Did John Madden Go to College? What Was He Doing Before Coaching in the NFL?
John Madden, the legendary football coach and commentator, did attend college. He played football at the College of San Mateo and California Polytechnic State University. Before coaching in the NFL, Madden had a brief stint as a player with the Philadelphia Eagles. However, his playing career was cut short due to a knee injury. After leaving the NFL, Madden worked as a color commentator for CBS Sports and later became the head coach of the Oakland Raiders.
Under Madden's leadership, the Raiders won Super Bowl XI in 1977. He retired from coaching in 1978 and went on to become one of the most successful and influential sports broadcasters of all time.
Related Questions and Answers
- Did John Madden play in the NFL? Yes, he played briefly for the Philadelphia Eagles.
- What position did John Madden play in college? He played offensive tackle.
- Why did John Madden retire from coaching? He retired due to health reasons.
- What was John Madden's nickname? He was known as "Boom, Boom" Madden.
- What was John Madden's most famous catchphrase? "Doink!"
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