The football world lost an icon on Tuesday with the passing of Hall of Famer John Madden.
Madden, 85, was the head coach of the Raiders for 10 years, leading the franchise to its first-ever championship in Super Bowl XI. After retiring from coaching, Madden went on to a 40-year broadcasting career, where he cemented his legacy as one of the most adored figures in the game. He gained further renown for the long-running video game series, Madden NFL, which has bore his name since 1988.
“On behalf of the entire NFL family, we extend our condolences to Virginia, Mike, Joe and their families,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in a statement.