John Madden, former NFL Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85
The NFL says Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster John Madden has died at age 85.
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The NFL says Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster John Madden has died at age 85.
The famed coach and broadcaster was also the name behind the hugely popular sports video game, “Madden NFL Football.”
"There will never be another John Madden, and we will forever be indebted to him for all he did to make football and the NFL what it is today," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement.
John Madden, the Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, died Tuesday morning, the NFL said. He was 85.
John Madden, the Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, died Tuesday morning, the league said. He was 85.