Madden

This book is the first full-length biography of John Madden, detailing his rise from his childhood in Daly City, California, through his playing days and coaching career with the Oakland Raiders to his transition into broadcasting and the creation of the blockbuster Madden NFL video game franchise.

Drawing on interviews, reporting, and decades of NFL history, sportswriter Bryan Burwell portrays Madden’s larger‑than‑life personality, his innovative coaching mind, and his impact on how football is played, watched, and marketed, offering an inside look at one of the sport’s most recognizable figures.