The National Football League, NFL fans and people everywhere were dealt a sad blow on Tuesday morning. It was reported that Pro Football Hall of Fame coach, player and commentator, John Madden, has passed away at the age of 85.
NFL legend John Madden died unexpected this morning. He was 85. pic.twitter.com/FoC1mAzoF6
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 29, 2021
No one is more synonymous with the sport of American football than John Madden. He is revered as one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. He led the Oakland Raiders to a Super Bowl championship in 1976 over the Minnesota Vikings.
Madden’s loss is felt by everyone, inside and out of the football world. On Christmas Day, FOX aired a documentary, “All Madden,” surrounding the life of John Madden, his role in the history of football and how well respected he was as a father, husband and human being.
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