• John Madden's History
  • * Born April 10, 1936 in Austin, Minnesota

  • * Played both college football (offensive tackle) and baseball (catcher) at California Polytechnic State University

  • * He was drafted in the 21st round by the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles; (However, he was unable to play due to knee injury)

  • * On February 4, 1969, he was named head football coach of the Oakland Raiders; Became the youngest head coach in NFL history

  • * Madden guided the Raiders to a record of 103 victories, 32 losses, and 7 ties; This includes a Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl XI against the Minnesota Vikings

  • * Drafted in the 21st round by the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles in 1958 (never played a professional game due to knee injury)
  • * On February 4, 1969, he was named the head coach of the Oakland Raiders; He became the youngest head coach in NFL history
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