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Dec 17, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) argues the call against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 17, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) argues the call against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
The passing of John Madden, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, shocked the entire sports world on Tuesday. A number of basketball players and the NBA world joined the NFL community in mourning the loss of such an eminent personality. Despite Madden’s retirement from the world of football commentary in 2009, his legacy and impact on the NFL never waned during his career, both as a coach and as a player. LeBron James, who grew up playing the Madden franchise, shared a short but impactful message on Twitter as a tribute to Madden.
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It was a short and succinct tweet from James, that read:
“Rest in Paradise to the GOAT John Madden!!!! Your legacy will continue to live on!!!!! ”
LeBron James considers John Madden the greatest of all time
Madden was one of the great names in football, whether it was as a coach for the Oakland Raiders or as a commentator for the NFL. His name also appears in several games focused on the sport.
It was indeed shocking news for the entire sports community as many came forward to pay tribute to him. According to a statement issued by the NFL, he died unexpectedly on Tuesday morning. No cause of death has been determined.
Basketball players are often seen playing football during their practice times and James played football during his school days. Numerous sports personalities have taken to social media to express their grief over Madden’s passing.
Rest in Paradise To the 🐐 John Madden!!!! Your legacy will continue to live on ♾!!!!!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) December 29, 2021
Rest In Peace to Hall of Fame Coach John Madden! Young people know him for the Madden NFL game, but he is a legend for being a great football coach winning Super Bowl XI, coaching the Raiders for 10 seasons, and becoming the youngest coach to reach 100 regular-season victories.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) December 29, 2021
RIP to the legend Coach John Madden! I never heard of ALL-PRO teams during my childhood. It was all about the All Madden team!! One of a kind! Rest up Coach 🕊🕊🕊
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) December 29, 2021
RIP John Madden. Growing up as a kid in the 70’s and 80’s watching this guy every weekend was an absolute blast. https://t.co/OH1CXJqTZt
— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) December 29, 2021
Steve Kerr offers condolences to John Madden’s family on behalf of the Warriors organization pic.twitter.com/xPxY8M4M6a
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) December 29, 2021
At tonight's @warriors game, we took a moment of silence to honor Bay Area Legend John Madden ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3Wh0j05pjB
— Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) December 29, 2021
While it’s likely to hear his name on gaming videos about football, he unquestionably had a great impact on the game. In the history of the NFL, he is one of the most iconic figures.
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As one of the greatest coaches in the history of the sport, he led the Raiders to the 1976 Super Bowl and held the record of never having a losing season. Madden was an energetic broadcaster whose love for the game was evident in his commentaries as he was pivotal in making the game accessible to a lot of people.
Fondly remembered for his iconic call of “Boom!”, during a game, he is remembered by those who worked with him.
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The entire world pays tribute to the demise of such an eminent personality.
