Watch all 7 speeches from NFL icon John Madden's public memorial in Oakland here

Monday, February 14, 2022
OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Monday, the public said goodbye to a Raiders legend, an NFL icon, and a dear friend in the late John Madden.

A public memorial was held at a place near and dear to Madden's heart - the Oakland Coliseum.

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Here, he led the Silver and Black to greatness and made them World Champions.
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Seven people took the stage to remember and honor Madden's legacy as a coach, a broadcaster and world-renowned influencer of the sport of football.

Here are all of their tributes to the beloved "Coach":

Steve Mariucci, Former San Francisco 49ers Head Coach
"He had the biggest heart of all."
Former 49ers coach says Madden had biggest heart

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Lesley Visser, Broadcaster
"He changed broadcasting the way he changed everything he did."
Sportscaster Lesley Visser says Madden changed broadcasting


Virginia Madden, Jon Madden's Wife
"I know he's up there, and I know he's smiling down on all his players... and all you people, the fans, that supported him for so many years."
John Madden's wife gives sweet, humorous speech at memorial


Ron Rivera, Washington Commanders Head Coach
A lesson from Madden, "Go by your gut."
NFL coach Ron Rivera says best advice Madden gave him was to trust his gut


Stan Bunger, Former KCBS Radio Anchor
"I don't think it's too big a stretch to call (John Madden) the conscience of the National Football League."
SF broadcaster calls John Madden conscience of the National Football League

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Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach
"He took me in as one of his own."
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid says Madden took him in as one of his own


Mike Madden, John Madden's Son
"He loved Oakland, and Oakland loved him back."
John Madden's son gives touching tribute in Oakland memorial


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