Statement from ESPN/ABC Sports President George Bodenheimer On the Retirement of John Madden

“John Madden is a true legend and Hall of Famer who has put his imprint on the NFL in so many ways as a coach, broadcaster, ambassador, and as the face of the popular video game that bears his name.  We thank him for the years he spent on Monday Night Football, and I personally thank him for his friendship.  We will all miss his signature calls, his passion for the game and seeing him in the television booth each week of the NFL season, but his impact on the league and its fans will continue to be felt.  I wish him all the best in his retirement.”

Images of John Madden from ABC Sports’ Monday Night Football (2002-005)