John Madden Is Retiring

NBC Sports announced today that Legendary sports broadcaster John Madden is retiring after 30 years in the booth.

The former Oakland Raiders coach, who in 2006 was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame says:

“It’s time. I’m 73 years old. My 50th wedding anniversary is this fall. I have two great sons and their families and my five grandchildren are at an age now when they know when I’m home and, more importantly, when I’m not.

It’s been such a great ride… the NFL has been my life for more than 40 years, it has been my passion – it still is.  I appreciate all of the people who are and were such an important part of the most enjoyable, most fun anyone could have… that great life with the teams, the players, the coaches, the owners, the League… my broadcasting partners Pat and Al… the production people and the fans …is still great… it’s still fun and that’s what it makes it hard and that’s why it took me a few months to make a decision.

I still love every part of it – the travel, the practices, the game film, the games, seeing old friends and meeting new people… but I know this is the right time.”

I wonder if this means no more Madden NFL Football video games, which is the top-selling sports game of all time.

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