John Madden

John Madden

John Earl Madden is a former American professional football player in the National Football League, a former Super Bowl-winning head coach with the Oakland Raiders in the American Football League and later the NFL, and a former color commentator for NFL telecasts. In 2006, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his coaching career. He is also widely known for the long-running Madden NFL video game series he has endorsed and fronted since 1988. Madden broadcast with Pat Summerall in the 1980s and 1990s, on CBS and later Fox. He was also the last color commentator...
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quick facts
Birthdate:April 10, 1936
Birthplace:Austin, Minnesota
Age:76
Height:6' 4"
All Positions Played:Offensive Lineman
Education:California Polytechnic State University, College of San Mateo
Also known as:John Earl Madden, ジョン・マッデン

Former football teams for John Madden

Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
Offensive Lineman

TV appearances by John Madden

Full Color Football: The History of the American Football League
Full Color Football: The History of the American Football League
Series Aired: September 16, 2009 - October 14, 2009
Number of seasons:1
Genre:Documentary, Sports
Network:Showtime
Football Night in America
Football Night in America
Series Aired: September 10, 2006
Number of seasons:5
Genre:Sports
Network:NBC

Written works by John Madden

  • One Size Doesn't Fit All
    One Size Doesn't Fit All
  • Hey, Wait a Minute! (I Wrote a Book!)
    Hey, Wait a Minute! (I Wrote a Book!)
  • One Knee Equals Two Feet (and Everything Else You Need To Know About Football)
    One Knee Equals Two Feet (and Everything Else You Need To Know About Football)
  • John Madden's Ultimate Tailgating
    John Madden's Ultimate Tailgating
  • The Poetry of Cinema
    The Poetry of Cinema
Title
One Size Doesn't Fit All
Hey, Wait a Minute! (I Wrote a Book!)
One Knee Equals Two Feet (and Everything Else You Need To Know About Football)
John Madden's Ultimate Tailgating
The Poetry of Cinema
wilderness and its tenants
Adam Malt defrosted
Untitled Autobiography
The First Book of Football-Pap
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Education

California Polytechnic State University
California Polytechnic State University
Founded:March 8, 1901
Colors:Gold, Green
Mascot:Musty the Mustang

California Polytechnic State University, or Cal Poly, is a public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. The university is one of two polytechnic campuses in the 23-member California State University system. Comprising six distinct colleges, the university offers 70...
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NFL players from California Polytechnic State University
NamePositionMost recent team
Chris Gocong Linebacker Cleveland Browns
Ramses Barden Wide receiver New York Giants
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College of San Mateo
College of San Mateo
Location:San Mateo
Founded:1922
Colors:Blue, White
Mascot:Bulldog

College of San Mateo is a community college in San Mateo, California. It is part of the San Mateo County Community College District. Established in 1922, CSM serves about 10,000 students each semester. The college offers 99 majors, 67 A.A./A.S. degree majors, 67 certificate...
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Hometown of John Madden

Austin
Austin, Minnesota
Population:200

Austin is a city in Mower County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 24,718 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Mower County. The southern part of the city is in Austin Township while the northern part is in Lansing Township; the city is politically independent of both. Austin is...
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Places John Madden has lived

Map showing Places Lived by John Madden
MarkerLocationPopulation
A Daly City 101,123
B Pleasanton 70,285
C Minnesota 5,344,861
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Personal relationships of John Madden

Virginia Fields
Virginia Fields
Relationship type:Marriage
Together since:1959

Virginia Madden is the wife on John Madden, football coach, sports announcer, TV spokesperson.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    On which TV program did John Madden play a part in a guest role?
  • A:
    The famous actor briefly joined the cast of The Simpsons.
  • Q:
    Where was John Madden born?
  • A:
    John Madden was born in Austin.
  • Q:
    When was John Madden drafted into the National Football League?
  • A:
    He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number 244 overall pick in the 1958 NFL Draft.
  • Q:
    When did John Madden retire from professional sports?
  • A:
    He began his sports career in 1958 and retired in the year 1958.
  • Q:
    What is a famous quote by John Madden?
  • A:
    Noteworthy quotations include: "Coaches have to watch for what they don't want to see and listen to what they don't want to hear."
  • Q:
    Where did John Madden go to school?
  • A:
    John Madden went to California Polytechnic State University.

Awards & Accolades

  • Pro Football Hall of Fame
    2006

Quotes

  • Coaches have to watch for what they don't want to see and listen to what they don't want to hear.

    - John Madden
  • Here's a guy who can use his arms and legs at the same time.

    - John Madden
  • In order for this team to win the game, the QB has to throw the ball.

    - John Madden
John Madden
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