John Madden - NBC

Lead Play-by-Play Announcer: NBC

Is there a football fan who doesn't know John Madden? Probably not, as Madden is the NFL's premier ambassador, headlining the most high-profile game coverage, as well the videogame series that bears his name. Most also know about his famous fear of flying, which results in him taking a luxury bus to every game, called the Madden Cruiser. He's popular for his innovative use of the "telestrator," which draws play dynamics on the TV screen. Other broadcasters have since adopted the technique.

Madden has a long coaching career, beginning as a high school football coach at San Luis Obispo High School. He moved to the head coaching position at Allan Hancock College and then a defensive assistant position at San Diego State University. From there, the Oakland Raiders hired him on as the linebackers coach. They went to the Super Bowl that same year. He was then named the Raiders head coach in 1969. John Madden never had a losing season with the Raiders. He's the youngest coach to reach 100 wins. In 1976, the Raiders won the Super Bowl over the Minnesota Vikings, after a series of bitter playoff defeats, including the "Immaculate Reception" in 1972. In 1978, he retired, after battling an ulcer through the 1978 season. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

He became a color commentator in 1979, being teamed up with Pat Summerall, comprising the most famous duo in NFL broadcasting. Together they've broadcast some of the biggest games in the NFL, including Super Bowls. In 1994, the pair moved to Fox. In 2002, Madden moved to ABC's "Monday Night Football," and in 2005, NBC hired Madden for coverage of the network's Sunday night game. He can also be seen as pitchman for a wide variety of products. He's the only broadcaster to announce the NFL with the four major networks.