The NFL announced Friday that it will begin an annual tradition of honoring the late John Madden with the "John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration" on Nov. 24.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement:
"No one cared more or contributed more to our game than John Madden. Honoring his memory and impact on the NFL is important and Thanksgiving Day brings all of the elements significant to John to life—family, football, food and fun."
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