John Madden, legendary NFL sportscaster and coach, dies at 85
"There will never be another John Madden, and we will forever be indebted to him for all he did to make football and the NFL what it is today," said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
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NFL legend John Madden dies at 85
NFL fans are mourning the loss of John Madden, one of football's most recognizable figures of all time. The Hall of Fame coach-turned broadcaster and namesake of the wildly popular "Madden NFL" video game franchise died on Tuesday. He was 85-years-old. CBS News' Michael George has more, and then CBS Sports senior NFL reporter Jonathan Jones joins CBSN to discuss the life and legacy of one of the most iconic and influential figures in NFL history.
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