R.I.P Madden.

[jdmidwest]

John Madden is gone.

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nfl-super-bowl-coach-john-madden-dead-at-85

I have never been one to waste time on the weekend hovering around a TV watching football.  Unless I was with friends and the weather was bad.  Coach, Sportscaster, hard not to enjoy his show.  Even played the PC Madden Football back in its first gaming days with some friends.

[snagged in outlet 3]

85 years old.  Great announcer.   Iconic.  

[Johnsfolly]

I remember hating him when the Raiders and Steelers were perennial rivals back in the 70s and 80s. I got over that as he excelled in the booth.

[Quillback]

Watched many a game where he was in the booth, sorry to see him go.  Didn't realize he was 85, thought he was in his 70's.  

[Terrierman]

He was a great coach and maybe even better announcer.  We'll miss him.

 

[Johnsfolly]

I heard a story that Madden really hated these impersonations until his grandkids liked them.

 

[ness]

12 hours ago, Johnsfolly said:

I remember hating him when the Raiders and Steelers were perennial rivals back in the 70s and 80s. I got over that as he excelled in the booth.

Same sentiment here, but with the Chiefs. And, of course, that rivalry continues.

[Jerry Rapp]

this is a good summary of John Madden's career and impact on the NFL.  https://www.scoopswithdannymac.com/bernie-on-the-late-john-madden-a-wonderful-life-an-influential-career-and-a-man-of-the-people/