DeathDecember 282021
John Madden
John Madden, American football Hall of Fame coach and commentator (born 1936)
5th anniversary in 2026
In context
- When
- Tuesday, December 28 20215 years ago
- Category
- DeathA notable person who died on this day.
- Era
- 21st century · 2020s
- Anniversary
- 5th in 2026
- Recorded from
- Wikipedia “On this day” feed
- Person
- John Madden
At a glance
Born 1936-04-10; died 2021-12-28.
Known as: American football player, American football coach, sports commentator, and sports journalist. Citizenship: United States.
Listed as: human.
Who they were
John Madden, American football Hall of Fame coach and commentator (born 1936)
Early life
Educated at: Jefferson High School, Grays Harbor College, and College of San Mateo.
Path and career
Awards / honours: California Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame, and Sports Lifetime Achievement Award.
Why this date
John Madden appears on our December 28 calendar for 2021 as a death entry.
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December 28 2021 — 5 years ago, on a Tuesday.
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