John Madden Is Calling It Quits

John Madden retired from coaching in 1979 in his early 40's a left a legacy with one of the highest winning percentages in NFL history and a win in Super Bowl XI. His coaching career could be legendary but his post coaching career did become legendary. John Madden moved on to become the gold standard of NFL analysts working with Pat Summerall and later Al Michaels.Madden Thursday announced it was time to move on. NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol announced that Madden has decided to retire from broadcasting.Madden issued the following statement: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 ...