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Legendary John Madden: Life in Photos

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John Madden, tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, poses for a portrait photo in July 1959.
John Madden, tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, poses for a portrait photo in July 1959. AP
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John Madden, head coach of the Oakland Raiders, looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game circa in 1977.
John Madden, head coach of the Oakland Raiders, looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game circa in 1977. Getty Images
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John Madden coaches his Oakland Raiders to a 20-14 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on November 12, 1972, at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
John Madden coaches his Oakland Raiders to a 20-14 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on November 12, 1972, at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. NFL
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Raiders' head coach John Madden celebrates with his players in the Oakland Raiders 32-14 win over the Minnesota Vikings at Super Bowl XI played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on January 9, 1977.
Raiders’ head coach John Madden celebrates with his players in the Oakland Raiders 32-14 win over the Minnesota Vikings at Super Bowl XI played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on January 9, 1977. NFL
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Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden and owner Al Davis hold the super bowl trophy after the Oakland Raiders defended the Minnesota Vikings 32-14 in Super Bowl XI on January 9, 1977.
Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden and owner Al Davis hold the super bowl trophy after the Oakland Raiders defended the Minnesota Vikings 32-14 in Super Bowl XI on January 9, 1977. Sporting News via Getty Images
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John Madden gives advice to players at UC Berkeley on July 26, 1980.
John Madden gives advice to players at UC Berkeley on July 26, 1980. MediaNews Group via Getty Images
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John Madden smiles while operating his private bus in 1970.
John Madden smiles while operating his private bus in 1970. Sporting News via Getty Images
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John Madden practices the electronic charting device Telestrator for an upcoming NFL football Super Bowl broadcast on CBS on Jan. 21, 1982.
John Madden practices the electronic charting device Telestrator for an upcoming NFL football Super Bowl broadcast on CBS on Jan. 21, 1982. AP
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Pat Summerall and John Madden appear together commentating for a CBS NFL broadcast.
Pat Summerall and John Madden appear together commentating for a CBS NFL broadcast. Corbis via Getty Images
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John Madden appears on set for 129th episode of Saturday Night Live as host on January 30, 1982.
John Madden appears on set for 129th episode of Saturday Night Live as host on January 30, 1982. NBCUniversal via Getty Images
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Pat Summerall (left) and John Madden are paired in the broadcast booth together for the last time at Super Bowl XXXVI at the Louisiana Superdome on February 3, 2002.
Pat Summerall (left) and John Madden are paired in the broadcast booth together for the last time at Super Bowl XXXVI at the Louisiana Superdome on February 3, 2002. Getty Images
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Al Michaels (left) and John Madden welcome football great and former colleague Frank Gifford (center) to the broadcast booth, posing for a photo on November 11, 2002.
Al Michaels (left) and John Madden welcome football great and former colleague Frank Gifford (center) to the broadcast booth, posing for a photo on November 11, 2002. Disney General Entertainment Con
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John Madden is spotted during the EA Sports' Ninth Annual Football Videogame Tournament at Super Bowl XXXVII at Axiom Stadium.
John Madden is spotted during the EA Sports’ Ninth Annual Football Videogame Tournament at Super Bowl XXXVII at Axiom Stadium. WireImage
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NBC Sports commentators John Madden and Al Michaels broadcast a game together on Sunday Night Football.
NBC Sports commentators John Madden and Al Michaels broadcast a game together on Sunday Night Football. NBCUniversal via Getty Images
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Peyton Manning talks with John Madden at the 2004 ESPY Awards after party at the Mondrian Hotel on July 14, 2004 in Hollywood, California.
Peyton Manning talks with John Madden at the 2004 ESPY Awards after party at the Mondrian Hotel on July 14, 2004 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images
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Broadcaster and former Oakland Raiders coach John Madden poses with his bust after the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 5, 2006, in Canton, Ohio.
Broadcaster and former Oakland Raiders coach John Madden poses with his bust after the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 5, 2006, in Canton, Ohio. AP
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John Madden smiles on camera during his broadcasting of the Washington Redskins at the Dallas Cowboys game at Texas Stadium.
John Madden smiles on camera during his broadcasting of the Washington Redskins at the Dallas Cowboys game at Texas Stadium. USA Today Network/Sipa USA
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John Madden and Jonathan Ogden (right) are shown together during the 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
John Madden and Jonathan Ogden (right) are shown together during the 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Kirby Lee/USA Today Network/Sipa USA