CBS Sports executive producer and friend of John Madden, Ted Shaker, remembers the football giant as one of the most influential figures in sports, and reflects on their friendship.
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he wasn't really a broadcaster… he was like, your uncle. an uncle that played ball either in high school, college or the pros… and was just a wiz at the game. we sat around every sunday and watched him as he broke the game down, but also cheered, exploded with excitement and always had a smart (or smart ass) thing to say that either made us smile or laugh… he was a fan of football like the rest of us, and that smile was infectious. he made football fun for me to watch as just a kid… he was a treasure of the game.
As a 40 yr old lifelong football fan I'm really feeling this loss. What a legend
Madden is great, abc is fake
There was an honest sincerity about John Madden which he wore on his sleeve. A one of a kind which will be missed. As there will never be another. RIP John. "Boom"
Madden was to football as Bob Ross was to painting.
how come they don't mention what he died from? you think he died from the chinese virus?
Football is impossible to watch these days. But I think Madden could make it bearable.
He was so much a part of my life from childhood to adult and my brothers and sister. We became a family of football Fanatics and maniacs!
He made watching football as kid so fun! Loved this guy. We all will surely miss you John!
And now Betty White. A True Golden Girl.
loved John, who didnt?
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Player to coach to broadcaster didn't even mention the video game and from comments I've seen that's all some people know about. 🙄
I mourn the loss of John Madden. I loved to watch and listen to him. No matter what I was doing, if I heard John Madden talking I stopped and listened. I watched football just so I could see Madden. What a loss to the world of football and sports in general. There will never be another. 1 of a kind. Thanks for the memories. Rip Sir…ðŸÂˆâ¤
RIP
Rest in Paradise to the Man, the Myth, the Legend, Mr FootBall himself Big Coach John Madden.
Al Micheals been around forever
More important than being a great player, coach, and broadcaster, he was a great human being. By all accounts I've seen, he was never mean to anyone, would stop and talk to strangers, fans, as if they were friends. God bless you, John Madden.
This Hurts!
Yes, great person, the state lowered the flag to halfmast for John Madden.
RIP Coach Madden. I always felt that there should have been a parody video game series of Madden called "Mad Dog" where a pit bull or rottweiler would come pee on a player's leg anytime he made a boneheaded mistake like a fumble or dropped pass.
A great man that made lives better for so many. A true legend. RIP
John Madden made the game of football understandable for the every day person but he was the most knowledgeable football man around We will miss a great man rest in peace Mr. Madden.
A true icon in ðŸÂˆ. Sleep well OG.
Mannnn my nephew just told me, My grandad played madden, My dad played madden, I play madden, My son play madden…. That's what you call leaving legacy behind.
John Madden rest in peace you was great for football may my father open the golden gates for you with football Angels escort you….. for your family sorry for your lost