‘RIP to a legend of our game’: Tom Brady and LeBron James lead tributes to John Madden after the Super Bowl-winning coach and commentator famed for his video game association dies aged 82
- John Madden’s death was confirmed on Tuesday by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell
- Madden was a beloved coach for the Oakland Raiders and hugely popular commentatorĀ
- Madden was only 32 when then-Raiders owner Al Davis hired him to coach Oakland in 1969
- Oakland never had a losing record under Madden, winning seven division titles and making the playoffs eight times
- He retired from coaching in 1978, with a fear of flying contributing to his decision to step down and take up broadcastingĀ
- Madden was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006, 28 years after coaching his final gameĀ
- He remained wildly popular with young people, thanks partly to the EA Sports video game, Madden NFLĀ