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Ravens Announce Special John Madden Tribute for Thanksgiving Game

Ravens Announce Special John Madden Tribute for Thanksgiving Game

Summary

The Baltimore Ravens will honor John Madden with a special tribute during their Thanksgiving game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The tribute includes a halftime feature narrated by Andy Reid and special jerseys worn by Ravens players. Madden, a former NFL coach and broadcaster, made significant contributions to football.

Key Facts

  • The Baltimore Ravens will play against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving Day.
  • A special tribute to John Madden is planned during halftime of the game.
  • Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid will narrate the halftime feature.
  • Ravens players will wear jerseys with a patch showing John Madden's silhouette and headset.
  • Madden started his football career playing in college in the 1950s and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1958.
  • He became the head coach for the Oakland Raiders, leading them to a Super Bowl win in the 1977 season.
  • After coaching, Madden became a famous football broadcaster, winning 16 Sports Emmys.
  • John Madden passed away in 2021 at the age of 85.
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