The spirit of former Oakland Raider’s coach John Madden returned to the Coliseum one final time on Monday night time.
John Madden’s household organized to have “Yet one more Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden” in reminiscence of the soccer coach who grew to become a larger-than-life determine in teaching, broadcasting, promoting and finally the online game that bears his title. Madden, of Pleasanton, handed away unexpectedly on Dec. 28 at age 85.
Madden’s 103-32-7 all-time document included a 57-11-2 document on the Coliseum.
Madden’s spouse Virginia Madden, as the group of practically 2,000 cheered, stated, “John believes within the city of Oakland. He believed within the Coliseum and he believed within the Raiders — the Oakland Raiders. Oakland wants a soccer staff.”
Bay Space Information Group’s Jerry McDonald contributed to this report. OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 14: John Madden’s spouse Virginia Madden, proper, is greeted by Jan Montgomery throughout the One Extra Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden memorial occasion on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 14: A Las Vegas Raiders fan watches throughout the One Extra Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden memorial occasion on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 14: A bust of John Madden is seen on stage throughout the One Extra Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden memorial occasion on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 14: John Madden’s son Mike Madden indicators autographs for followers earlier than the One Extra Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden memorial occasion on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 14: Individuals hearken to audio system throughout the One Extra Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden memorial occasion on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 14: John Madden’s spouse Virginia Madden blows a kiss to the group after being interviewed by occasion emcee Tom Rinaldi, left, throughout the One Extra Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden memorial occasion on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 14: Former Oakland Raiders participant Henry Lawrence sings throughout the One Extra Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden memorial occasion on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 14: Las Vegas Raiders Mark Acasio, also referred to as Gorilla Rilla, cheers throughout the One Extra Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden memorial occasion on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 14: John Madden’s son Mike Madden, proper middle, talks with former KCBS broadcaster Stan Bunger throughout the One Extra Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden memorial occasion on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. To the far left is Kansas Metropolis Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, and to the proper is Washington Commanders head coach Ron RIvera. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 14: Las Vegas Raiders followers applaud throughout the One Extra Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden memorial occasion on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 14: John Madden’s spouse Virginia Madden arrives throughout the One Extra Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden memorial occasion on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 14: John Madden’s son Mike Madden speaks throughout the One Extra Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden memorial occasion on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 14: Former Oakland Raider and NFL coach Terry Robiskie, left, greets former Raider Henry Lawrence throughout the One Extra Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden memorial occasion on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 14: A photograph of John Madden is seen on the jumbo display throughout the One Extra Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden memorial occasion on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 14: Las Vegas Raiders followers hearken to audio system throughout the One Extra Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden memorial occasion on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 14: John Madden’s son Mike Madden will get a hug throughout the One Extra Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden memorial occasion on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 14: Individuals react throughout the One Extra Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden memorial occasion on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 14: Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera, middle, talks with attendees throughout the One Extra Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden memorial occasion on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. To the left is John Madden’s son Mike Madden. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 14: Kansas Metropolis Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, sports activities commentator Leslie Visser, John Madden’s son Mike Madden and occasion emcee Tom Rinaldi, from left, hearken to audio system throughout the One Extra Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden memorial occasion on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group) OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 14: Dan Macedo, of Pleasanton, wears a Las Vegas Raiders jacket throughout the One Extra Monday Night time in Oakland: A Celebration of John Madden memorial occasion on the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (Jane Tyska/Bay Space Information Group)