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MerryHolidays

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Sat Apr 10, 2021, 09:54 AM Apr 2021

John Madden - What a guy! - From ESPN [View all]

I always did like John Madden. But this lengthy piece from ESPN tells you what an intriguing fellow he really is. With friends ranging from football players to Pat Summerall to Peggy Fleming to Yoko Ono, he's got to be interesting, and he is! Enjoy:


https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31215567/coach-broadcaster-esports-icon-legacy-john-madden

Coach, broadcaster, esports icon: Inside the legacy of John Madden

Ryan Hockensmith

As John Madden turns 85, those who know him best share the stories that capture how he changed the sports we watch, how we watch them and how our kids -- and their kids -- will learn football.

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John Madden - What a guy! - From ESPN [View all] MerryHolidays Apr 2021 OP
Did you say Peggy Fleming?? Peregrine Took Apr 2021 #1
Indeed. He gave her a ride from PA to California after 9/11 MerryHolidays Apr 2021 #2
this was a great read... bahboo Apr 2021 #3
K and R Mosby Apr 2021 #4
Always thought Maine Abu El Banat Apr 2021 #5
His super bowl win over the Vikings was the first I ever watched. ArizonaLib Apr 2021 #6
"Madden is on the field!" Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2021 #7
I love it! ArizonaLib Apr 2021 #8
Forever!!! Thanks for this! mountain grammy Apr 2021 #9
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