GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – John Madden made many trips to Lambeau Field during his career as a broadcaster and coach. He hated flying, so he rolled up to Green Bay in his Madden Cruiser.
In 1991, Madden gave former WBAY sports reporter Tim Hunt a tour of the bus. WBAY videojournalist Will Sentowski found the video in WBAY archives. Watch the full video above.
Madden passed away Tuesday at the age of 85.
As a coach of the Oakland Raiders, Madden defeated the Packers three times–twice at Lambeau Field.
He was revered in Green Bay during his broadcasting days. He had a good relationship with Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre.
“I’ll always remember our pre-game mtgs, when we laughed & talked about anything but football. I’ll miss my dear friend,” Favre tweeted.
We lost a larger than life legend in John Madden. My career was narrated by “Coach”, one of the best in the game.
I’ll always remember our pre-game mtgs, when we laughed & talked about anything but football. I’ll miss my dear friend.
Love & prayers to Virginia & the family. pic.twitter.com/DImjAbUTGI
— Brett Favre (@BrettFavre) December 29, 2021
The Packers released the following statement:
“The Packers share our condolences with the family & friends of John Madden. His impact on the game of football was immeasurable, & his visits to Lambeau Field were special not only to the organization, but to Packers fans all over the country tuning in. He was one of a kind.”
The Packers share our condolences with the family & friends of John Madden. His impact on the game of football was immeasurable, & his visits to Lambeau Field were special not only to the organization, but to Packers fans all over the country tuning in. He was one of a kind. https://t.co/yKTedv0Obp
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) December 29, 2021
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