John Madden: A Name Synonymous with Football | A Football Life

[@lofttm969]

If ever there was a “football life” that encapsulates all of football, this is it.

[@quentinparhiala9415]

I agree with you

[@austinteutsch]

Yeah, I've watched then all and this one tells it like it is from start to finish then, BOOM he becomes a top rated annouoncer/color man in the booth. WHAM!! Then he hits the hall of fame. SMACK, then he passes away with everyone loving him and gonna miss him. Now that is a true football life.

[@quentinparhiala9415]

@@austinteutsch That's awesome and I'm going to miss him to

[@fantasygurus8272]

I mean honestly, no one will ever think of the NFL without thinking about John Madden

[@charlesleiva2125]

Lol roger gospel has been awful, you might be wrong.

[@richardmorris7063]

I'm now 65,many older than me agree,then 40 yr olds recall his broadcasting & lastly 20& under love him too.Its unanimous every one loved the guy & he'll live on longer than anyone!

[@hudsonsmith3544]

@@charlesleiva2125 no he`s not wrong

[@lynsmith7731]

I am old enough to remember when John Madden was a head coach of the Oakland raiders and I got the first job Madden video game it was called John Madden football

[@asahno3341]

The older crowd of fans, yes.

[@bufnyfan1]

What I will always remember about Mr. Madden is his humanity. In 1978 in a pre-season game against New England-Patriots WR Darryl Stingley was hit and paralyzed by Raider Jack Tatum. Mr. Madden rushed to the hospital after the game to see Mr. Stingley and was appalled by the fact that no one from the NE organization came to see Mr. Stingley or his family. He called the airport and demanded that the Patriot charter plane be held and then Patriots coach Chuck Fairbanks come to be with Mr. Stingley. Mr. Madden offered his home/car to Darryl Stingley's family and purchased clothes for Mr. Stingley's girlfriend who had no change of clothes. He visited Mr. Stingley in the hospital on a regular basis and helped to pay his medical bills when there was a problem with the insurance company and the Patriots organization to pay for it. Mr. Madden remained friends with Darryl Stingley right up until his passing. RIP Mr. Madden

[@NotQuiteEpic]

How did this story not make it into the special!?

[@tamerikaanoriginal6581]

That's so beyond awesome

[@cryogeneric]

@@NotQuiteEpic Not sure, but it's true. Skip Baylis recounted it on Undisputed the morning after his passing

[@jimbo3]

He wrote about it in his first book. It really helps show the man's character.

[@alaricneelyjr2476]

Now that's gangsta!

[@justinpeterson2105]

Madden's most overlooked virtue: he made football FUN. He knew it was all about FUN. Too many analysts want to be taken seriously by analyzing the sport as if it were nuclear physics. Madden knew his credentials were so solid he didn't need to show off ... so he just had fun with it. And that made him the GOAT.

[@curtisfranzen986]

Amen! Coach Madden never forgot why we played the game as kids.

[@Veaseify]

He still managed to explain what was going on though, especially the line play - he just dressed it up with 'boom' and 'whap'...

[@justinpeterson2105]

@@Veaseify I remember him saying "these guys here have to stop these guys here" LOL. Yes, that's about it.

[@Veaseify]

@@justinpeterson2105 yeah, our expectations of what a football analyst should sound like have changed a bit over the years :)

[@bobyeager6104]

As a coach he didn't make the game fun. Madden made a dangerous game more dangerous with his coaching of hits like Daryll Stingley head hunting Lynn Swann. I'll agree Madden did change the way a game is commentated

[@PhanoftheShow]

John Madden is the reason why most of us love the game. Greatest broadcaster in sports history

[@jamelwilliams808]

This Man is the Pure Reason why Football Matters. John Madden is a true Legend

[@Bill_Woo]

"Mattered." And legend, without question.

[@erics2739]

him and summerall gods combo now as far as best duo in any sport, maybe joe morgan the mlb announcer on old school espn Sunday night baseball

[@ChrisIsObes3]

@@Bill_Woo “mattered” go cry weirdo

[@Dr.Spatula]

@@Bill_Woo Wow. You get offended pretty easy, don't you

[@Bill_Woo]

@@Dr.Spatula Just a point of information, if you don't mind: how many times per hour do people call you 'weirdo' ? On second thought, never mind. I already figured it out. And you know, I always wondered what your first name is, Doc. I had thought it was "Jonas", but now it's obvious that I was off by a letter or two. Thanks for clearing all that up! You're really awesome for doing so!

