Following the unexpected death of NFL legend John Madden on Tuesday, fans from around the football world are reminiscing on some of his most memorable moments in the booth.
Madden, who covered games for more than three decades, was often assigned to big-time games for the Dallas Cowboys. And while he recognized Troy Aikman’s elite talent on the field, he once famously roasted the quarterback’s ability to grow facial hair.
“Troy Aikman is trying to grow a beard, and he just can’t do it,” Madden said on the call. “… I’m looking as close as I can and I can’t see any beard. That’s a four-day beard!”
“It’s a passive attempt,” his longtime booth partner Pat Summerall said.
“It’s very, very passive!” Madden replied.
Madden even used his famous telestrator to outline Aikman’s shortcomings in the facial hair department.
John Madden, the G.O.A.T. pic.twitter.com/dnEvOnF6ZY
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) December 29, 2021
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Obviously these jabs were all in good fun. As two giants in the football world, Madden and Aikman went on to become good friends.
After the news of Madden’s passing broke yesterday, the former Dallas QB took to Twitter with a message.
“John Madden was a treasure. He was a gift. And he was an incredible friend. RIP John,” Aikman wrote.
John Madden was a treasure. He was a gift. And he was an incredible friend.
RIP John🙏🏼
— Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman) December 29, 2021
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This clip was just one of many that captured the hearts of football fans everywhere.
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