‘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 commentator
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 broadcasting
Madden was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006, 28 years after coaching his final game
He remained wildly popular with young people, thanks partly to the EA Sports video game, Madden NFL
