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[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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 .

[@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]

🇵🇰

[@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!

[@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.

[@lancewright3058]

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?

[@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

[@_Booo_Celtics]

Man where did all this pollen come from?

[@mayhemjr.803]

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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@miguelsandoval1985]

Pat Summeral & John Madden Are Still Calling NFL Football Games From The Heavens. RIP Pat & John.

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

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

[@lofttm969]

“You jerk! You big jerk!” What a legend

[@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

[@ProKarate]

One of the greatest NFL coaches of that era: John Madden - Oakland Raiders, Don Shula - Miami Dolphins, Tom Landry - Dallas Cowboys, Chuck Noll - Pittsburgh Steelers. All have been inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame.

[@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.

[@BrowniesByTheLake]

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.

[@wyndonpendergraft]

I love that. "I run to the left all the time." Well, stop it.

[@Rusher-Bolt]

A coach, broadcaster, and above all a legend.

[@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.

[@SportsLifeForLife]

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

[@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

[@cesarbaca]

Daly City. My home town born and raised. John Madden did a lot for the High Schools in Daly City. May he Rest In Peace

[@mayhemjr.803]

I spent the first years as well as some of my teenage years in Daly City and proud John Madden called it home. John went to Jefferson High. I'm a Westmoor High graduate 1986

[@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! 🙏

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@vannatter1073]

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

[@dillondank5662]

"He got hit so hard he got up looking out his ear hole" -Jon Madden

[@hortinus]

😂😂😂😂

[@brianhumphrey9245]

Him and Howard made football so enjoyable as kid!

[@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.

[@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.

[@StillTheVoid]

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

[@Michaelmax2121]

I’m from Australia. John maddens commentary taught me a lot about American football ……absolutely loved the man rip mr madden

[@briangibson7953]

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

[@justcooperdann3888]

This truly is the final and hardest goodbye

[@angusquake]

"Too Tall Jones ... he's a human helicopter with suitcase arms!" -- John Madden, CBS Sports

[@georgep.burdell7237]

"Kurt Gouveia . . . He's a great role model for kids because he has all five vowels in his name." :-D R.I.P. Coach 🕊️

[@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. 💕

[@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

[@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

[@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 🙄

[@scottedwards4715]

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

[@FakefulandDisgracedSlaveClass]

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!"

[@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

[@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👍🏿🙏🏿

[@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...

[@BondandBourne]

To call John Madden a legend would be an extreme understatement

[@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

[@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...

[@ReasonTakesMe]

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

[@lukemullin]

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

[@malanpapenfus6667]

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

[@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?

[@bigstretchdaddy]

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

[@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 💀

[@BrowniesByTheLake]

@@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@kevingreen2400]

No one will ever be able to personify the essence of the game like Coach Madden did. He could explain it and teach it like no one ever could. To know he had a masters and teaching credentials is no surprise Heck, you watch this and Coach will impart wisdom. RIP Coach Madden

[@tcurr0309]

I'll always credit Madden and the Raiders for teaching me that you can never give up on a dream you have. They fought for like 6 or 7 years to get past the best teams in the AFC to win him a SB.

[@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

[@RyZ763]

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

[@bobcarter4343]

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

[@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.

[@matthewrowley813]

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

[@markwest8960]

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

[@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.

[@Jayflo7]

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

[@louisblackwell2603]

I just realized John Madden was the original Cool-Aid man..lmao Ohh Yeah

[@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

[@g.r.x.racer-1737]

He debuted Joe Montana. He debuted Tom Brady. He coached Ken Stabler. He watched Bob Griese,Terry Bradshaw, John Elway. R.I.P. Uncle John.

[@trevertravis8963]

Brett Favre

[@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....

[@stevenhaffley9852]

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

[@theearl1477]

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

[@brettd530]

What a great guy. Just a genuinely good dude with a fantastic sense of humor and personality. A true original and an NFL legend through and through. This is probably my favorite episode of A Football Life

[@aCole1629]

Rip to a legend he will be missed greatly 🕊

[@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.

[@EDOGG62]

A great era for football, a great team, and a truly great man.

[@HyperInflation2020]

The 1980s and 90s with Madden and Summerall, calling the games. We all miss those years, those games. What a special time we were living in.

[@mikemwa22]

They should put a Madden statue, in every city, that has an NFL team!

[@KCdeathbat]

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

[@eliasreed5143]

If it wasn't for Madden, the Video Games wouldn't be named after a legend. R.I.P ❤😢

[@jwmson7791]

My all time favorite! Like him, his story is legendary. Will always miss him. 😪 ♥️🏈🏈

[@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🏈🏆🎮🕊