John Madden: Date Set For East Bay Memorial

OAKLAND, CA — A public memorial service will be held Feb. 15 in Oakland in honor of John Madden, a Hall of Fame football coach and iconic sports commentator.

Further details will be announced at a later date, according to a statement from NFL.

"The Madden family has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support during the difficult time following John Madden's passing," the statement read.

Madden, 85, of Pleasanton died the morning of Dec. 28. He retired in 2009 at 73 after a four-decade career in football.

Madden rose to fame as the coach of the Oakland Raiders, leading the renegade team to their first Super Bowl victory in 1977.

He first retired in 1979 and joined CBS. In his time as a broadcaster, he won 16 Emmy Awards and became known for his exuberant calls combined with simple explanations.

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