John Madden: A Name Synonymous with Football

Madden's passion and excitement for the game was infectious. His legacy will live forever. He helped teach generations about the game of football through all of the media he was involved in. A humble spirit, a man who didn't care about looks, a man who didn't judge a book by its cover. As a coach, he allowed his players the freedom to be themselves, be it to sit on their helmets or grow out their hair if they wanted. He made his players realize their inner potential when he coached for the Raiders. He didn't care about wearing ties. He was a man's man. He was the type of guy you could sit down and have a beer with.