John Madden, the larger-than-life Hall of Fame coach turned legendary NFL broadcaster, died Tuesday at the age of 85.
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Discussion Questions:
- What is an industry pioneer?
- What factors might determine which individuals might be considered to be industry pioneers?
- Why are industry pioneers important to industry growth?
- What did John Madden do that influenced the gaming industry?
- Would you consider John Madden to be a sports and entertainment industry pioneer? Why or why not?