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John Madden calls it a career

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Hall of fame coach and perhaps the most famous NFL commentator of all time, John Madden announced this morning that he has retired from broadcasting.

John Madden announced his retirement from the broadcast booth Thursday morning. Madden, 73, is a Hall of Famer for his coaching career that included a Super Bowl championship with the Oakland Raiders. But, Madden became a household name for his broadcasting career.

Madden has been broadcasting NFL games for 30 years, most recently as the partner of Al Michaels on NBC's Sunday Night Football. Madden has also been the face of the popular Madden football video game.

Madden released this statement.

"It’s time," said Madden in a statement released by NBC Sports. "I’m 73 years old. My 50th wedding anniversary is this fall. I have two great sons and their families and my five grandchildren are at an age now when they know when I’m home and, more importantly, when I’m not."

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take that slandog

"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh

RIP Harry Kalas 1936-2009 -NPK

by NorthPhillyKid on Apr 16, 2009 11:41 AM EDT reply actions  

oh thank god… no more references to stick ’em, brett favre, or defining a word using either the word itself or a mindless string of non-related words

"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel

by foos05 on Apr 16, 2009 11:49 AM EDT reply actions  

as much as Madden annoys the shit out of me … I’m going to miss making fun of him. Now when Joe Buck retires there will be much rejoice, man I hate that guy.

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Apr 16, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

really?

i like joe buck. I think him and troy make a pretty good broadcasting team… even though there is a little bit of a cowboy flavour

Representing CANADA eh?

by awat5 on Apr 16, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like Aikman … Joe Buck is a pompous piece of shit who also happens to be a philly hater and he doesn’t hide it at all.

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Apr 16, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Former Eagle...

And one of the best known broadcasters. Good time to call it a career and enjoy life…

Andy Reid - Causing High Blood Pressure Since 1999

by Philthy on Apr 16, 2009 12:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Tough Actin' Tanactin

Gonna be missed, Legend of the Game…

by sports00fan00 on Apr 16, 2009 12:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Legend NFL-retire!!!

Legend NFL-retire!!!
73-year-old John Madden is calling it quits.
NBC said- he has decided to retire.See more here:John Madden-retire

by hally on Apr 16, 2009 12:41 PM EDT reply actions  

spam

"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel

by foos05 on Apr 16, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Brett Favre

Pretty funny that he retires when Favre ACTUALLY retires!
goodbye to a great announcer, who loves his quarterbacks with gray beards and from Mississippi

by nyeaglesfan on Apr 16, 2009 12:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Yea. I always kinda figured it would be Peter King who would retire when Favre actually retired.

by captain nodar on Apr 16, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL! There was nothing left for Madden once the great Favre retired…

by JasonB on Apr 16, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

But how will we survive without hearing him talk about Brett Favre during an Eagles-Redskins game, or knowing that the team that scores the most points would win the game?

(Though while he’s been fairly bad as of late, when he was together with Summerall and they were both in their heydays, they were pretty great at what they did)

by wildcatlh on Apr 16, 2009 12:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Great....

Now we have to listen to pencil head Chris Collinsworth. While I was never a huge fan of Madden, he is a ton better than Collinsworth. I hate that guy.

by bdawk4ever on Apr 16, 2009 1:08 PM EDT reply actions  

+ 1

Collinsworth is a smug, know-it-all, tool box…..needs to know his place and stay behind the desk at the studio and floss Costas’ jock.

Loooooook here brotha'.....who you jivein' with that Cosmic Debris!!!???

by OkieEagle on Apr 16, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

skip

no one is worse than skip bayless! in-terms of smugness, arrogance

by nyeaglesfan on Apr 16, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

honestly...

i wonder if harry kalas’s passing has anything to do with this.

by awd777 on Apr 16, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions  

I thought about that too actually.

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Apr 16, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

My thought when I first heard it!

Seeing someone of similar lifestyle, career, etc. die had to have SOME influence on this decision…same age factor too. I can’t remember what health problems Madden has had, but I’m sure his own health needs are on his mind

The team of Pat Sumerall and John Madden on CBS then FOX, were my favorite team. After they split-up I didn’t think Madden was as good with others…Summerall and Madden were made for each other.

by AlwaysHopeful on Apr 16, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I’m gonna miss the old man.

"There's a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at." - Richard Pryor

by DennardC on Apr 16, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions  

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