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“In Oakland, Al Davis was a genius. We had Ron Wolff there, too, and he was a genius. There was no room for me to be a genius.”

Quote by John Madden

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John Madden, born on April 10, 1936, is a renowned American football player. He is known for his exceptional skills and leadership during his career, and is considered one of the iconic figures in the history of American football. more

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