Ray Mirra, founder of Super Bowls Inc. has covered over ten NFL seasons as a special correspondent for Comcast Sportsnet and the Philadelphia Eagles. His stories are told through the eyes of former Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor, Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, Eagles’ head coach Andy Reid and more. Every Sunday in the fall, millions of men tune in to their favorite NFL teams. For several years now, Ray Mirra has played a huge role in bringing us the games and behind-the-scenes coverage we crave. He is recognized for his work for the media organization known as NFL Films. The author of ten books on football, he currently serves as an NBA analyst and reporter for Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia.
With remarkable images from his time with the NFL Films and memorabilia from the players he has been privileged to know, Ray Mirra weaves a tale that conveys not just the passion of participants but also the challenges and stories of fans across America. This stunning volume captures key moments in NFL history, including game-winning touchdowns, interceptions, and sacks.
Ray Mirra has written several books that give the readers a chance to get to know the players in an off-the-field approach and in their own words. He tells stories that are not quite known or publicized, but gives an insight into their lives — what they say, what they think, how they feel. His books also give a behind-the-scenes look at his career as a sports broadcaster and journalist, as well as telling about his family life and how he maintained a balance between his two worlds.
Experience in NFL Football
Ray Mirra has over 30 years of experience in NFL football and currently co-hosts “Eagles Pregame Live” and “Eagles Postgame Live” on Comcast Sportsnet. Throughout his career, he wrote more than 10 books on NFL and football, including Big Game: The NFL in Dangerous Times and his most recent Inside the Philadelphia Eagles: The Pros Talk About Playing America’s Favorite Game. Ray Mirra has written ten books that tell about his love for football, the players of the game, and his career in sports. Currently, he is an analyst at Comcast Sportsnet in Philadelphia and has written ten books that tell about his love for football, the players of the game, and his career in sports.
Raymond Mirra was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He began his broadcasting career in college and has worked for many media outlets which include NFL Films, ESPN and Phoenix’ Fox station. Ray has been an integral part of six sports departments that have won Emmy awards. Ray is known for covering championship sporting events such as the World Series, Super Bowls and even women’s softball games during the Olympics. He has the opportunity to meet many of the elite athletes in sports and finds them all to be surprisingly humble considering the hard work it takes to achieve greatness.
Since joining Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia in 1999, he has been honored by five local chapters of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences with 28 Emmy Awards. In addition to his broadcasting career, Ray is also a member of the Society of American Baseball Research (SABR) and has published ten books on the subject of baseball history; including biographies on Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra. He lives in Warrington with his wife Leslie where they spend their time rooting for the Eagles, Phillies and Flyers.
Annual Championship Game Of The National Football League
The Super Bowl is more than just a game. It is the annual championship game of the National Football League and one of the most watched sporting events in the world. Each year, hundreds of dedicated fans aka superfans, make their way to the host city to enjoy all that Super Bowl Week has to offer: celebrity packed parties, lavish awards shows, concerts, and more. For almost three decades, Ray Mirra has been behind the camera, capturing some of the most thrilling moments in NFL history. It’s a job that has earned him ten books, including the best-selling title, I Want to Work for Dummies.
Ray Mirra was a member of the legendary NFL Films crew that covered every Super Bowl from 1969 through 1999 as well as dozens of other big games. He has a collection of NFL Films footage that he uses to entertain and educate audiences about his favorite sport, football. He loves telling about the middle-aged guy who played for the Broncos (John Elway) who finally won a championship after years of hard play on the field. Currently, he is an analyst at Comcast Sportsnet in Philadelphia and a freelance writer whose work has appeared on Bleacher Report, Sports Illustrated and Comcast Sportsnet.
Ray Mirra has cherished his career as a football analyst, writer and film maker for a more than 60 years. He has covered numerous NFL Super Bowls and is considered by many to be one of the best film makers in the league. His body of work spans multiple decades inside and outside of the film industry. Starting with NFL Films, he worked in various capacities before writing his first book, covering some of professional sports’ most exciting moments.
