Mandatory Credit: CBS Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHe walked away because of illness and burnout after 10 winning seasons. Next, Madden moved into the world of broadcasting where he became an adored figure. The multi-Emmy Award winner became the face of the EA Madden NFL video game series. It’s safe to say that more children know his name because of a video game than his achievements as a coach. Madden passed away on December 28 at the age of 85 and left a lasting legacy as one of the true legends of pro football.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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