When and where was John Madden born?
John Earl Madden was born in Austin, Minnesota on the 10th of April 1936. His family moved to Daly City, California when he was young.
Questions about John Madden
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did John Madden's playing career end before coaching began?
A collarbone injury during an October 1958 game against Long Beach State ended his senior season with four games remaining. A torn knee ligament suffered in August 1959 during Eagles training camp ended his professional playing ambitions without him ever appearing in a regulation NFL game.
What year did John Madden win his only Super Bowl title as head coach?
On the 9th of January 1977, John Madden won his only NFL title with a 32, 14 win over the Minnesota Vikings. He retired from coaching on the 4th of January 1979 due to an ulcer and burnout.
Why did John Madden stop flying on commercial airplanes after 1979?
Madden lost close friends in the 29th of October 1960 Cal Poly team plane crash that killed 16 players. This tragedy shaped his later fear of flying after he suffered his first panic attack on a flight originating in Tampa, Florida in 1979.
When was the John Madden Football Center scheduled to open at Cal Poly?
The facility encompasses 30,000 square feet and is anticipated to open in 2026. Its entrance sits adjacent to the university memorial for the 1960 airline crash victims many of whom were Madden friends.