sports legend obituary Archives

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 9, 1977: Head coach John Madden of the Oakland Raiders watches the action from the sideline during Super Bowl XI on January 9, 1977 against the Minnesota Vikings at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Raiders beat the Vikings, 32-14 to win the professional football World Championship.19770109-FR-1977 Kidwiler Collection/Diamond Images

Sports

NFL Legend John Madden Dies at 85, Leaves Iconic Legacy

Published on December 29, 2021August 4, 2025

By David Close and Steve Almasy, Hall of Famer John Madden, whose Oakland Raiders teams never had a losing season and a beloved football analyst for three decades, has died, the NFL said Tuesday night. Madden, 85, passed away unexpectedly in the morning, according to the league. “On behalf of the entire NFL family, we extend