[@KadeemG61]

Coach, Innovator, Game-Changer, Turducken. John Madden is one of a kind and what a phenomenal legend. Farewell, John. You will be missed.

[@shawnrieser6299]

Love and respect

[@johnnaugle5762]

Yes indeed

[@robbierob808]

u don't think we all know this smfh

[@MCA_Lives]

My mom executed the turducken flawlessly the one year she made it 😭

[@ski8615]

🇵🇰

[@senororlando2]

takes a special man to spend 50 years in America’s living room and never wear out his welcome. RIP Coach

[@dontknowwhattoputok2640]

Nicely put but I despise the video game

[@tjrox03]

@@dontknowwhattoputok2640 the video game doesn't affect his legacy really... EA sports would ruin it in that case

[@shannonrhett3304]

Not to speak ill of the dead, but he wore out his welcome in at least one living room I know of. 😐

[@MandeepSingh-of5hj]

RIP John madden your awesome and NEVER will be forgotten. I’m a UK NFL fan it shows hid far he reached. John madden is true legend of the game

[@Cody-wu5px]

Jesus loves u and died for u

[@JamieJonesyt]

You know growing up as a poor Houston kid from the hood with nothing every Sunday me and my father would sit down to watch football and listen to and watch John madden coach and broadcast football he made our lives better. I love you my father loves you we love you John madden Rest In Peace.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@megalon73]

When Joe Buck said, "That, John Madden! and his dearly miss in the Game today" That line really hits hard now. RIP John Madden. We will forever miss you...BOOM!!!

[@TryPuttingItInRice]

Watched this with tears in my eyes. Ended up bawling at the end. RIP John Madden. You'll be dearly missed.

[@richardmorris7063]

Had my handkerchief at the ready ,that's for sure.

[@jadedjay7861]

He wouldn't want you to cry. "Pull your chinstrap up and get back in there" that's what he'd say.

[@Gman72400]

Me too

[@Franciscasieri]

Boom

[@jorgeespinosa3179]

Same here. Crying at the end. He was part of my childhood: Loved The Raiders and Al Davis, for their commitment to excellence.

[@jokerproduction]

RIP coach. John Madden was many things and a hall of famer in every regard, but he will always be remembered as *COACH*

[@robbierob808]

he's not dead he's awake in his bed

[@erics2739]

i could sure use madden in my life...

[@moneymonkeyman8280]

@@robbierob808 wut are you on?

[@JamesASharp]

One of the main ingredients of "The Autumn Wind"🍂.

[@FatSal619]

As long time ex chargers fan i used to hate madden…especially when the holy roller cheated chargers of that win. Only when chargers left SD.. I realize he was great pioneer.. 🤡Chargers 🤡Chargers 🤡👈🏾

[@dougk359]

Him talking at Summerall's funeral was incredibly powerful. Got dusty in here.

[@richardmorris7063]

For Mr Summerall was the single greatest announcer,teamed up w/ big John was the perfect marriage.

[@georgep.burdell7237]

Like in a classic comedy duo, Summeral was a perfect laconic "straight man."

[@richardmorris7063]

@@georgep.burdell7237 never to b equalled in the booth that's for darned sure.

[@Hesirontuff]

amen

[@Just_B_a_GOOD_PERSON]

Man where did all this pollen come from?

[@shawntimm2678]

I was a teenager in the 80s. Every sunday from September to December, every Thanksgiving Day, John Madden and Pat Summerall were THE announcers you wanted doing your team's games. No one else comes even close to how much they made a football game enjoyable. I miss hearing BOOM, DOINK and every other Maddenism. RIP John Madden. Football isn't the same without you

[@16-biTbasketball]

Amen!

[@marcslemp616]

Dude you were so right on my football and honestly real aches and the loss of Jon and pat but I am a sentimental type

[@jasonfullerton7763]

Eagles-Cowboys was always Madden/Summerall, and that made those games even better.

[@patton303]

I’m a musician in Colorado and last summer I played his granddaughter’s wedding in Aspen. He was there. I didn’t bother trying to meet him because he seemed annoyed by it all, but I saw him, and you just don’t realize what a large man he was. HUGE. Even near the end. Everything about him says, “football”. He tipped every guy in the band an extra couple hundred bucks each. Legend.

