Legendary Oakland Raiders coach John Madden has died. He was 85.
The NFL announced Madden’s death Tuesday afternoon. He died unexpectedly Tuesday morning.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame member led the Raiders to their first Super Bowl win in 1977, over the Minnesota Vikings. The charismatic Madden was 103-32-7 in 10 seasons as the Raiders’ coach, spanning from 1969 to 1978. His .759 winning percentage is the best ever for any coach who was on the field for more than 100 games.
#Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: “There is no one who lived a more beautiful football life than John Madden.