John Madden Football debuted in 1988 with his likeness featured prominently on the front of the box. This trend would continue for more than a decade before…
Why it matters: Football legend John Madden died unexpectedly on Tuesday at the age of 85. For readers of a certain age, John Madden was best known as the namesake of EA’s iconic football video game series. Others may remember him for leading the Raiders to a Super Bowl championship, or his memorable commentary as a broadcaster for every major television network. John Madden Football debuted in 1988 with his likeness featured prominently on the front of the box.
