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 the Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers.

Prior to those games, a coin featuring a silhouette of coach Madden on one side (“Heads”) and a six-legged turducken on the reverse side (“Tails”) will be used for the coin toss. Additionally, a patch featuring a silhouette of coach Madden will be included on the jersey of each player at all three games.

Legendary football broadcaster John Madden helped make the turducken an NFL Thanksgiving Day tradition. Here’s how he did it.

Turducken is a Louisiana Cajun butcher shop specialty that became entwined with football and holiday traditions thanks to NFL legend John Madden. Here's the story of how it all happened.

Richie Zyontz has been an NFL producer for FOX since 1994 and is in his 23rd season as the lead producer. He has more than 40 years of experience covering the league and has produced seven Super Bowls.

John Madden's love of football and family came through the most on Thanksgiving, and his legacy will once again be honored this holiday.

In this June 10, 1987, TV sports personality and former Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden enjoys the comforts of his custom-made bus while in New York.

In a heartfelt tribute to John Madden, NBC celebrated his love for football and Thanksgiving by taking the original Madden Cruiser on a nostalgic journey to Lambeau Field.