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John Madden dead at 85
twitter ^ | December 28, 2021 | Adam Schefter

Posted on 12/28/2021 4:13:46 PM PST by Trump20162020

NFL legend John Madden died unexpected this morning. He was 85.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: football; johnmadden; madden; nfl; raiders; rip
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To: dblshot

“He threw the ball. The ball went in the air.”
John Madden


61 posted on 12/28/2021 4:42:48 PM PST by Track9 (Agamemnon came home to a HRC type party. )
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To: Obadiah
Or the illegal drugs such as Fentanal coming across our porous border.
62 posted on 12/28/2021 4:42:52 PM PST by jonsie
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To: Trump20162020
=(.

Sad to hear. I was a kid when Madden was coaching the Oakland Raiders and got to experience all of his broadcast career. Seemed like a great guy, and he made broadcasts on CBS and then Fox a joy. RIP.
63 posted on 12/28/2021 4:44:00 PM PST by AnotherUnixGeek
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
The NFL should name the Super Bowl after him.

They WILL, if Electronic Arts ponies up the money for a video game placement.
64 posted on 12/28/2021 4:44:24 PM PST by Dr. Sivana ("There are only men and women."-- George Gilder, Sexual Suicide, 1973)
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To: billorites

Or A plane crashing into his bus.


65 posted on 12/28/2021 4:45:10 PM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie (Let's go Brandon)
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To: Trump20162020

Remember those Madden Raider teams? Snake Stabler, Cliff Branch, Belitnikoff, Casper, Jack Tatum, Vilipiano


66 posted on 12/28/2021 4:45:46 PM PST by grumpygresh (Civil disobedience by jury nullification. )
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To: Trump20162020

Oh no. Truly the end of an era.

Godspeed, John and thank you.


67 posted on 12/28/2021 4:45:57 PM PST by SE Mom (Screaming Eagle Mom)
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To: Trump20162020

Now he can fly to heaven...

Rest in Peace


68 posted on 12/28/2021 4:46:11 PM PST by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://youtu.be/wH-pk2vZG2M)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
The NFL should name the Super Bowl after him.

That's a REALLY great idea!

69 posted on 12/28/2021 4:47:17 PM PST by JennysCool ("It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled." - Mark Twain)
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To: jonsie

Hmm, interesting. Hadn’t thought of that.


70 posted on 12/28/2021 4:47:22 PM PST by Obadiah (Fauci is the golden calf of science.)
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To: Trump20162020

Wow. Two of the greatest legends in broadcasting in the same year.


71 posted on 12/28/2021 4:50:23 PM PST by rhinohunter (“Being woke means you’re a loser” — Donald J. Trump)
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To: dblshot

“If there’s mud on the players’ jersey, the there is less mud on the field”.

John Madden


72 posted on 12/28/2021 4:52:49 PM PST by DownInFlames (P)
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To: CommerceComet

“When someone is 85, how unexpected is that person’s death?”

Shut up!😎


73 posted on 12/28/2021 4:52:50 PM PST by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: Responsibility2nd

Well there is that.


74 posted on 12/28/2021 4:55:37 PM PST by dblshot
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To: nickcarraway
There was a full page newspaper ad warning people about that voyage of the Lusitania.

Paid for by the German embassy.

On the day she put to sea, there were also people on the pier in NYC warning passengers that the ship was a legitimate target.

75 posted on 12/28/2021 4:56:22 PM PST by Captain Walker ("The side that has Truth gets Humor as a bonus.")
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To: Dr. Sivana


Miller Lite - "The First Lite Beer Open" 1986
76 posted on 12/28/2021 4:56:46 PM PST by Kid Shelleen (Beat your plowshares into swords. Let the weak say I am strong)
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To: Lurker

He invented the “mean machine” at Oakland. Do you remember the stick em that his receivers would wear? Good football back then.


77 posted on 12/28/2021 4:56:56 PM PST by redshawk ( I want my red balloon. ( https://youtu.be/zNLpfEDliV0)
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To: Trump20162020

Of all the great coaches from the 1970s, I think only Bud Grant is still alive.


78 posted on 12/28/2021 4:57:24 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Track9

“Madden is on the field. He wants to know if it’s real. They said yes, get your big butt out of here! He does!”

-Radio call after “The Holy Roller” against the Chargers.


79 posted on 12/28/2021 4:58:40 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Trump20162020

So sad! Fox Sports was planning the All Madden Team for this year too. So enjoyed watching him over the years too.


80 posted on 12/28/2021 5:04:08 PM PST by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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