NFL Hall of Fame Coach, Legendary Commentator, And Video Game Icon John Madden Has Passed Away

John Madden, legendary commentator, broadcaster and NFL Hall of Fame coach, has died today, at 85.

Madden was best known for his in the NFL as head coach for the Oakland Raiders from 1969–1978, where he led the team to a Super Bowl XI victory in the 1976 season. Madden was a renowned broadcaster who covered the NFL every week for CBS, Fox, ABC and NBC. He was an integral part of American culture over the past 30 years, thanks to his iconic advertisements for Tinactin and other companies.

John Madden is also well-known for his involvement in video gaming. He has a franchise that bears his name, since John Madden football was founded in 1988. For 23 years, he had given his name, likeness, and often times his voice and infectious persona to games developed by Electronic Arts now known as Madden NFL. He has an indelible legacy in the world of sports, video games, and culture at large. The least we can say is thank you, John, for the years of sharing your knowledge with your players and audience, being endlessly entertaining, and playing such a big part in making video games what they are today.

John’s spouse Virginia and Joseph along with their children Michael and Joseph are our condolences.