FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2015, file photo, former Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden speaks about former quarterback Ken Stabler, pictured at rear, at a ceremony honoring Stabler during halftime of an NFL football game between the Raiders and the Cincinnati Bengals in Oakland, Calif. Pro Football Hall of Fame coaches John Madden and Marv Levy are among the presenters chosen to welcome the eight-person Class of 2016 at the induction ceremonies on Aug. 6 in Canton, Ohio. Madden will speak on behalf of the late quarterback Ken Stabler, who played for Madden with the Oakland Raiders in the 1970s. The quarterback died in 2015 at the age of 69. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Here is how the MMA community reacted to the death of legendary NFL coach John Madden
NFL coach John Madden passed away on the 28th of December, 2021. He was 85.
Born on the 10th of April, 1936 in Austin, Minnesota, Madden took up coaching when he was just 24 years of age. Starting out as an assistant coach for Allan Hancock College in 1960, Madden became the head coach of the Oakland Raiders by the end of the decade.
Madden led the Raiders to a Super Bowl victory in 1977.
After a successful coaching stint, Madden started out as a sportscaster, joining CBS as a colour commentator in 1979. He worked with CBS for nearly 15 years, before moving to Fox, ABC Sports and NBC Sports (in that order).
The iconic MADDEN NFL video game series developed by EA Sports is named after Madden.
Following his death, NFL’s official Twitter handle mourned his loss. Their Tweet read:
“The NFL is saddened to share the passing of the legendary John Madden. He was 85.”
The MMA community were saddened by John Madden’s death. UFC boss Dana White was quick to react to Madden’s passing.
Here are some of the Twitter reactions from the MMA world:
Former UFC champ and current commentator Daniel Cormier is a big fan of American Football:
UFC and NFL reporter Megan Olivi made her feelings known:
Rest in peace – John Madden!
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