The soccer world misplaced an icon on Tuesday with the passing of Corridor of Famer John Madden.
Madden, 85, was the pinnacle coach of the Raiders for 10 years, main the franchise to its first-ever championship in Tremendous Bowl XI. After retiring from teaching, Madden went on to a 40-year broadcasting profession, the place he cemented his legacy as one of the crucial adored figures in the sport. He gained additional renown for the long-running online game sequence, Madden NFL, which has bore his identify since 1988.
“On behalf of your entire NFL household, we lengthen our condolences to Virginia, Mike, Joe and their households,” stated NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in an announcement. “Everyone knows him because the Corridor of Fame coach of the Oakland Raiders and broadcaster who labored for each main community, however greater than something, he was a loyal husband, father and grandfather.
“No person cherished soccer greater than Coach. He was soccer. He was an unbelievable sounding board to me and so many others. There’ll by no means be one other John Madden, and we’ll ceaselessly be indebted to him for all he did to make soccer and the NFL what it’s immediately.”
When information of his passing broke, folks from across the sport poured in their respects to Madden’s life and legacy. Learn a number of the tributes under:
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