Top 10 John Madden Quotes – NFL Legend Talks About Tom Brady, Troy Aikman, And Turduckens

John Madden, one of the most ubiquitous names in soccer for the past six decades, died Tuesday at the age of 85.

He is best known by a generation as the voice of the popular “Madden NFL” video game franchise, but Madden also made a huge impact as a coach and Hall of Fame announcer. After serving as the Raiders head coach for 10 seasons (1969-1978), a career that included a victory in Super Bowl XI, Madden became known for his use of the telestrator and his ability to bring Everyman’s sensibility to life. the transmission booth.

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Soccer fans loved the sound of the famous “Boom!” From Madden. calls during NFL games, but dropped many other gems throughout his life. And many of them had nothing to do with football.

These are some of the best quotes of Madden’s career.

1. John Madden on cubes

Madden, along with announcer Pat Summerall, were calling for a game in the 1980s near the advent of the Gatorade shower. The tradition was three years old and a third cube had been added to a team’s sideline. That led Madden to refer to the three cubes as a family and diagram which cube would be poured into which player.

2. John Madden on Troy Aikman’s (lack of) facial hair

Aikman had been a few years in his career at this point, but that didn’t stop him from being subjected to some pranks from Madden. In particular, Madden poked fun at Aikman’s inability to grow a beard and helped him by drawing one on his face during the broadcast.

3. John Madden on this mistake

Madden was a master in personification. During a game where a bug landed on camera, Madden took the time to pay tribute to the bug and gave us a glimpse of what the bug might have been thinking.

4. John Madden on body heat

Always a teacher, Madden didn’t just impart footballing wisdom to the watching public. He also gave fans a biology lesson, letting them know how heat escapes from the body after former Cowboys guard Nate Newton removed his helmet.

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5. John Madden at the turducken

Madden helped start the tradition of NFL players being awarded turkey feet after performing well in Thanksgiving games. But it’s clear where Madden’s true avian passions were: the turducken, a combination of turkey, chicken, and duck.

6. John Madden on Tom Brady

Playing in Super Bowl XXXVI, Tom Brady led the Patriots in a late series against the Rams. Brady put the Pats at field goal range, and Adam Vinatieri delivered the kick to give New England a 20-17 victory. It was Brady’s first Super Bowl victory, and his heroism drew high praise from Madden.

7. John Madden on being a Packers fan

ESPN contributor JA Adande compiled a thread of some of his favorite “Maddenisms” over the years, and while there are plenty of great options, Madden’s thoughts on Green Bay certainly stand out.

8. John Madden on how to train

Madden never took himself too seriously. This is the perfect example of how you could be hilariously self-deprecating.

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9. John Madden and Pat Summerall in ‘The Replacements’

In addition to his broadcasting career, Madden also excelled as an actor and had roles in several soccer-related films, including “The Replacements.” It may not be a singular date, but this exchange is too good not to share.

10. John Madden on his fear of flying

Madden, who notoriously hated flying, opted to travel the country by bus. Madden noted that traveling by bus, in addition to helping him with his claustrophobia, allowed him to slow down and really see more.