NFL coach and broadcaster John Madden has passed away at the age of 85. He not only had a huge influence on American football but also the video game industry – like the voice of Electronic Art. Madden NFL series.
The original sports series began in 1998 as “John Madden Football“and overtime has been released on multiple platforms, including the Nintendo platform. On behalf of the community here at Nintendo Life, we extend our condolences to John’s friends and family during this difficult time.
Here is the full press release from NFL website:
The football game has lost a legendary figure. Pro Football Hall of Fame coach and legendary broadcaster John Madden died suddenly on Tuesday morning, the federation announced. He was 85 years old.
“On behalf of the entire NFL family, we offer our condolences to Virginia, Mike, Joe and their families,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. “We all know him as an Oakland Raiders Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster who’s worked for every major network, but most of all, he’s a husband, who devoted father and grandfather.
“Nobody loves football more than the Coach. He to be football. He is an incredible sounding board for me and so many others. There will never be another John Madden, and we will forever be indebted to him for all he has done to make football and the NFL what it is today. “
Madden spent 10 seasons as head coach of the Oakland Raiders and gave the franchise its first championship with a win over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI. From 1969 to 1978, Madden never had a losing season in his coaching career and set a 103-32-7 record in the regular season. He’s the youngest coach in NFL history to surpass the 100-game mark at the age of 42, and Madden remains the most winning coach in Raiders history. He also holds the best win rate by an NFL head coach (minimum 10 seasons) of 0.759.
“The Raiders family is deeply saddened by the passing of legendary John Madden,” the Raiders said in a statement. “Few individuals have been as significant to the growth and popularity of professional football as Coach Madden, who has had such a big impact on the game both on and off the pitch.”
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