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Commanders hire Jesse Madden, grandson of John Madden, as quality control coach • Feb. 19, 2025, 3:23 AM ET (USA Today)

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Also Known As John Earl Madden
Born April 10, 1936 • Austin • Minnesota
Died December 28, 2021 (aged 85)
Awards And Honors Emmy Award • Pro Football Hall of Fame (2006)

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