What You Didn't Know About John Madden's Children

As HITC notes, John Madden was married to wife and mother of his children Virginia Fields for 62 years at the time of his death. The happy couple reportedly met in Pismo Beach, California and got hitched in 1959. Although there's not much information available about their relationship, it's clear that the couple shared two adult children, both boys, who were raised in Pleasanton, California. Per The Sun, Michael was born in 1964 followed by Joseph in 1966. Both attended Ivy League institutions, with Joseph studying at Brown University while Michael matriculated at Harvard where he also, notably, played football. 

HITC notes the now-adult Madden kids have children of their own too, with five total between them. Both also feature in "All Madden," the documentary about their late father that premiered on Fox earlier this month (via ESPN). According to NBC, the film is also available to stream on Peacock. "All Madden" chronicles the sports icon's career as the youngest coach of the Oakland Raiders ever, his 2006 induction into the Hall of Fame, and 16 Emmy wins for broadcasting. ESPN confirms Madden himself features heavily, with the interviews conducted earlier this year. Evidently, he will be sorely missed by fans and family alike.