NFL pronounces on the death of John Madden
The NFL issued a statement on Tuesday in which it pronounced itself on the death of John Madden, a member of the Hall of Fame as a coach and also a very charismatic figure in American sports.
Madden also served as an important broadcaster for this discipline. “On behalf of the entire NFL family, we extend our condolences,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “We all know him as the Raiders Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster who worked for all the major networks.”
John Madden’s .759 win percentage as a head coach is still the highest in NFL history (min. 100 games).
All 103 of his career wins came with the Raiders, the most by any head coach in franchise history. pic.twitter.com/OsitAyGhqI
– ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 29, 2021
His coaching career began in 1969 and he was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 2006, 28 years after directing their last meeting.
