This story originally published in April. In memory of John Madden, who died on Dec. 28 at the age of 85, we are republishing this piece from those who knew him best, talking about how Madden changed the sports we watch, how we watch them and how our kids -- and their kids -- will learn football.
1. During the 2006 Super Bowl weekend, Madden was waiting to hear whether he'd gotten into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He'd always insisted that he be considered as a coach rather than a revolutionary broadcaster, endorsement groundbreaker or esports icon.