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Today we just said farewell to a truly great American icon - John Madden

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lousubcap
lousubcap Posts: 32,407
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What a life and so impactful across football, broadcasting, bus travel, All-Madden selections, video games, Turducken and so much more in life. Larger than life in so many respects.
Condolences to his family, friends, all who got to know him up close and personal and his legions of fans world-wide.    

Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 10,768
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    RIP my friend and my first and favorite NFL Coach 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • Eggdicted_Dawgfan
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan Posts: 1,896
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    Damn I had not heard that. Another legend gone. Man I hate to hear that. 
    Snellville, GA


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  • Langner91
    Langner91 Posts: 2,120
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    I missed the Fox documentary on Christmas day.  I see it will be available to stream on 1/3/22 on ESPN+, Peacock, and Tubi.  I will have to wait to see it.

    I grew up with him in the broadcast booth.  

    RIP Coach.
    Clinton, Iowa
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    Christmas Day they had a special on about him. Sorry to hear of his passing. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • pgprescott
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    Langner91 said:
    I missed the Fox documentary on Christmas day.  I see it will be available to stream on 1/3/22 on ESPN+, Peacock, and Tubi.  I will have to wait to see it.

    I grew up with him in the broadcast booth.  

    RIP Coach.
    I suspected he was failing when they aired the documentary and there was a good amount of nostalgic banter amongst the on air personalities. The man changed the way and level of enjoyment for a couple generations. The league and players owe him a great amount of homage. RIP. 
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    One of my favorite commercials. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
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    RIP Madden.  Great guy, knew how to live well.  "I haven't worked a day in my life".

    The turducken has been around forever here, I think he popularized it to the masses outside Louisiana when he was introduced to one on national TV.  IMO, great novelty, but they're not worth the work (or money if you buy one).
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  • ColtsFan
    ColtsFan Posts: 6,350
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    Sprayed some "Tough Actin' Tinactin" on my feet this morning.

    Madden is no doubt an iconic man. 
    ~ John - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, KJ Jr, PK Original, Ardore Pizza Oven, King Disc 
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • dmchicago
    dmchicago Posts: 4,516
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    ColtsFan said:
    Sprayed some "Tough Actin' Tinactin" on my feet this morning.

    Madden is no doubt an iconic man. 
    There’s a guy that cares about his feet!
    Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin

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    "If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
    Dennis - Austin,TX
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,981
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    Nice remembrance of Madden here over at ESPN.com - it's actually from last spring, but has been reposted with his passing:

    https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31215567/coach-broadcaster-esports-icon-legacy-john-madden
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,168
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    Perhaps there’s football in heaven?  If so, I hope these guys are part of it!


    Flint, Michigan
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,537
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    nolaegghead said:
    RIP Madden.  Great guy, knew how to live well.  "I haven't worked a day in my life".

    The turducken has been around forever here, I think he popularized it to the masses outside Louisiana when he was introduced to one on national TV.  IMO, great novelty, but they're not worth the work (or money if you buy one).
    Tell me about it, lol  :) Had to get it off the bucket list  =)
    canuckland
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  • ryantt
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    As a kid, I always got a kick out of the 12 legged turkeys he had for his TDay broadcast.  
    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,765
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    RIP John Madden!
    and on a lighter note . . . I got to appreciate JM more through the comedy
    of Frank Caliendo:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AryGHXh3nzQ


    https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xu5xc




    aka marysvilleksegghead
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    Henny Youngman:
    I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
    Bob Hope: When I wake up in the morning, I don’t feel anything until noon, and then it’s time for my nap
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    John Madden: I love to see a fat guy score.
    Pat Summerall: Why is that John?
    John Madden: Because first you get a fat guy spike, then you get a fat guy dance.

    Classic.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,407
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    I hope you caught the opening of any network NFL broadcasts today.  The tributes were appropriate and sincere in recognizing the life of the man who launched the NFL on the trajectory of where it is today.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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