RIP John Madden

Whether you enjoyed his commentary or not, his place in sports history is pretty etched in stone. Passed away today at 85.

 

Just heard the news. R.I.P Coach M.

 

Come to think of it, he actually won the first Super Bowl I payed attention to when his Raiders beat the Vikings. I was eight years old in 1977 when he won SB 11. Was watching Texas games before that but wasn’t really (and still am not) into the NFL. Enjoyed it though, and definitely respect and appreciate his work with Summerall.

 

One of the greatest ever, RIP!

 

RIP to a great coach, commentator, and video game magnate.

 

Those were the good ole days, Summerall and Madden calling the games.

 

He was also the coach of the dirtiest football team in NFL history.

 

...but may he rest in peace amen

 

I wonder what was his IQ. Seems it was abnormally high.

 

Not his fault they played in a stadium with dirt infields...

 

Loved his commentary, RIP Madden

 

He was the originator of the ‘left foot, right foot’ spot phrase that has been used by all the wannabes. Fun guy in the press box.

 

Yeah, it was a movie, but still classic Madden.

 

"big ol' Nate Newton!"

 

I was watching the Fox special about Madden last night, and in some of the segments with current-day Madden speaking, there seemed something a little off on his speech. It left me wondering if he had a series of mini-strokes leading up to the filming and then, unfortunately, suffered a major one just after Christmas.

If he had just passed in his sleep, I suspect we would have heard that by now, especially since he was 85.

I just hope it wasn't another Earl Anthony situation where alcohol or prescription drugs led to a tumble down some stairs.

 

RIP