[@bufnyfan1]

I'm sure Mr. Madden wanted that day to be his granddaughter's and didn't want the attention to be taken away from her and centered on him-I've heard that despite his celebrity he was a very private/quiet man

[@patton303]

@@bufnyfan1 100% correct.

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

He was annoyed by it all, but he was actually a super nice guy.

[@grantnovak1737]

If your gonna have longevity you better be yourself

[@Zorn76]

I love this. How you handled it, and what he did for the band after.

[@sandyhooper1102]

Madden, the name and the game will live on forever…

[@thanosmaster-abel559]

EA sees a money opportunity in his death, wanna buy his legendary card in Madden Draft? Behind paywall

[@TheBeastsInc]

the game hasn't been worthy of his name for a decade.

[@NeticOnYT]

@@TheBeastsInc you forgot the s decades

[@briankirkwood4454]

@@NeticOnYT Agreed. 21st century = fake football. 21st century has been quite the letdown.

[@TheBeastsInc]

@@NeticOnYT nah. 2 decades ago right now (January 2002), Madden was about to begin it's golden age on the PS2

[@SportsLifeForLife]

R.I.P To the legend himself John Madden.

[@jackwagon1798]

Pat Summerall and John Madden were and are the best. Literally the sound of the NFL.

[@scoot1105]

You can best believe they're up there in Heaven right now getting ready to call the Super Bowl on Sunday!!

[@christophervalentino6692]

The greatest broadcast duo ever in my eyes. May they both R.I.P.

[@strongmanish]

The moments that were shown of John Madden being in the broadcasting booth with Pat Summerall brought back memories from my youth of seeing them together on Fox NFL Sunday. Together both NFL legends brought instant credibility to the Fox Network's coverage of NFL games.

[@aristotle736]

The look on Al Davis face as he's listening to Madden announce his resignation as Raiders coach shows how much he liked and respected this man and knew his value .

[@iamgoodatmadden]

RIP to the most influential person in football history you will always be remembered

[@holdenmcgroin9774]

he could never win a super bowl today. His Raiders were dirty, plus you cannot advance a fumble for a TD.

[@ItsCave]

@@holdenmcgroin9774 dude he literally just died why are you trying to start an argument…

[@holdenmcgroin9774]

@@ItsCave you want a tissue for your issue?? Man the f up.

[@jayanthsambaraju6562]

@@holdenmcgroin9774 every team was dirty in the 70s. Not an argument. I don’t think any team from back then would survive today’s league

[@ThaGamingMisfit]

@@holdenmcgroin9774 some people just enjoy being the one rotten apple in the basket. Take your Trumpism out of here and let people be in peace.

[@TheeDavidDee]

Long as there's American football, John Madden's name and contributions will never die RIP legend

[@adotintheshark4848]

I hate to sound like a surly boomer, but he coached football when the NFL and the game itself was still respectable, and that was because of coaches like Madden.

[@Yyyyyy5]

@@adotintheshark4848 yep, it’s all rigged for money nowadays.

[@Denariusjay]

Being a kid and seeing my dad sit on the couch with a beer and mom in the kitchen cooking while pat and john we're announcing a niners vs cowboys game in the early 90s will forever be ingrained in my memories. That warm and fuzzing feeling we all got on turkey day football with pat and john announcing will never be replicated. I feel fortunate to have grown up with those moments.

[@kramnull8962]

You know, little does anyone think about it much. There was another 80's star that was as big at life as John Madden. That was John Candy. I think many more warmed up to John after John Candy passed away. Possibly even before. Both of their demeanors were the same, just with different backgrounds. RIP John Washington/Dallas rivalries will never be the same...

[@kfiscal01]

@@kramnull8962 You got that right! I recall when The REDSKINS beat Dallas in the championship game and Dave Butz kid was struggling to carry his dad's helmet off the field. His commentary on just that little moment was so sincere and spot on! Just legendary 🙌 😎

[@kramnull8962]

@@kfiscal01 That's the unsung story. Back then the trenches didn't make money like that. $100,000 was a good yearly salary for them at best, most didn't get that. Can you imagine how tired Dave's kid was after that awesome season. Not to mention what Dave gave up to have a marvelous career making ends upon what he earned.

