For many years, legendary NFL coach and broadcaster John Madden played a huge role in the Thanksgiving games. In recent years, the NFL has honored him with the John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration.

But the annual American holiday is also a reminder of perhaps the greatest pairing the football world has to offer — John Madden and Thanksgiving Day football. Here’s a closer look at the many ...

John Madden’s love of football and family came through the most on Thanksgiving. On Thursday, NBC will continue to honor Madden’s legacy when it opens its broadcast before the nightcap between ...

Madden called 20 Thanksgiving games on CBS and Fox from 1982 through 2001. He went to ABC for “Monday Night Football” in 2002 and joined NBC in 2006 when “Sunday Night Football” started ...

Lambeau Field was always one of Madden’s favorite stadiums, which made this year’s Thanksgiving game on NBC game even more special. “It’s been unbelievable to see the way John’s legacy ...