Lasting Legacy of John Madden: A Look at the Influence on History
A closer look at the lasting mark left by John Madden—a timeline of influence.
John Madden was a highly successful NFL coach and commentator. He coached the Oakland Raiders from 1969 to 1978, achieving a Super Bowl victory and a remarkable winning record. He never had a losing season and holds the highest winning percentage among coaches with at least 100 games. Madden is remembered as a legendary figure in NFL history for his coaching achievements.
1984: Initial Planning Conversations with Electronic Arts
During initial planning conversations with Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins in 1984, John Madden envisioned the Madden NFL program as an educational tool for teaching and testing football plays.
1984: Creation of the "All-Madden" Team
In 1984, John Madden, influenced by John Robinson, created the "All-Madden" team to recognize players embodying his football ideals.
1988: Launch of John Madden Football Series
Starting in 1988, John Madden began lending his name, voice, and creative input to the John Madden Football series of video games.
1994: 10th Anniversary All-Madden team
In 1994, John Madden created a special 10th Anniversary All-Madden team.
1997: Creation of the All-Madden Super Bowl Team
In 1997, John Madden created an All-Madden Super Bowl Team.
2000: Creation of the All-Time All-Madden Team
In 2000, John Madden created an All-Time All-Madden team.
2001: End of All-Madden Team Selection & Move to ABC
In 2001, John Madden stopped picking the All-Madden team when he moved to ABC and Monday Night Football.
2009: Madden's Retirement as a Broadcaster
Despite retiring as a broadcaster in 2009, John Madden continued his involvement with the Madden NFL video game series.
2012: Madden's View on Madden NFL as an Educational Tool
In 2012, John Madden stated that Madden NFL was "a way for people to learn the game [of football] and participate in the game at a pretty sophisticated level".
June 2016: Bocce Tournament Raised $5 Million
As of June 2016, John Madden's bocce tournament, co-hosted with Steve Mariucci, had raised $5 million for charity.
2018: Donation of the Original Madden Cruiser to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
In 2018, John Madden donated the original Madden Cruiser to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, where it was restored to its original condition.
September 2021: Madden Funds Scholarships to Cal Poly
Starting in September 2021, John Madden began funding six scholarships to his alma mater, Cal Poly, for students graduating from various East Bay high schools.
December 25, 2021: Fox Network Presents "All Madden" Documentary
On December 25, 2021, Fox premiered "All Madden", a documentary about Madden's career, featuring NFL players, before a game between the Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers.
December 28, 2021: John Madden's Death
On December 28, 2021, John Madden passed away, marking the end of an era for the legendary coach and commentator.
June 1, 2022: Madden NFL 23 to Feature Madden on the Cover
On Madden Day, June 1, 2022, it was announced that all editions of Madden NFL 23 would feature John Madden on the cover in tribute of his legacy.
October 2022: Donation Towards Cal Poly Football Facility
In October 2022, John Madden donated a leading contribution toward a total $30-million football facility on the Cal Poly campus.
2029: Anticipated Opening of Cal Poly Football Facility
The Cal Poly football facility is anticipated to open in 2029.
