Article:Boom! Madden has had Enough

According to Dick Ebersol, the president of NBC Sports, football announcer John Madden has decided to retire.

John Madden, a 73 year old pro-football Hall 0f Famer began his broadcasting career with CBS Sports in 1979. In 1994,  he and partner Pat Summerall moved from CBS over to Fox when Fox gained the rights to broadcast NFC football games. Together,  Madden and Summerall called eight Super Bowls. In 2002, Madden moved into the Monday Night Football booth to join Al Michaels.

Madden was placed as number two on 's list of Top 50 All Time Network Television Sports Announcers on Yahoo! Sports.

In recent years, Madden has become a bit of a caricature of himself, focusing more on the Booms and Bangs. More concerned with his telestrator than the game itself. However, in his prime, he was the best. His insights into personnel and formations helped the more dedicated fanbase of football gain a greater insight into the game.

Tha-aanks John