[@steveec9704]

Absolutely I miss those days

[@Torgo1969]

Yes. Pat and John were a great team. "And the Giants have the ball!"

[@Readit4Life_2Chron7_14]

His son summed it up: He was in every sense of the word, he was intimate. He cared. About everything. We can all take a lesson like this from Madden’s playbook of life. Loved this tribute to him. Gone, but forever in our hearts.

[@jefflevoir6127]

I haven’t watched a pro football game since they started kneeling during the national anthem, but I sure love these old videos. They bring back so many great memories. Thanks. 👍👍

[@paulh474]

Same here!

[@ZackMorris1]

The NFL used to be a ritual. It's a sideshow now. It peaked with Madden, and all the marketing execs with dual citizenships will try to figure out where it went wrong. We'll just laugh.

[@lawrencebisagni3460]

Coach Madden’s words of wisdom that transcend all walks of life, regardless of what you do for a living: 10:19 “There is nothing that is worse than a phony… you won’t have any longevity. If you’re going to have longevity, you’d better be yourself. And you’d better be yourself every doggone day.” Madden’s three rules: 11:02 1. Don’t be late. 2. Pay attention. 3. Work hard when it’s time to work. #RIPJohnMadden

[@StillTheVoid]

The Greatest Coach that ever lived... The Man... The Legend... John Madden. Rest in Peace, Coach!

[@docmoody6908]

John: god, what can we say? 40 years of football, everyone who met John, played with, for or against John Madden, not a single negative word about him. Everyone who met him, know him or watched him, coach, announce or perform, all say John was always John. The same guy no, matter where or when. Rest In Peace

[@kingaries2931]

R.I.P JOHN MADDEN I SHED A TEAR AT THE END. THANK YOU FOR THE GAME MADDEN AND THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU. YOU ARE THE GOAT THE GREATEST OF ALL TIMES... ALL MADDEN

[@ThaGamingMisfit]

As a Belgian I barely know anything about American football, but I know the name Madden. Now I know why he was a legend, and certainly will still be a legend in many hearts.

[@kal-os5391]

stick to soccer, this game isn't for you.

[@zenjon7892]

Come on over, gridiron football is a great game!

[@AedynWolf]

​@@kal-os5391way to embody the spirit of John Madden 🙄

[@zjcmusic]

Ice Cubes quote hit like a freight train. “People don’t say ‘I’m going to play video game football’ They say ‘I’m going to play Madden.’ And it blows my mind every year.”

[@markdent4052]

Facts

[@CS-ux2uk]

weak

[@aroperdope]

I wanna hear his voice in game again. Make it happen ea

[@markdent4052]

@@aroperdope that would be awesome

[@bloodbatteries4797]

I'm the best in the nation in Madden 09 ps2 it's the last game with Madden voice on it ..... bet you an ice cream cone you can't beat me ...me 70 you 7 I'll pass for 7 TD'S and have 7 sacks on defense.

[@turtle19dad]

Football was his baby. They forgot his acting. He was not only in commercials, but in The Replacements and Little Giants. Madden Award for Coach of the Year. RIP Coach Madden. He was truly the “every man.”

[@NotQuiteEpic]

Yeah, it seems like this special could've been another half hour longer without much difficulty. Totally missed an opportunity for laughs by omitting the clip from Little Giants. That is still one of the greatest sports movies of all time.

[@eclectica1]

I like that suggestion for the coach award. The NFL has to do something tangible to permanently honour his memory.

[@turtle19dad]

@@eclectica1 NFL should make it happen.

[@lukemullin]

Great way to encapsulate such a legendary football life in just 43 minutes.

[@scottedwards4715]

RIP to the man who made my childhood bearable with his iconic voice and blistering commentary an absolute legend.

[@DuecePiece]

John IS football. There has been many legends that have helped make the game what it is today, but I think most would agree that nobody gave more for the sport and it's fans than the great John Madden. RIP John, your legacy will live on forever! 🙏

[@K-Bronz15]

I love seeing how many people have come back to see this after he passed. He was a legend amongst broadcasters, leader of men on the gridiron, and a true man's man. He will be missed loved listening to him and Pat Summerall call games when I was younger.

