Legendary NFL coach and broadcaster John Madden dies at 85 l GMA

The former Oakland Raiders coach, broadcaster and namesake for the billion-dollar video game franchise, died unexpectedly on Tuesday.
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[@omarmitchell675]

He was a good man in real life, and a good man of sports. One of a kind. R.I.P.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

So close to New Year's too

[@omarmitchell675]

@@SUGAR_XYLER I know. He will be remembered. By all those, who knew him, or knew how f him; Young and Old.

[@disciplesimon2205]

I’ll miss him and hearing him broadcast on football games, Rest In Peace Madden. 🕊

[@tomcollins5112]

There should be a "John Madden Award" for the Coach of the Year.

[@jledge4797]

They should definitely change the name of the award, great idea!

[@marcosjuarez7809]

NFL football will never be the same without John Madden. Even with the passing John Madden, his spirit lives on. "Boom, right there."

[@joelgalvan8358]

He should also be remembered for the powerful teams he put on the field,as coach of Oakland raiders.

[@umbertocalvini7429]

John didn't have curfew for his players on Saturday night & they loved him for that & played hard for him, according to Kenny Stabler! 👏👍💪

[@high-defRJ]

I can't speak a lot about him since I am a 90s kid, but first watching him on Little Giants led me to love watching NFL on Sundays, particularly during college years. Great voice, and of course, great personality. Legend in every sort of way. Rest in Peace, Madden.

[@sly2392]

the greatest coach the raiders have ever had. RIP COACH.

[@runrafarunthebestintheworld]

What a great man. Dies just a few day his documentary aired on fox. RIP Madden.

[@stevengriffin5349]

One my teammates from UC Davis ( Bay Area HS ) got drafted by Raiders in 70’s . Got a SB ring . I asked him what Madden was like , “just like you see him on TV “

[@bookiebrown7012e]

God bless your soul John

[@stoveapple]

A sad day yesterday morning when we lost a legend. Rest in peace.

[@alexandershade4050]

So sad he’s still king in my books We got it from here!!

[@retroguy9494]

Oh no we DON'T "got it." He's from a generation the likes of which will never be seen again in at least MY lifetime. A real man's man. Tough but also kind, honest and with morals and respect. Not a hateful bone in his body. And not afraid to indulge a little with his food and huge cigars.

[@briannat1086]

I'm sorry, but I hate it when someone I love dies. An ICON of American football, John will be greatly missed by so many. Thanks for the wonderful memories Coach!

[@tyhairston5397]

R.I.p madden you live a long life

[@warxvandal9358]

I knew something was up with John. They kept bringing Him up in everything and then that Documentary just dropped. 😔 to see a Legend go. I’m truly 💔

[@borsch1115]

Rest in peace. Thanks for the memories

[@slimlynn6085]

A true legend! One of the G.O.A.T. He loved football! And, he loved Troy Aikman. COWBOYS! R.I.P. Dear Mr. John Madden. 🙏 for your family, friends, all those who admired and respected You. 👼❤🎀

[@jessecantu5130]

Wow rip madden you sure gave us plenty of great moments w our families and friends

[@JThom-yh3ef]

Even though I quit watching nfl for good, Madden was indeed the real deal. Rip Madden...you will never be forgotten.

[@robertjensen3786]

JOhn must be/have been the most loved person in pro football. You cant say enough about his greatness and goodness as a player, coach, and announcer.....he was so fun to watch as announcer......gonna miss him badly. Love ya John....you da best!

[@retroguy9494]

Well said dude! And TRUE!

[@retroguy9494]

@@milesdavidbanks3172 Yes; and we could definitely use more men like him! Especially THESE days!

[@shaunalbert7681]

R.I.P. Madden, may you cast calls with Pat Summerall in heaven

[@travisstreeter5092]

Everyone gets lucky and has a boss like John...just thank the heavens when it falls in line with your destiny and your career endeavor.

[@dignifiedblackman4742]

I heard he passed Sunday and loved the video game Madden best sports game

[@ldwankenobi5618]

💙

[@sam6stringestrada31]

NFL madden hands down the most realistic game play great coach and was never in the spotlight for sandals........ we will miss you !!!!

[@Aleyaha699]

John Madden is like the Betty White of football. Everyone loves him and no one said a bad word about him. Rest In power coach

[@mr.majestic2667]

He beat my dolphins in 1974 playoffs , SO i have no love for him .

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

@@mr.majestic2667 😂 that was the BEST year !!!

[@retroguy9494]

Dude! That's because, just LIKE Betty White, no one CAN say a bad word about him! He was really a good and kind man without hate or avarice. From a generation which is fast fading from us never to be seen again in MY lifetime, that's for sure!

