Michael Patton Sr.

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Michael Patton is an award-winning freelance photographer who has covered the National Football League since the 2000 season. Most notably, he has been a sideline photographer covering the Indianapolis Colts for over 20 years. His work can be found in places such as the Indiana herald, the Cincinnati Herald and Indianapolis Recorder newspapers.

He has photographed six Super Bowls and covered the NBA from 2001 until 2015.