almost Never Happened. Official JaguarGator9 · 11:31. The STRANGEST Monday Night Football Game ...

Deseret News archives: 'MNF' debuted in 1970, now it's a Monday ...

Keith Jackson, Howard Cosell, Don Meredith hosted the first 'Monday Night Football' broadcast on Sept. 21, 1970. The twangy musical intro ...

NFL Throwback: First-ever Monday Night Football game

The New York Jets meet the Cleveland Browns in the first-ever Monday Night Football game on September 21, 1970.

The Creation of Monday Night Football on ABC | 1970 - YouTube

The Creation of Monday Night Football on ABC | 1970 | How MNF Almost Never Happened · Comments81.

The History of 'Monday Night Football' Theme Songs (1970-2024)

Here's a look back at the core Monday Night Football theme songs spanning more than five decades from 1970 through 2024.

Monday Night Football All-Time Commentators (1970-present)

Monday Night Football All-Time Commentators (1970-present) ; Year, Commentators ; 1970, Keith Jackson, Howard Cosell, Don Meredith ; 1971, Frank Gifford, Howard ...

Who sings the Monday Night Football song? A look at its history

Who sings the Monday Night Football theme song? Chris Stapleton, Snoop Dogg and Cindy Blackman Santana kick off Monday Night Football with their ...

History of ESPN's 'Monday Night Football' theme songs, from 'Heavy ...

“Monday Night Football” began airing on ABC in 1970 and kicked off with an opening theme of “Score” composed by Charles Fox.

The History of Thursday Night Football: A Journey Through the ...

The concept of TNF was first tested in 2006. The NFL Network, eager to establish itself as a serious player in sports broadcasting, launched the ...

Cardinals' Monday Night Football games tell tale of franchise's history

The Cardinals' pathetic, comical and often bizarre Monday Night Football history, the long view provides a telling perspective of the franchise.

Inside Pittsburgh's impressive 22-game home win streak since 1992

Steelers record on Monday Night Football: Inside Pittsburgh's impressive 22-game home win streak since 1992 · Steelers 'Monday Night Football' ...

Jets' late TD in loss to 49ers makes NFL history - Indianapolis - WTHR

— The first Monday Night Football game of the year made history in its own way. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the New York Jets 32-19 to ...

Monday Night Football: How to Watch & Stream Without Cable

Monday Night Football kicked off on Sept. 9 and will continue into January 2025. The season's debut game between the New York Jets and San ...


History of Monday Night Football

The following article details the history of Monday Night Football, the weekly broadcast of National Football League games on U.S. television.

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