NFL: John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, dies at 85

  • Former Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden speaks about former quarterback Ken Stabler, pictured at rear, at a ceremony honoring Stabler during halftime of a game between the Raiders and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 15, 2015, in Oakland, Calif. (AP File)
    Former Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden speaks about former quarterback Ken Stabler, pictured at rear, at a ceremony honoring Stabler during halftime of a game between the Raiders and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 15, 2015, in Oakland, Calif. (AP File)

    ​​​​​​John Madden, the Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, died Tuesday morning, …