[Probably the single most visible ambassador of American football][link] is calling it quits after 50 years. A great coach, and a great announcer. Even if you didn’t like his style, you knew he cared a lot about the game.
[link]: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/17/sports/football/17madden.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss&pagewanted=all “Madden Decides to Put Down His Microphone – NYTimes.com”