[@ieuanwilding5993]

He is the reason why I love the game of football so much. The sounds of boom, doink etc. will forever be ingrained in my childhood. Thank you for making my childhood memorable and for your enthusiasm and love for the game of football. RIP John Madden you are dearly missed by many

[@b.i.g.j.i.p.s.z.41143]

As a child, I tried to play Madden games. It was always confusing to me, so I watched my friends play them. Now that I am a man, I am proud to have witnessed the Madden games on Playstation 1 and Xbox. As an adult, I am proud to state I was able to witness his legendary broadcasting as well. I will def. buy the latest Madden game, eventually. Rest in peace to a true legendo: Mr. John Madden! I give my deepest condolences to his familía and friends.

[@houseofchinn6112]

Madden got scared of 2k5 and bought an illegal Monopoly of NFL video games ever since

[@houseofchinn6112]

EA just piggy backs off his name and continues to put out a poor product to sell to unassuming pple who don't have a clue and only buy it cuz it's called madden

[@thekingscook6945]

@@houseofchinn6112 ok dork.

[@houseofchinn6112]

@@thekingscook6945 ❤️

[@houseofchinn6112]

@@thekingscook6945 what qualifies as dork besides personal opinion and what does one do by getting themselves off of calling one?

[@pamnichols7877]

His passing made me cry. I’m 58 and my entire family was in front of the TV together every Sunday was football. My brother played, my daddy was into sports, so me and my sister are very knowledgeable about football. Rest Easy Mr Madden. 💕

[@seanwhitehouse2274]

John Madden and Pat Summeral were one of the best broadcast duos of all time in all media. Football broadcasters nowadays couldn't carry their jocks!!!

[@johnselwitz5362]

Whether it was CBS or FOX, when you tuned into an NFL game and heard/saw Madden and Summerall in the broadcast booth, you instantly knew two things: it was a big game, and you knew you were in good hands with those two calling the action. They complimented each other so well, and no matter what was going on in your personal life, there was a sense of comfort being able to tune into a football game that Madden and Summerall were commentating on. Later on when Madden went to ABC and then NBC to work with Al Michaels, or when Pat Summerall was paired up with Daryl Johnston for NFL games in Dallas, while it wasn’t bad, it just never worked quite as good as when Pat and John were a team. I don’t care what channel it is, FOX, ESPN, NBC, CBS, whatever, there’s no commentators on the planet who can hold a candle to Madden and Summerall, I miss them both so much during NFL Sundays.

[@brettrobinson2901]

@@johnselwitz5362 Some teams just can't be beat...always felt that way about the legendary Keith Jackson and Frank Broyles duo...

[@DWilliam1]

As a man in my 50’s I had the pleasure of watching Madden as a coach with those great Raider teams and as the greatest football commentator ever. He was also part of those iconic Lite Beer commercials. I miss him already. I’m sure you’re designing plays up there. Rest well.

[@richardmorris7063]

Everything he was a part of was just perfection.

[@kfiscal01]

D Williams, same here man! He was special to watch on the sideline and the booth. He absolutely loved hard nose football, as a REDSKINS fan, especially when they were a powerhouse in the 80s his commentary on the HOGS, John Riggens, and Dave Butz, Dexter Manley etc... he made it so special for us fans.

[@MrLovinglife613]

I’m too young to really remember Mr. Madden as a coach, but he’s always been my favourite analysts because you could feel his love for the game, he never came off as anything but a genuine person, that took the game seriously but never took himself too seriously. The doinks, the booms, etc… always made me laugh seemed so non technical but ALWAYS the perfect expression. Thank you Mr. Madden a true honour to have been around to listen to you!! RIP, bet God is loving the stories!!

[@richardmorris7063]

Football is entertainment before anything, Big John was the ultimate entertainer where ever he was.

[@nagginsnuggets9424]

He was great as an analyst because he could break down plays that were complex and make them very simple to understand. And not only easy to understand but with an unbridled enthusiasm that many people do not have. He was one of a kind and will be dearly missed.

[@aCole1629]

Rip to a legend he will be missed greatly 🕊

[@r3tr0actiongamer24]

This man was my childhood, teenage years, early adulthood to middle age, John Madden has been with me throughout my life and I thank him

[@Cody-wu5px]

Jesus loves u and died for u

[@vannatter1073]

When I think of John Madden,I think of Football! RIP John Madden.

