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Subject: BOOM! John Madden retires


  Posted by: ¤ Mario LeMoose ¤ - [7329109] Thu, Apr 16, 2009, 10:54

John Madden retires from broadcasting

NEW YORK - NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol announced today that John Madden, Hall of Fame coach and the most honored broadcaster in sports television history, has decided to retire from broadcasting.

Madden issued the following statement today:

"It’s time. I’m 73 years old. My 50th wedding anniversary is this fall. I have two great sons and their families and my five grandchildren are at an age now when they know when I’m home and, more importantly, when I’m not…
 
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      Thu, Apr 16, 2009, 10:57
I wonder if he'll come back for a few big games, or completely hang them up.
 
2Texas Flood
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      Thu, Apr 16, 2009, 11:11
Thank You, Thank You and Thank You.