Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

John Madden

Role / Field:

Iconic NFL coach and commentator, known for the Oakland Raiders and Madden video games.

Born:

1936-04-10

Died:

2021-12-28

Century / Era:

1936s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

John Earl Madden (April 10, 1936 – December 28, 2021) was an American professional football coach and sports commentator in the National Football League (NFL). He served as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders from 1969 to 1978, leading them to eight playoff appearances, seven division titles, seven AFL/AFC Championship Game appearances, and the franchise's first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XI. Never having a losing season, Madden holds the highest winning percentage among NFL head coaches who coached at least 100 games. He is considered one of the greatest coaches of all time.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

After retiring from coaching, Madden was a color commentator for NFL telecasts from 1979 to 2009 and won 16 Sports Emmy Awards. Madden appeared on all four major American television networks, providing commentary for games broadcast by CBS, Fox, ABC, and NBC. He also lent his name, expertise, and commentary to the Madden NFL video game series, which became the best-selling American football video game franchise. Madden was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. John Earl Madden was born in Austin, Minnesota, on April 10, 1936, the son of Earl Russell Madden (1905–1961) and Mary...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

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