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I think comparisons are odious.

John Madden

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John Madden
Age: 88
Born: 1936
Born: April 10
American Football Player
Football Player
Austin
Minnesota
John Earl Madden
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I always used to tell my players that we are here to win! And you know what, Al? When you don't win, you lose.
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Here's a guy who can use his arms and legs at the same time.
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When your arm gets hit, the ball is not going to go where you want it to.
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If a guy doesn't work hard and doesn't play well, he can't lead anything. All he is, is a talker.
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I get a certain feeling when I go to Lambeau field in Green Bay. Soldier field in Chicago is special to me. Those are the places that I really like. The stadiums.
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