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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Vin Scully Pays Respects To Hall Of Fame Coach John Madden
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Vin Scully Pays Respects To Hall Of Fame Coach John Madden

Matthew Moreno
December 29, 2021
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Hall of Fame coach and broadcast icon John Madden passed away Tuesday at the age of 85. His unexpected death has been mourned by countless figures across North American sports, but Madden’s legacy also has taken the spotlight.

“Few individuals meant as much to the growth and popularity of professional football as Coach Madden, whose impact on the game both on and off the field was immeasurable,” the Raiders said in a statement.

Team owner Mark Davis lit the Al Davis Torch at Allegiant Stadium in honor of Madden, who was the first person to ever light it on Oct. 16, 2011.

“Tonight I light the torch in honor of and tribute to John Madden and Al Davis, who declared that the fire that burns the brightest in the Raiders Organization is the will to win,” Mark Davis said.

Retired Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully joined those remembering Madden, referring to the coach-turned-broadcaster as an “all-time” great and reflecting on learning from him while calling NFL games.

I was saddened to hear about the passing of John Madden, at age 85. One the all-time greats, he showed me the ropes during our brief football partnership. He was always kind and delightful. He can now join his former partner, Pat Summerall, in calling Super Bowls in heaven.

— Vin Scully (@TheVinScully) December 29, 2021

Madden led the Oakland Raiders to seven AFC title games and one Super Bowl title during his time as head coach. He finished a career 103-32-7 in the regular season, with a .759 winning percentage that is the best among NFL coaches with more than 100 games.

Madden made a successful transition into broadcasting and also lent his personality and name to the Madden NFL Football video game by EA Sports. It has become one of the best-selling video game franchises of all-time.

All Madden documentary re-airing

In the wake of Madden’s death, Fox Sports announced the “All Madden” documentary would re-air Tuesday night on FS1. The network is showing the special again on Wednesday at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. PT.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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