John Madden to Retire

Legendary broadcaster and outsized personality John Madden on Thursday announced he was stepping away from the booth after a 30-year stint as one of the NFL’s most popular analysts.

Madden made his final scribbles on the telestrator on Feb. 1, as he and longtime partner Al Michaels called Super Bowl XLIII for NBC.

“It’s time,” Madden said by way of announcing his retirement. “I’m 73 years old. My 50th wedding anniversary is this fall. I have two great sons and their families and their five grandchildren are at an age now when they know when I’m home and, more importantly, when I’m not.”

NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol said Cris Collinsworth will replace Madden in the booth, moving up from the network’s studio show.

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