[@alexeller4150]

I hope so badly the Raiders can get it done this week vs the Chargers and reach the Playoffs. That would be such a great way to remember his legacy. Hands down the best Raider ever!

[@ghidrah76]

Nope. Not going to happen. It’s Chargers time! #BoltUp ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@chrisS19019]

The raiders don’t deserve it LOL

[@mjoven1975]

@@ghidrah76 Both Chargers fans are going to be devestated. RN4L 💀

[@TryPuttingItInRice]

@@ghidrah76 Raiders own the chargers. It's a tale as old as time. Chargers can watch from home.

[@samuelmontalvo701]

Ready to disappoint LA again Chokers?

[@RyZ763]

One of my biggest inspirations that I learned football from. Rest In Peace legend.. Always here forever.. 🙏🏈

[@WILLNOTCOMPLY72]

I was born in 72. I'm an 80s kid so I grew up watching Madden and playing the first versions of the game. For me it's an end of an era. A piece of me passes with him. That part of my childhood, hell even most of my adult life was spent every Sunday listening to "WHAM....BOOM....POW UP THE GUT" and "THIS GUY BLOCKS HERE AND THIS GUY PULLS AND BLOCKS HERE AND THE RUNNING BACK WHAM HITS THE HOLE HERE" So iconic!!! He taught me so much about the game and was fun as hell to listen to!! Don't get me started on Thanksgiving!!! That's a whole other deal!! Well John, I'm gonna miss you!! Thanks for all the memories. I'll cherish them for the rest of my life. You brightened every Sunday no matter how bad things were! I know you did that for millions of Americans!! God bless you and rest easy on that big grid iron in the sky!! R.I.P. JOHN MADDEN

[@roberttuss5349]

I watched all those playoff and championship games back in the 70s. John Madden and the Raiders were my team even though I live in Boston. I was so sad when he left coaching. But he continued to be great. RIP Mr. John Madden.

[@tessierashpoolmg7776]

Games with names, does that even happen anymore? I know people still get fun and excitement out of the NFL, but it's just not the same without Mr. Madden..I was a Rams fan back then but wouldn't miss a Raiders game for anything.

[@ronaldchase7037]

Somewhere up there, Pat and John are calling all the legendary football games, Rest In Peace guys , you will always be remembered

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@PattyBandAidz]

A former offensive tackle and a former kicker combining to be the greatest commentator duo EVER ... Sundays still aren't the same Madden=Football and Football=Madden

[@CoDWiiPS3Gameplay]

The most important man in football history. There will NEVER be another Madden. Rest peacefully John. We will miss you. But we'll never forget you.

[@stevenhaffley9852]

Thank you for narrating my Childhood, there will never be another John Madden. RIP!

[@Rusher-Bolt]

A coach, broadcaster, and above all a legend.

[@sly2392]

the greatest coach the raiders have ever had and will ever have. the pirate in the raiders logo has a tear now. RIP coach, you are dearly missed.

[@sbcj9]

This man was my childhood. Whether it was from calling games with Pat. To playing Madden 02. And when I got older he was more than just those 2 things. He was a man of everything, a jack of all trades. He will be missed RIP legend.

[@BeRoyal37]

My mom gave me a VHS home movie from when I was maybe 2 years old or so. My mom was filming me, snuggling with my dad in a Lazy-boy recliner. In the background you can hear john madden call the chiefs vs jets on Monday night football... my dad is in prison now but John's voice reminds me of that VHS tape and it really brings me joy. God bless John madden

[@jamauldarden1211]

The man who lived and enjoyed the whole shebang on time. RIP to the one who wasn't called home early, but right on time. Thanks John Madden🏈🏆🎮🕊

[@mayhemjr.803]

" Show up on time...pay attention...play like hell when I tell ya" ..Man, I so miss John... RIP😢

[@lynnemotyka4696]

This special could have been 8 hours long for how much he contributed to the game of football and to the game of life. When he is asked at the end to define his legacy and says it is not up to him, that reflects another great point by Costas that he was unpretentious. For someone so beloved and successful for so long, that is maybe the most incredible thing of all. Rest in peace legend.

[@eclectica1]

Certainly the one that aired on Fox over Christmas should have been at least a two-parter.

[@johnbeare3850]

Forever gonna be missed it truly feels like we have lost the world's coolest Grand Pa.

[@jadedjay7861]

How bout them Cowboys. I hope we get this year's Super Bowl. For John.

