John Madden is gone but his family is keeping his NFL gameday legacy alive
3 months, 1 week ago

John Madden is gone but his family is keeping his NFL gameday legacy alive

LA Times  

The best seat in the house is still reserved for John Madden. “He volunteered to be Roger’s football guy,” son Mike Madden said. “He’d call Andy in the middle of a game,” said Madden’s widow, Virginia. “Coach Madden would get a text on occasion from the broadcasters, and they’d want to know what screen they were on,” Mattos said. They wanted to be in the 1 spot.” VIDEO | 01:08 Joe Madden on John Madden returning home It’s not as if the friends invited to watch games at the studio are a collection of Hall of Famers or even people with deep NFL ties.

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NBC honors John Madden on Thanksgiving by taking the original Madden Cruiser on one last trip
3 weeks, 5 days ago

NBC honors John Madden on Thanksgiving by taking the original Madden Cruiser on one last trip

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The two-minute open features the original Madden Cruiser traveling …

NBC honors John Madden on Thanksgiving by taking the original Madden Cruiser on one last trip
3 weeks, 5 days ago

NBC honors John Madden on Thanksgiving by taking the original Madden Cruiser on one last trip

Associated Press  

John Madden’s love of football and family came through the most on Thanksgiving. The two-minute open features the original Madden Cruiser traveling from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, to Lambeau Field last week. Lambeau Field was always one of Madden’s favorite stadiums, which made this year’s Thanksgiving game on NBC game even more special. “Sunday Night …

Rose Bowl postcards: John Madden’s grandson gets his Rose Bowl moment
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rose Bowl postcards: John Madden’s grandson gets his Rose Bowl moment

LA Times  

A reserve safety for Michigan used to text his grandfather throughout the week and before or after every game. Except that safety was Jesse Madden and his grandfather was the iconic John Madden, Super Bowl-winning coach, a pitchman who starred in as many commercials as Peyton Manning, and the name and face of a video-game empire. “My teammates and I …

NFL to honor John Madden on Thanksgiving broadcasts
2 years, 1 month ago

NFL to honor John Madden on Thanksgiving broadcasts

Associated Press  

From awarding victory turkey legs to the star players to being the voice on the NFL’s biggest Thanksgiving Day games for years, John Madden was synonymous with the holiday he so adored. The NFL is making that a lasting tribute by honoring the late broadcaster by launching the “John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration” to begin on the first Thanksgiving following his …

John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85
2 years, 11 months ago

John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85

Associated Press  

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. Madden gained fame in a decade-long stint as the coach of the renegade Oakland Raiders, making it to seven AFC title games and winning the Super Bowl following …

Hall of Fame football coach John Madden has died at 85, NFL says
2 years, 11 months ago

Hall of Fame football coach John Madden has died at 85, NFL says

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a statement, the National Football League said …

‘Larger than Life’: US football coach John Madden dies at 85
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Larger than Life’: US football coach John Madden dies at 85

Al Jazeera  

Madden’s career encompasses coaching, broadcasting and becoming the name behind one of the NFL’s popular video games. Hall of Fame American football coach turned broadcaster John Madden, whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a soundtrack to NFL games for three decades has died. “We will be forever indebted to him.” Madden gained fame as the coach of the …

John Madden, NFL icon and video game star, has died
2 years, 11 months ago

John Madden, NFL icon and video game star, has died

LA Times  

John Madden answered to three distinct names, each coming from a different generation of NFL fans. “On behalf of the entire NFL family, we extend our condolences to Virginia, Mike, Joe and their families,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said, referencing Madden’s wife and their sons. “Who the heck names a guy 32 years old as a head coach?” Madden said …

‘All Madden’ documentary a labor of love for Fox Sports
2 years, 11 months ago

‘All Madden’ documentary a labor of love for Fox Sports

Associated Press  

Many gamers will receive the latest edition of the “Madden” video game for the holidays. He’s the king.” Madden’s successful career and impact on generations of players and fans is the focus of a 90-minute documentary, appropriately named “All Madden.” It will premiere Saturday at 2 p.m. EST on Fox. The ability to share that ride has been a great …

Inside the new John Madden documentary: How Fox Sports pulled off its expansive ode to the Hall of Famer
3 years ago

Inside the new John Madden documentary: How Fox Sports pulled off its expansive ode to the Hall of Famer

New York Times  

Joel Santos and Tom Rinaldi describe the experience of making a documentary on John Madden as perpetually being on their own version of the “Madden Cruiser.” Over the past 10 months, from a casino hotel outside the Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York to the Amador Valley in Northern California, Santos and Rinaldi have traveled the United States to …

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