Madden, whose coaching of the Oakland Raiders earned him a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, the NFL announced.
John Madden speaks at a press conference during Super Bowl XLV on Feb. 3, 2011, in Dallas.
"On behalf of the entire NFL family, we extend our condolences to Virginia, Mike, Joe and their families," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement."We all know him as the Hall of Fame coach of the Oakland Raiders and broadcaster who worked for every major network, but more than anything, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather."
After stints in college football, he was hired by the Oakland Raiders as the linebackers coach in 1967. After two seasons, he became head coach; at just 32 years old, he was the youngest to hold that position in the American Football League.John Madden, head coach of the Oakland Raiders, talks with quarterback Ken Stabler on the sidelines, circa 1975.
As remarkable as his coaching career was, Madden had perhaps even more of an impact in media. In 1979, he joined CBS as a color commentator and would go on to become the first sports broadcaster to work for all of the major networks.
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