John Madden
John Earl Madden (April 10, 1936 – December 28, 2021) was an American football player, broadcaster, and commentator. He was the coach of the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL) for 10 years. After retiring from coaching, he became a well-known color commentator for NFL telecasts.[1]
Madden never had a losing season. As head coach his teams won seven division titles and one Super Bowl.[1] He used his commentary on many football games, including the long-running Madden NFL video game series since 1988. He is also known for his award-winning play, "The Bootleg."
Madden was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He worked as a color analyst for all four major networks: CBS (1979–1993), Fox (1994–2001), ABC (2002–2005), and NBC (2006–2009). Madden wrote several books. He was a commercial pitchman for various products and retailers. He retired from broadcasting on April 16, 2009 to spend more time with his family.
Madden died on December 28, 2021 in Pleasanton, California, at the age of 85.[2]
John Madden Media
A sign announcing the construction area for the John Madden Football Center is shown on the campus of Madden's alma mater, Cal Poly, in May 2023. Madden played at the then-Mustang Stadium, located in San Luis Obispo, Calif., in the late 1950s both before and after being drafted by the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "John Madden: More than a game". ESPN. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ↑ Dubow, Josh (December 28, 2021). "John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85". APNews.com. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
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