[@kramnull8962]

@@jadedjay7861 I swear to God there were years and years I thought John was a Washington fan....

[@ReasonTakesMe]

I was to the moon when my Dad brought home John Madden Football for SNES. I think I'll always remember that.

[@Mjdecker1234]

I just cannot put into words how much this man helped in my life. The dude was a fantastic human being. There will never be another Madden, but he and his legacy will live forever. Not many famous people I have cried for, you are the exception. Whether it's in Madden, your last few years of Broadcasting, ill never forget Madden. You rest easy Coach, you are dearly missed by everyone.

[@bobcarter4343]

Wonderful tribute to The Coach who entertained us for years. RIP COACH.

[@briangibson7953]

R.I.P John Madden you always will be a legend and nobody can take that from you.

[@ericnortan9012]

Wow, I was 5 in '76. Grew up with John Madden. He was around football so long I took it for granted. When he left broadcasting it was noticeable I really missed him in the booth. He made it fun, or more fun anyway. What a cool guy who lived a great life.

[@Torgo1969]

He never stopped doing what he loved. And got paid very well for it. Not many people can say that.

[@ericnortan9012]

@@Torgo1969 No doubt. 👍

[@doctorscrubb2538]

As a chiefs fan it's hard to hate this man. I grew up playing madden. And watching this man. This man brought a whole new view to football. R.I.P John sleep tight buddy

[@lozurden4442]

The reason why I learned some english...this is the main reason. So much to admire about this GREAT MAN. Watching this is a game changer for me. Thank you Mr. Madden.

[@theearl1477]

John Madden....the greatest there ever was. Thanks for the memories. RIP

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

John Madden embodies what pro football 🏈 is all about He made watching the game so much fun

[@SolamenteVees]

I was born in 1972, grew up loving football. I didn’t realize how much of an impact he had on how I consumed football. Thanks for everything, John.

[@matthewrowley813]

Miss you already, Mr. Madden. Hell of a life and hell of a run. Rest in peace.

[@silencedowell1722]

There isn't enough words to describe this man, on how he helped, elevated the game. Truly One of the Greatest! ☝️💪🏈

[@richardmorris7063]

Not much gets me anymore but watching this I got chills during this.Dude was larger than life & all in all might actually eclipse,Bellichek,Lombardi& Shula overall.

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

That look on Al’s face at 25:25…that’s the most vulnerable I’ve ever seen him look. I think he knew what he was losing. To his enduring credit, he empowered Tom Flores and won two Super Bowls in the following five seasons but Madden was clearly his guy.

[@reginaldhailey8188]

"Wearing a necktie on a plane that's never won a game" R.I.P. COACH thanks for the history and memories you'll be missed WE LOVE YOU COACH👍🏿🙏🏿

[@metalandy]

This documentary made me very emotional. There are many great legends in the NFL but there will be no man like John Madden. Both he and Pat Summerall helped me understand the game better. Every time regional games are being played, I was always hoping John and Pat are calling the game. They were more than just broadcasters, they were teachers and fun to watch. I got into Madden football in the 1995 series on my Super Nintendo, then to PS1, 2 and currently 3. I haven't gotten to the latest Sony Playstation console, but it was still John's game. Thank-you John for coaching, broadcasting, the video game but most of all, your passion for the game itself. Now you join Pat Summerall in the broadcast booth of Heaven. Thank you for giving us, one final Boom. RIP to my idol John Madden. *feeling sad*

[@acebrando7161]

He will always be the true face of football ..Rip john in our heart you'll live on forever ...Thanks for all the memories!!!!

[@logicaldude3611]

I'll never forget Madden randomly circling stuff on the screen. During a stoppage in play in Super Bowl 26, he went on a long-winded explanation of the overhead in-stadium blimp that was recording the field of play below. He went on about how it was tethered and started circling the tethers, explaining how they hold the blimp up and move it around. He was analyzing it like it was part of the game. That was pure, unadulterated John Madden right there.

[@brianhumphrey9245]

Him and Howard made football so enjoyable as kid!

[@malanpapenfus6667]

A Great and Real man. Who was true to himself. The voice of NFL.

[@fnulnu_]

“Madden NFL football, it’s IN THE GAME!” (My first memory of John Madden)

[@erics2739]

madden 98 at grandmas house smh damn time flies...

