John Madden
Boom! Tough actin'!
John Madden was an American football coach and broadcaster.
He led the Oakland Raiders to a Super Bowl victory in 1977, then became the sport's most recognizable commentator, known for his enthusiastic style and folksy analysis.
His name attached to the *Madden NFL* video game series, which became one of the best-selling sports franchises in gaming history.
He's the voice of a generation of football fans.
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- enthusiasticShowing intense eager enjoyment
- everymanOrdinary representative person
- charismaticCompellingly attractive to others
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On-screen annotation device
- play-by-playReal-time event narration
- boothTemporary enclosed compartment
- CBSMajor television and radio network
Fox · ABC · turducken · boom · doink · network · primetime · ratings · highlights · replay
larger-than-life
Impressively exceeding normal proportions
- enthusiasticShowing intense eager enjoyment
- everymanOrdinary representative person
- charismaticCompellingly attractive to others
passionate · animated · genuine · entertaining · beloved · folksy · humorous · relatable · iconic · legendary
Oakland
East Bay California city
formation · offense · defense · tactics · preparation · adjustment · execution · blitz · audible · matchup
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- simulationImitation of real processes
- ratingsEvaluative scores assigned
- rosterList of members
commentary · console · multiplayer · bestselling · licensing · gameplay · controller · campaign · score · PlayStation
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