RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
John Madden is a legendary figure in the world of football. He is best known for his successful career as a coach and broadcaster.
Madden began his career as a football coach in 1967, when he was hired as an assistant coach for the Oakland Raiders. He was promoted to head coach in 1969, and in his 10-year tenure, he led
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Al Michaels talks his career in broadcasting the NFL and MLB
Hall of Fame announcer Al Michaels joins Rich Eisen in-studio where he reveals what it was like meeting John Madden for the first time, being in the same broadcast booth as fiery Orioles manager Earl Weaver and the opinionated Howard Cosell, why the Steelers are lucky to have Mike Tomlin as their head coach, his high praise for Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, and Rams HC Sean McVay, if we’ll see a Chiefs vs Eagles Super Bowl rematch, and more.
Fan Friday Request:
"With football starting up again could you post Frank Caliendo as John Madden?...
Fan Request: Frank Caliendo As John Madden | Letterman / Fan Friday Request:
"With football starting up again could you post Frank Caliendo as John Madden?
Although the Cowboys held Lions' star running back Barry Sanders in check for most of...
Barry Sanders run vs Cowboys / Although the Cowboys held Lions' star running back Barry Sanders in check for most of the game, Kramer threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns and Sanders closed the scoring with an electrifying 47-yard touchdown run for a 38–6 victory. It was the Lions' first—and, to date, only—postseason victory since they won their last league championship in 1957.