[@Aleyaha699]

@@retroguy9494 I hear what you saying but it's not because he's from that generation. There's good people in every generation unfortunately we live in the smartphones generation where we know everyone's opinion. Imagine knowing everyone's opinion back 100 years ago?

[@retroguy9494]

@@Aleyaha699 Well, I disagree. As a younger (just barely) boomer who was raised by the greatest and silent generations I think the majority of those generations were good people. While there is good and bad in all generations, I think the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction now. Where togetherness, self sacrifice, community and patriotism were the norm, it has now been replaced by greed, self centeredness and apathy. Case in point. I live in my family home. Growing up everyone knew everybody else. Neighbors helped one another. Socialized with each other. And it was a good feeling of safety and security. Now, I am the 7th oldest person (as far as time living here) in my neighborhood (which is comprised of 3 streets). These new people don't even want to know me or wave or say hello. I've never even met my 2 next door neighbors. I tried being friendly to a few of them. But they looked at me like I had 2 heads or something. When I went to the people who used to live next doors house (they were only here a short while) to tell them they left the lights on in their SUV the wife answered the door and the husband immediately appeared, putting his arm around her in an almost 'protective' stance. They didn't even come out or invite me in, talking to me through the screen door. Betty White and John Madden's generation came through a depression and a world war and brought America to its very pinnacle in the 50's and 60's. Look at the shape we are in NOW! Say no more!

[@Mike-bs5xi]

Respect for Big Jhon. You will be missed.

[@douglasgarabedia2440]

One of the best coaches of ALL TIME..see you on the BUS somewhere John madden

[@michaelcharlesthearchangel]

So many great Madden videogames

[@donprinceprince1348]

R.ip john madden his voice gonna be missed in the board cast, I remember always hearing him when I use to playing madden video games in the early 2000's.

[@dianafromcalifornia5127]

I am an average 50 plus yr old woman and he always comforted me and humanized a sport I barely understand. I just enjoyed him all my life.

[@retroguy9494]

Yes, indeed he did! He was a good man!

[@retroguy9494]

@@milesdavidbanks3172 Indeed!

[@weather4lifeyar509]

Much love for John Madden thank you for broadcasting all those games BOOM lol may you rest in peace

[@anthonyclark4239]

Very great man to the football league of legends....

[@andrewattenboroughtwothumb4697]

A true word of legend of the nfl and madden football game franchise and of his name rip John madden

[@christopherwesterberg8555]

I remember him from Monday Night Football on ABC and Sunday Night Football on NBC

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales7218]

John Madden 10/04/36 28/12/21 85 años

[@duranventura128]

RIP

[@ronaldhenson3379]

Rest in peace to Pat summerall and John Madden

[@thelonesage3146]

Don't know much about the guy but seen him through the years growing up in the 90s At least his name will live on in the football games titles.

[@retroguy9494]

You missed out on a LOT bruh! He is of a generation which is fading from us more and more. Take a GOOD look at those still around because with them will go the last of civility, morals, kindness and 'mens men.'

[@stopping3928]

Rip

[@amit_patel654]

We'll miss you John. Tough Actin Tinactin! 💥

[@altonhumes5782]

#GMA #RIPFJohnMadden. #ToughActingCoach!!!

[@brandoninglin7566]

0:20-0:24 1:20-1:33 1:45-1:55 1:59-2:08 2:24-2:35 2:47 ❤🎉 I agree with that

[@Elwood128]

I never liked football but I like John Madden. Still hate corporate media though...

[@jasoneaton9477]

I remember him analyzing bratwurst at Lambeau field and giant stadium and soldier field.. he loved tailgating

[@Gary453]

ABC has a true story for once, RIP Coach.

[@Draracle20]

We lost him and Betty white just days apart

[@Syisulis]

Madden is the GOAT 😤

[@holystars]

didn't even know he was even sick

[@retroguy9494]

He wasn't. He passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.

[@retroguy9494]

@@milesdavidbanks3172 Happy belated birthday bruh! 😁

[@retroguy9494]

@@milesdavidbanks3172 YW! Hope it was a happy one! 😊

[@lamp3956]

One knee equals 2 feet

[@thegreatnessoftheraiders4948]

The ultimate Raider….

[@robocock475]

Guess he can't have any more sundaes to celebrate Sunday

[@retroguy9494]

A real man's man with his food and cigars! From when men weren't afraid to indulge a little. And he STILL lived to be 85. Not bad. Not bad at ALL!

[@oogabooga7882]

help i took a knee and i can't get up

[@dignifiedblackman4742]

Laugh 🤣🤣🤣

[@ElGallodeGarland]

Ion think elvis the king of rock and roll 👀

[@be9579]

Aeiou John Madden… (O)7

[@TheSithLord]

Elvis was a terrible person. Really idiotic to compare madden to him.

[@christopherwesterberg4511]

I remember him from Monday Night Football on ABC and Sunday Night Football on NBC