John Madden’s legacy is something different to multiple generations of fans
by Criss Partee from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#5TFEM)
The phrase once in a generation" seems to be tossed too often, far more often than it should be in sports, but when it came to John Madden, this couldn't even begin to sum up what he represented. Madden passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday but left a lasting legacy unlike any we've ever seen.