Today we lost a legend.
Take a look back at Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster John Madden’s iconic career. pic.twitter.com/P6MmCHsWnO
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) December 29, 2021
The NFL world lost a legend on Tuesday, with news that John Madden unexpectedly passed away on the morning of December 28.
Madden was the voice of a generation and gave so much to the game of football from his time as the Raiders head coach to his memorable moments in the commentator booth and the iconic Madden NFL video game.
There will never be another John Madden.
Shortly after the news of his passing, people on social media began sharing their favorite John Madden memories.
You can check out some of the best Madden moments below,
John Madden, the G.O.A.T. pic.twitter.com/dnEvOnF6ZY
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) December 29, 2021
John Madden was a coaching legend but was also a genius as a commentator
I can’t imagine how many people became NFL fans because he made it more entertaining
Thanksgiving as a child was even more fun thanks to his energy, creativity & love for the gamepic.twitter.com/hhIID8G0YB
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) December 29, 2021
John Madden calling NFL games was the absolute best pic.twitter.com/CRT67TtXDR
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) December 29, 2021
"Football has been my life, and it's given me so much."
Rest in peace to the legendary John Madden 🙏 pic.twitter.com/0XYD9FbXhF
— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) December 29, 2021
RIP John Madden pic.twitter.com/kCldUfhwh5
— Jeff McDevitt (@JeffMcDev) December 29, 2021
long live john madden pic.twitter.com/3X7GTIBfgf
— Tyler R. Tynes (@TylerRickyTynes) December 29, 2021
RIP to the voice of football for generations, John Madden. pic.twitter.com/0hJgtZsxwc
— adam holt (@Bolt_Holt) December 29, 2021
John Madden was an icon in sports and in life….he was an amazing man in so many ways…it was a blessing that we got to see "All-Madden" on Christmas Day and there will never ever be another John Madden…..the world was better for him being in it…..RIP Coach pic.twitter.com/4sB1BeBuTZ
— VintageSports (@VintageSportss) December 29, 2021
RIP to John Madden. True legend. pic.twitter.com/oR35ZyCIHk
— Fernando Ramirez (@RealFRamirez) December 29, 2021
John Madden has passed away at the age of 85. Rest In Peace, John… pic.twitter.com/gW1N4rFprZ
— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) December 29, 2021
John Madden and Pat Summerall.
Simply the best.
— John Ellis (@1PantherPlace) December 29, 2021
In honor of the late, great John Madden: "I'll tell ya, what Tom Brady just did gives me goosebumps" pic.twitter.com/4lNX7C510m
— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) December 29, 2021
RIP John Madden, a true icon transcending sports. Here is a 1987 commercial he filmed with Geoff Bodine, Brett Bodine, Tim Richmond, and Darrell Waltrip pic.twitter.com/JS1molc69m
— nascarman (@nascarman_rr) December 29, 2021
Our deepest condolences go out to Madden’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.
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