John Madden, the famous NFL coach who named the video game franchise of the same name, died Tuesday at the age of 85.
This is sad news for American football fans: Former trainer and analyst John Madden died Tuesday at the age of 85
. He won the iconic Super Bowl at the helm of the Oakland Raiders in 1977 while coaching the team since 1969. On our side, he’s undoubtedly better known for his name, which he borrowed from EA’s cult license
. It also appeared on the cover of the first title in 1988. John Madden saw video games not just as entertainment but as a real educational tool for the general public and through his collaboration with Electronic Arts has made a significant contribution to the democratization of his sport. Today the Madden franchise has sold over 130 million copies worldwide.
