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4 memorable John Madden broadcasting moments from Cowboys games

By Lauren Barash

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Former Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden wearing his Hall of Fame Jacket looks on during the un vailing of the Hall of Fame busts for former Raider and teammate Ken Stabler at halftime of an NFL game between the Atlanta Falcons and Oakland Raiders at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 18, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Former Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden wearing his Hall of Fame Jacket looks on during the un vailing of the Hall of Fame busts for former Raider and teammate Ken Stabler at halftime of an NFL game between the Atlanta Falcons and Oakland Raiders at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 18, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, UNITED STATES: Injured Dallas Cowboy Quarterback Troy Aikman looks on from the sidelines as the officials examine the replay of a Dallas fumble against the Washington Redskins in Landover, MD 18 September 2000. The Cowboys won, 27-21. AFP PHOTO/ SHAWN THEW (Photo credit should read SHAWN THEW/AFP via Getty Images) /

1. Madden points out Aikman’s lack of facial hair

In probably one of his most memorable on-air moments, Madden ditched the football talk to point out Hall of Famer Troy Aikman’s inability to grow facial hair.

Madden said he looked as close as he could to try and find Aikman’s “four-day beard.” To further his point, the broadcast puts up a zoomed-in still photo of Aikman where Madden uses the telestrator to point out his lack of facial hair.

Pat Summerall advises Madden to give Aikman time since the quarterback just turned 29.

This was the kind of unique and silly commentary people came to love from Madden. That, combined with his detailed knowledge of the game, is just one of the many reasons he was an incredible broadcaster.

If you are looking to relive more incredible moments from Madden’s career and hear what some of the greatest NFL figures have to say about him, FOX Sports is re-airing its ALL MADDEN documentary in primetime Thursday evening at 8 pm ET. There are also many other ways to view the 90-minute feature that came out just three days before Madden’s passing.

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