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One of the biggest presences in league history was lost Tuesday.
John Madden died at the age of 85. His death was described as something that happened "unexpectedly" by the Commissioner of the National Football League.
We extend our sympathies to Virginia, Mike, Joe and their families. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, but more than that, he was a Hall of Fame coach of the Oakland Raiders.
Coach loved football more than anyone else. He was a football player. He was a great sounding board. We will always be indebted to John Madden for all he did to make football what it is today.
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