Where was John Madden born?
Where was John Madden born?
John Madden
Where did John Madden grow up?
Madden was raised in Daly City, California, where he was a standout high school football player. He played on both the offensive and the defensive line at California Polytechnic State University (at San Luis Obispo) and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1958.
Who invented football?
A respected businessman, Walter Camp eventually ended up running the company, one of the largest manufacturers in Connecticut at the time. Walter Camp is credited with altering the rules of rugby to create the game of modern North American football we are familiar with today.
Did John Madden fly on planes?
Madden was able to fly during his coaching career, which spanned 1969 through 1978, but his fear became too much once he became a broadcaster. He last flew in 1979. He was on a flight from Tampa Bay to San Francisco when he had a panic attack after the flight attendant closed the cabin door.
