RIP John Madden

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https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/12/28/john-madden-football-legend-dies-at-85/

John Madden, a legendary figure known to one generation as a Hall of Fame coach, another generation as the sport’s greatest announcer, and yet another generation for the video game that bears his name, has died at the age of 85.

The NFL announced Madden’s passing today.

Madden’s influence on the sport of football is impossible to overstate. He was the youngest head coach in pro football when Al Davis hired him to coach the Oakland Raiders, and he led them to a Super Bowl title while having so much success that he still has the all-time highest winning percentage among all coaches who won at least 100 games.

But as great a coach as he was, he did more for the sport after he retired for coaching. In the broadcasting booth, Madden became a sensation, not just the best broadcaster in football but one of the most popular figures in America, as famous as any movie star but as down-to-earth as any guy you’d talk about sports with at the barbershop. Everyone loved him.

And then Madden had his video game, which he didn’t just lend his name to but took an active role in developing, always insisting that it needed to be as realistic as possible. The youngest generation of football fans that can’t even remember him as a broadcaster, let alone as a coach, is still influenced by Madden’s giant presence in the sport.

Even in the final years of his life, Madden had an important role in the NFL, advising the league and advocating for rule changes that would protect players from brain injuries.

John Madden may have been the single most influential person in the history of the sport of football.


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He is the analyst voice of many of our football fandoms. Always knew it was a big game when you heard him and Pat Summerall. Now, they are reunited in heaven. RIP
 
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I thought he passed away a couple of weeks ago with all the Madden tributes.
 
This is seriously being demoted to the off-topic zone? The man was a true legend. What a disgrace that the mods of this site don't think he is worthy of the greater exposure he would have received in our main discussion forum.

What a cold-hearted move to do this to this man. I am truly ashamed and embarrassed.


RIP, John. You will be missed by all.
 
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Damn. Rip John.

Doesnt feel so long ago he and Pat were doing games.

Sad a legend like Madden can't have a day in a better viewed subforum.
 
True icon and the first one of the guys who got me interested in football. Loved listening to him. RIP in football heaven Mr. Madden. :(
 
A Sad day indeed

that man was football personified

one last BOOM for the legend

BOOM

R.I.P
 
This is seriously being demoted to this thread? The man was a true legend. What a disgrace that the mods of this site don't think he is worthy of the greater exposure he would have received in our main discussion thread.

What a cold-hearted move to do this to this man.

Surprised it wasn’t allowed in the Fan Zone. The death of Kobe Bryant was posted there. It may have been moved at some point but it was there long enough for me to see it.
 
Surprised it wasn’t allowed in the Fan Zone. The death of Kobe Bryant was posted there. It may have been moved at some point but it was there long enough for me to see it.

A different sport, no less. Kobe was a legend in his sport, that goes without saying. But John Madden was THE NFL..... the face of the entire sport.
 
This is seriously being demoted to off-topic zone? The man was a true legend. What a disgrace that the mods of this site don't think he is worthy of the greater exposure he would have received in our main discussion thread.

What a cold-hearted move to do this to this man. I am truly ashamed.

I am generally a follow the rule guy on here but you’re right. The guy did more Cowboy games probably than anyone. He loved our 90’s teams and our players. Sad day folks.
 
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