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John Madden

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John Madden

1936–2021

American football coach and announcer (1936–2021)

Interwar & WWII

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Birth

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Biography

John Earl Madden was an American professional football coach and sports commentator in the National Football League (NFL). He served as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders from 1969 to 1978, leading them to eight playoff appearances, seven division titles, seven AFL/AFC Championship Game appearances, and the franchise's first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XI. Never having a losing season, Madden holds the highest winning percentage among NFL head coaches who coached at least 100 games. He is considered one of the greatest coaches of all time.

Source: Wikipedia · Compiled March 2026 · AI-summarized

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1936
Birth

American football player, coach, and sportscaster

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