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John Madden hangs up microphone

 
BY MEL BRACHT    Comment on this article Leave a comment
Published: April 17, 2009

The retirement of John Madden, the most honored commentator in NFL history with 16 Emmy Awards, likely will signal the end of an era in pro football. His folksy, blue-collar approach — punctuated with "Wham!” and "Bam!” — might not be duplicated in the future.

photo - John Madden worked for CBS, Fox, ABC and NBC during his three decades in broadcasting. AP PHOTO
John Madden worked for CBS, Fox, ABC and NBC during his three decades in broadcasting. AP PHOTO

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