John Madden has died unexpectedly, the NFL announced on Tuesday. The Hall of Fame coach, iconic broadcaster and longtime KCBS Radio contributor was 85 years old.
Madden, who appeared on KCBS Radio's airwaves from 1997-2015 and then again from 2017-18, was remembered fondly by his friends, former colleagues and multiple generations of fans.
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Here are a number of the tributes shared on KCBS Radio on Tuesday.
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John Madden, football and Bay Area icon, dies at 85
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KCBS Radio Remembers John Madden: Steve Bitker
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KCBS Radio remembers John Madden: Holly Quan
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KCBS Radio remembers John Madden: Amy Trask
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Madden was survived by his wife, Virginia, as well as his sons Joe, Mike and five grandchildren.
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