John Madden turns 85: a look back (9 images)

Al Michaels (L) and John Madden do their last broadcast of ABC's Monday Night Football as Michaels moved to NBC at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on December 26, 2005. Madden also joined NBC's sports broadcasting roster and became the namesake of a football video game series, "Madden." Pool Photo by Ida Mae Astute/UPI

NBC Sportscasters Al Michaels (L to R), Chris Collinswoth, Madden, Sterling Sharpe and Jerome Bettis arrive for the NBC Primetime preview of the new fall schedule at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on May 15, 2006. UPI File Photo

Madden holds up his ring during Hall of Fame ceremonies before the Raiders-Cardinals game at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on October 22, 2006. Former Raider Gene Upshaw (R) stands behind Madden's bust. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI

Madden was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition for his coaching career with the Oakland Raiders, including their Super Bowl win in 1977. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI