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A year ago, the football community lost one of their legends. The community mourned after an official NFL announcement of John Madden’s demise. The NFL commissioner Roger Goodell paid tributes on behalf of the entire NFL family. He extended his condolences to John Madden’s family.

John Madden’s iconic career

John Madden died on December 28, 2021, at 85. During that time, no specific cause of his death was announced.

John Madden was the youngest coach of any pro football career. He was first hired to coach the Raiders, which turned into an incredible win against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI.

He went on to wear several hats throughout his coaching journey and achieved the highest winning percentage among all coaches with at least 100 games.

After retiring from the coaching position, John Madden set his foot into broadcasting and did a weekly soundtrack covering NFL games. He continued his work in broadcasting for over thirty years.

Among his other accomplishments, John Madden also worked with the video game industry. The popular video game series Madden NFL is a tribute to the legend.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Marquee players missing the tournament

FIFA World Cup 2022: Marquee players missing the tournament

Karim Benzema (France)

Suffered injury during training.

Paul Pogba (France)

Knee injury due to surgery.

John Madden Family-

John Madden was married to Virginia Fields for more than fifty years. They first met at a bar on Pismo Beach. During those years, both were at the Polytechnic University, studying to get their Masters. The two married shortly after that and raised two sons, Joseph and Michael, in Pleasanton, California.

FAQ:

  1. When did John Madden get his Hall of fame ring?
    John Madden received his Hall of Fame Ring on October 22, 2006.
  2. What was John Madden’s net worth?
    John Madden’s net worth was $200 Million.

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