John Madden, the legendary NFL coach, broadcaster, and video game icon, died unexpectedly on December 28, 2021, at the age of 85. The NFL announced his passing, with Commissioner Roger Goodell stating that “there will never be another John Madden.”
Madden was the Hall of Fame head coach of the Oakland Raiders, leading them to a Super Bowl XI victory in the 1976 season with a .759 winning percentage, the highest in league history for coaches with at least 100 wins. He later became one of sports’ most iconic broadcasters, partnering with Pat Summerall for CBS and FOX, and was the namesake of the best-selling Madden NFL video game series. Tributes poured in from across the sports world, including from Brett Favre and Steve Young, honoring his immense impact on football both on and off the field.
