John Madden, Longtime Football Broadcaster, Retires At 73 »

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John Madden, the burly former coach who has been one of pro football's most popular broadcast analysts for three decades, is calling it quits.

Madden worked for the past three seasons on NBC's Sunday night NFL game. His last telecast was the Super Bowl between Arizona and Pittsburgh.

"It's time," Madden said. "I'm 73 years old. My 50th wedding anniversary is this fall. I have two great sons and their families and their five grandchildren are at an age now when they know when I'm home and, more importantly, when I'm not."

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    TimALoftis8 months, 1 week ago

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    Mr. Madden was one of the best...no doubt he will be missed.

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      chevydog8 months, 1 week ago

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      Wish him good fortune in his retirement. He was a very good coach and became a very good and enjoyable analyst.

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        Charlson8 months, 1 week ago

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        Coach Madden is a Classic! Thanks for your contributions to the sport of pro football. Enjoy your retirement enriched in the knowledge that you made a difference to many people.

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          Shixa_Reborn8 months, 1 week ago

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          I don't watch much football, but the few games I do see were on Monday Night.

          I will miss him and the funny drawings he used to do.

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            Will13138 months, 1 week ago

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            JOHN.. thanks for making the game enjoyable.. you are/were a unique talent.. and if you get to south Florida.. stop in and have a beer..

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