[@bigwizzle45]

There will never be another like him. I count myself lucky to grow up with John Madden narrating the numerous classic NFL games and contributing to my love of the game. The hours I poured into every yearly release of his game franchise since 1992, then passing that love to my son....it's amazing. Rest In Peace John and thank you for loving the game of Football so much that you made it an amazing experience for millions. The Busts will definitely be talking.

[@kramnull8962]

Not all of those busts are going to like what John has to say.... Remember he saw most of their bad plays....

[@justcooperdann3888]

This truly is the final and hardest goodbye

[@irmasu56]

Incredible Life!!!! When you see his kids the love for their Dad, that says it all!!!

[@92thegoat]

It’s insane how many generations he touched. I’m 29 but football was my life and he raised me as well through his broadcasts. I’ve also never missed a Madden game. 23 is coming tonight let’s goooo. RIP LEGEND

[@Super_Kramer]

RIP John Madden, he will be missed but never forgotten

[@paulbuchanan4770]

There will Never another one like John Madden. He was the Greatest. RIP Coach, Teacher, Broadcaster, and Brand.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@MrBlazemaster525]

Godspeed, Coach Madden. Thank you for instilling a love of football in multiple generations.

[@tyleracey3141]

I remember watching this on Christmas morning before the games started in 2021. I loved every moment of it. I went to work three days later to learn from my manager that he passed away. It was like this video was a sign that he did everything he did in life before passing. A perfect legend died that day but after everything he accomplished, he’s never missed. John Madden - 1936-2021 😢

[@markgreiser464]

I became a Raider Fan , in 1964. I saw them play the Houston Oilers, in a brand new Astrodome. Madden is one of the greatest Coaches , that ever lived. Much respect , to him. rest in Peace.

[@wutangclanlp1016]

I dont think ive ever seen someone say a single bad thing about madden, that dude seemed legit one of the dopest dudes rest in peace Red

[@markwest8960]

The Art Shell / Madden "don't be so sensitive" part... classic!

[@hapaharley1706]

I really was born at the right time in history. The voice of my youth, every big game was called by him and then Madden became a cultural obsession. I lost a lot of hours of my life playing that game. Good old days. RIP Coach

[@Franciscasieri]

The greatest Era for sports and he towered over everything

[@Smokey1981]

The GODFATHER of the GREATEST game in the world..you can't say Football without saying Madden.He IS FOOTBALL..RIP to the GOAT

[@zublacus]

Thank you NFL Films. John Madden broke the mold. I saw Jim Otto at Safeway at Christmas and then a few days later John is gone. What a great childhood rooting for the Raiders.

[@newsieboys1171]

I actually teared up when I heard Coach passed away. I grew up watching him almost since I was born and was one of the most public figures out there that I can remember. For many of us, we still remember him going as far back as coach of the Raiders in the 70s. He knew the game as seen by his team's success and made the game enjoyable to watch even back then. The Raiders would have likely won more Super Bowls at that time if it weren't for the Steelers, which they played against in the playoffs 4 yrs in a row in one of the greatest rivalries in NFL history. He was a natural in the booth and as a game consultant. Truly a modern American icon. He will be greatly missed.

[@BondandBourne]

To call John Madden a legend would be an extreme understatement

[@twolfe669]

The GOAT in the truest form. Not just at football but In life and being a great person. Thanks for everything Coach!

[@curtisfranzen986]

I think it's because everyone could relate to him, and he could relate to everyone.

[@justinmix143]

Well said, Tim. Perfectly said mate.

[@leonardguillory2511]

Football ain't the same without him! ✊🏿

[@stevenpaynter4215]

yeah it is lol, i get the reach but cmon, he wil always be missed but ive been watching football since 2004 i dont think i ever watched a game where madden called it lol

[@Cody-wu5px]

Jesus loves u and died for u

[@christinalove8223]

@@stevenpaynter4215 you call yourself a fan football?

[@tonystephens6858]

@@stevenpaynter4215 How could you possibly watch an NFL game without Madden commentating? You call yourself a football fan? Go back to watching Taylor Swift videos and whacking off into a sock.

[@jgrj52]

​@stevenpaynter4215 you missed out. I get it if you didn't grow up watching him and pat together

[@Jayflo7]

John Madden we were so "damn lucky" to have you as our voice. There will never be another like you.