The name alone reveals how important John Madden was to the NFL community. Not only for the gamers but what he did for the sport itself is the reason why he deserves the ‘Legend’ title. Since his passing, many members of the gaming and NFL communities have honored his name in many soulful ways. And now, the Pro Football Hall of Fame head coach of the Raiders will return to the famous video game as the Madden NFL 23’s cover. This will be an epic comeback since his first appearance more than twenty years ago.

According to a blog post on EA Sports’ website, “three unique Madden NFL 23 covers pay tribute to a different chapter in Coach Madden’s unforgettable life. Notably, the Madden NFL 23 All-Madden Edition features artwork created by a popular artist in sports culture, Chuck Styles, to highlight Coach as a video game icon who helped grow the love of NFL football around the world.”

Chuck Styles added: “As someone who grew up loving football, playing in the suburbs of West Philly, it’s a full-circle moment to now be able to contribute to the culture of the sport by honoring an icon like John Madden, who has influenced generations of football fans through his passion for football and unmistakable energy, through my art”

“Coach Madden was a lifelong believer in the importance of education, and we’re privileged to support these amazing organizations that are creating opportunities for the next generation to pursue their dreams in his honor”, said Cam Weber, EA SPORTS EVP and GM.

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