When news of the death of NFL legend and former Oakland Raiders coach John Madden broke out, the football world was stunned. Sports stars mourned the passing of Madden, who was one of the biggest ambassadors of football. The impact that Madden had on a lot of people through his love of the game could not be understated.
Ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders' final home game of the season against the Los Angeles Charges, the organization announced that the Madden family will be lighting the Al Davis Memorial Torch pre-game. (via Ari Meirov)
The #Raiders announced that the Madden family will light the Al Davis Memorial Torch prior to kickoff of Sunday night's game vs. the Chargers.
John Madden was the first to light the Al Davis Memorial Torch back in 2011.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 6, 2022
This gesture is one of the many tributes the Raiders organization is preparing for John Madden's death. According to the team's official website, they'll be able to interact with Madden's life in different ways. This includes a tour of the ex-NFL broadcaster's tour bus/road office, an interactive timeline of Madden's achievements, and numerous walls for fans to write their personal messages for the ex-Raiders coach.
As for the actual Raiders team, they'll have plenty of opportunities to honor Madden against the Chargers. They have a legitimate chance of making the playoffs with a win against Los Angeles. The fact that they're in the playoff hunt is impressive enough as it is. The Raiders season has been rife with turmoil, both on and off the court. Making the playoffs seems like an apt tribute to the best coach in franchise history.
John Madden's death is still felt across the league, as the legendary coach and broadcaster touched the lives of many people in his time. The Raiders have an awesome chance to give a fitting tribute to Madden on Sunday night.
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