John Madden, Thanksgiving

NFL honoring John Madden on Thanksgiving 2024
As the league has done for the past two seasons, the NFL will honor John Madden in each of the three games. The legendary coach-turned-broadcaster was synonymous with the holiday,
NBC to honor John Madden on Thanksgiving by taking the original ‘Madden Cruiser’ on one last trip
NBC will honor John Madden’s legacy when it opens its broadcast before the game between the Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers.
The story of John Madden's legendary turducken
This post was originally published in November 2017 and updated following John Madden’s death in December 2021. There are countless NFL memories we'll all have from Thanksgiving, but when you think of
What's the special patch every NFL Thanksgiving team is wearing? John Madden tribute, explained
John Madden is an absolute legend who had multiple careers in football, from coaching a Super Bowl team to becoming one of the greatest broadcasters to enjoying turducken on Thanksgiving. And it's tha
What was John Madden’s cause of death? Remembering the NFL broadcaster
Madden, who went down in NFL history as a coach and broadcaster, was honoured during each of the three Thanksgiving games.
How John Madden made Louisiana's oddball turducken a Thanksgiving football tradition
Turducken is a Louisiana Cajun butcher shop specialty that became entwined with football and holiday traditions thanks to NFL legend John Madden. Here's the story of how it all happened.
NFL again honoring John Madden during Thanksgiving games
Prior to those games, a coin featuring a silhouette of coach Madden on one side (“Heads”) and a six-legged turducken on the reverse side (“Tails”) will be used for the coin toss. Additionally, a patch featuring a silhouette of coach Madden will be included on the jersey of each player at all three games.
John Madden honored with one last trip by original Madden Cruiser for Thanksgiving
John Madden's love of football and family came through the most on Thanksgiving, and his legacy will once again be honored this holiday.
Behind the Scenes with FOX's NFL crew: A Thanksgiving tribute to John Madden
Richie Zyontz has been an NFL producer for FOX since 1994 and is in his 23rd season as the lead producer. He has more than 40 years of experience covering the league and has produced seven Super Bowls.
NBC honors John Madden on Thanksgiving, takes Madden Cruiser on last trip
John Madden’s love of football and family came through the most on Thanksgiving. On BC will continue to honor Madden’s legacy when it opens its broadcast before the nightcap between the Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers.
How John Madden Made The Turducken An NFL Thanksgiving Day Tradition
Legendary football broadcaster John Madden helped make the turducken an NFL Thanksgiving Day tradition. Here’s how he did it.
John Madden's legendary bus hits the road for Dolphins-Packers game at Lambeau on Thanksgiving night
When in Green Bay in 1991, John Madden gave a local TV reporter a tour of his original Madden Cruiser, complete with an oven ...
Bears vs. Lions: Teams to wear special jersey patches for Thanksgiving game
The Chicago Bears will be back in the Thanksgiving spotlight for the first time in three years, and they’ll be wearing ...
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NFL community celebrates 2024 Thanksgiving Day on social media
As you settle in for a full day of fixings, family and football, NFL teams, including the six playing today, are also celebrating the festivities.
NBC honors John Madden on Thanksgiving by taking the original Madden Cruiser on one last trip
John Madden’s love of football and family came through the most on Thanksgiving. On Thursday, NBC will continue to honor ...
Why is the NFL honoring John Madden on Thanksgiving?
Madden, along with his tarducken, will forever be associated with NFL Thanksgiving games, with a number of tributes again ...