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Former Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden speaks about former quarterback Ken Stabler, pictured at rear, during a ceremony honoring Stabler at halftime of an NFL football game between the Raiders and the Cincinnati Bengals in Oakland, Calif., on Sept. 13, 2015. The NFL is making that a lasting tribute by honoring the late broadcaster by launching “The Annual John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration” to begin on the first Thanksgiving following his death last December. The league plans for the Thanksgiving tribute to Madden to be an annual event starting Nov. 24 when there will be special segments on all three broadcasts by CBS, Fox and NBC dedicated to Madden.(AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

NFL to honor John Madden on Thanksgiving broadcasts

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

FILE - Oakland Raiders coach John Madden stands on the sideline during an NFL football game in October 1978. Madden, the Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 28, 2021, the league said. He was 85. The NFL said he died unexpectedly and did not detail a cause. (AP Photo, File)

LOVERRO: Madden connected with all of humanity

By Thom Loverro

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera walks onto the field before the start of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones) **FILE**

Rivera reflects on Madden’s influence

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Former Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden speaks about former quarterback Ken Stabler, pictured at rear, at a ceremony honoring Stabler during halftime of an NFL football game between the Raiders and the Cincinnati Bengals in Oakland, Calif., on Sept. 13, 2015. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) **FILE**

NFL legend John Madden dies at 85

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Former Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden speaks about former quarterback Ken Stabler, pictured at rear, at a ceremony honoring Stabler during halftime of an NFL football game between the Raiders and the Cincinnati Bengals in Oakland, Calif., on Sept. 13, 2015. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) **FILE**

‘All Madden’ documentary a labor of love for Fox Sports

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 24, 2000, file photo, Pat Summerall, lead play-by-play announcer for the NFL on Fox Sports, announces his retirement during a news conference in the Century City section of Los Angeles. Summerall transitioned from a successful playing career to the booth in the 1960s and became the voice of the NFL. He started off as an analyst and was part of the first Super Bowl. He shifted to a play-by-play role in 1974 at CBS and that is where he really shined. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

A look at iconic announcers in NFL history

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Michigan State band leader was suspended in 2016 over texts

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Judi Dench (left) and Maggie Smith joined Director John Madden in London for the world premiere of "The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," a funny look at old age. (Associated Press)

John Madden’s ‘Marigold Hotel’ sequel casts old age in comedy, reality

By Eric Althoff - The Washington Times

BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Reckoning’

By Muriel Dobbin - Special to The Washington Times

This Dec. 3, 1993 photo provided by CBS Sports shows Sandy Grossman, who directed a record 10 Super Bowl broadcasts and spent more than two decades in the TV truck working with announcers Pat Summerall and John Madden. Grossman died Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at his home in Boca Raton, Fla. He was 78. &quot;His amazing directorial talents on the NFL truly distinguished him as one of the great directors in the history of sports television,&quot; CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus said. (AP Photo/CBS Sports, Roman Iwasiwka) MANDATORY CREDIT; NO SALES; NO ARCHIVE; NORTH AMERICAN USE ONLY

Sandy Grossman, acclaimed sports TV director, dies

By RACHEL COHEN - Associated Press

Washington Redskins' quarterback Robert Griffin III directs his offense in the video game Madden NFL 25.

Zadzooks: Madden NFL 25 review

By Joseph Szadkowski - The Washington Times

Summerall remembered as ‘voice of the NFL’

By DAVID WARREN - Associated Press

Super voice gone: Pat Summerall dead at 82

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Super voice gone: Pat Summerall dead at 82

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Pat Summerall, left, and John Madden stand in the booth at Louisiana Superdome before the NFL Super Bowl XXXVI football game in New Orleans, Feb. 3, 2002. Fox Sports spokesman Dan Bell said Tuesday, April 16, 2013, that Summerall, the NFL player-turned-broadcaster whose deep, resonant voice called games for more than 40 years, has died at the age of 82. (Associated Press)

Pat Summerall, ‘spirit of the NFL,’ dies at 82

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**FILE** Pat Summerall and John Madden in the FOX broadcast booth before the NFC divisional playoff in this Jan. 20, 2002 photo in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pat Summerall dies: NFL broadcaster was 82

By Stephen Hawkins - Associated Press

Collinsworth goes from NFL’s small stage to big

By RACHEL COHEN - Associated Press

ASSOCIATED PRESS In this publicity image released by EA Sports, the cover of the video game "Madden NFL 11," is shown.

Madden misses TV, but his video game still thrives

By LOU KESTEN - Associated Press

Wild agree with Madden on 1-year deal

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press