The sports world lost an icon yesterday when the legendary hall of famer John Madden died at the age of 85.
The loss of a legend.
Hall of Famer John Madden, a true giant in coaching, broadcasting and gaming, has died at 85. pic.twitter.com/KP3VJ9zxKg
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 29, 2021
Whether it was on the field, in the booth, or in the world of video games, John Madden made historic impacts on so many different industries and helped grow the game of football for generations of fans.
A coaching legend. A broadcasting icon. Beloved by football fans everywhere.
Remembering John Madden. pic.twitter.com/6jbIl1kdZq
— NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2021
More than a game. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/vtn6HlMj1p
— NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2021
Wednesday on The Dan Dakich Show we went to our go to source of stories and adventures the great Eddie White, who shared how he met Madden, the encounters they had over the years, and the way Madden helped grow the game.
The football world today is celebrating the life of John Madden, a man whose relentless passion for the game & unique career will leave an indelible mark on the sport forever. A member of the Class of 2006, Madden died Tuesday. He was 85.
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— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) December 29, 2021
Eddie also highlights the impressive accomplishments of Madden, including having the highest winning percentage in NFL history and winning Super Bowl XI.
John Madden was a legend in everything he did. 🙌 (via @nflthrowback) pic.twitter.com/Jvmjmzpj8i
— NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2021
Give Dan’s conversation with Eddie White a listen as we celebrate the life of one of the NFL’s All-Time greats, John Madden.