There are few figures who have been better ambassadors for a sport than John Madden was for football. His influence and popularity were enormous. MCT

The NFL world reacted on Tuesday to the news of John Madden’s death.

The Pro Football Hall of Famer died unexpectedly Tuesday morning at the age of 85. He won a Super Bowl as the head coach of the Raiders. Later, his fame grew due to his excellence as a broadcaster, and then as the name behind the popular video game franchise.

Here were some of the reactions around the NFL to Madden’s death:

There are few figures who have been better ambassadors for a sport than Madden was for football. His influence and popularity were enormous.

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