Word today that John Madden is calling it quits. To me this is good news, because , the last few years it seems he has been kind of a parody of himself in the booth. He's always been a master of the obvious , but it seemed recently that ' ol John was not really adding much to the broadcast. Teamed with great play by play men over the years (Pat Summerall, then Al most recently on Sunday night telecasts) Madden was always the loud colorful guy who loved BRETT FARRRRRRRVE . Add in the wild circles and x's and o's and arrows on the telestrator and it was always kinda fun. No doubt the sudden death of Harry Kalas , the one time great Phillies and NFL Films announcer , had something to do with it. We have lost some true giants of the sportscasting community in the past few years: Kurt Gowdy, Jack Buck, Jim McKay among many that we all grew up with. Madden has a big family and is 73...time to step aside and enjoy it! PLus he has made TONS Of money (MADDEN video games anyone?) kick back and let someone else drive the MaddenCruuser for awhile!
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