Former NFL Coach, Broadcaster John Madden dead at 85

*The Deadman* · 12-28-2021, 05:23 PM

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...nd-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.

*TigerClaw* · 12-28-2021, 06:08 PM

John Madden was known by 3 generations of fans, Those who watched him as a coach, Those who watched him as a broadcaster for NFL games like Monday Night Football, and those who played the video games that bares his name.

**Jester** · 12-28-2021, 06:12 PM

Man, he'll be missed. Though I wonder what this means for the career of Frank Caliendo:

*neatoman* · 12-28-2021, 06:24 PM

So what are those video games going to be called now?

*TigerClaw* · 12-28-2021, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by neatoman

So what are those video games going to be called now?

They are still gonna be called Madden.

*CyberCubed* · 12-28-2021, 09:20 PM

Why does it seem like every famous person I knew from when I was a kid is dying now? Is it just me or is the "old guard" from the 1950's-1990's all dying off one by one?

Regis Philbin, Alex Trebek, Sean Connery, Adam West, Spock, John Madden, the list goes on. It seems like every major person from the silver age of TV and pop culture are dying off. What is going on?

*triplexxx* · 12-28-2021, 09:41 PM

John Madden, the face of the NFL for decades, and he will continue to remain a household name for football fans for generations. Enjoy making football fun in heaven John Madden.

Walkabout · 12-29-2021, 06:28 AM

What a legend.
Rest in peace big guy.

*The Deadman* · 12-29-2021, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Why does it seem like every famous person I knew from when I was a kid is dying now? Is it just me or is the "old guard" from the 1950's-1990's all dying off one by one?

Regis Philbin, Alex Trebek, Sean Connery, Adam West, Spock, John Madden, the list goes on. It seems like every major person from the silver age of TV and pop culture are dying off. What is going on?

He was 85. There's no conspiracy.

**Jester** · 12-29-2021, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Why does it seem like every famous person I knew from when I was a kid is dying now? Is it just me or is the "old guard" from the 1950's-1990's all dying off one by one?

Regis Philbin, Alex Trebek, Sean Connery, Adam West, Spock, John Madden, the list goes on. It seems like every major person from the silver age of TV and pop culture are dying off. What is going on?

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Deadman

He was 85. There's no conspiracy.

Exactly, they are just aging. Most of the people you referenced were in their 80s.

~~Sumac~~ · 12-29-2021, 04:50 PM

RIP.

Also, I have a bit of Mandela effect here, since I was sure that he had died 2-3 years ago.

*sdp* · 12-29-2021, 04:51 PM

Madden is a person? I thought the games were named after some type of football move or slang that I didn't know about because I don't care about sports.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 12-30-2021, 06:03 AM

RIP.

Also, does this mean the Madden game curse is broken? Just a stray thought.

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The Deadman Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,990	Former NFL Coach, Broadcaster John Madden dead at 85 https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...nd-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. __________________ Last Movie Watched: Hell House LLC (2015). Last TV Show Watched: Adventures of Sonic The Hedgehog (S1:E29).

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