Breaking News: John Madden, the Hall of Fame football coach who became one of the most recognized ambassadors of the sport, died. He was 85.

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS John Madden, the Hall of Fame football coach who became one of the most recognized ambassadors of the sport, died. He was 85. Tuesday, December 28, 2021 7:27 PM EST In his irrepressible way, and with his distinctive voice, Madden left an imprint on the sport on par with titans like George Halas, Paul Brown and his coaching idol, Vince Lombardi. Read the latest   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018