KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid will get the chance to pay tribute to his close friend John Madden during a public memorial service on Feb. 14.
Madden, a legendary head coach and sports broadcaster, died in December at 85.
Reid is one of eight people to speak, according to a list released by the NFL on Tuesday.
Reid previously touched on his close friendship with Madden after he died.
Aside from football, the pair bonded over food, according to Reid.
"It might be because both of us liked to eat," Reid said of their close bond. "We had that passion, obviously by our body types."
They first met in Green Bay, Wisconsin, when Madden gave Reid a joy ride on his infamous "Madden Cruiser."
Other speakers at the memorial service include:
- Steve Mariucci, NFL Network and Former Head Coach
- Art Shell, Oakland Raider Hall of Fame Player and Coach
- Lesley Visser, Broadcaster
- Matt Millen, Former Oakland Raider Linebacker
- Ron Rivera, Head Coach, Washington Commanders
- Stan Bunger, Former KCBS Radio News Anchor
- Andy Reid, Head Coach, Kansas City Chiefs
- Mike Madden, son of John and Virginia Madden
The memorial service will take place at the RingCentral Coliseum on Feb. 14 at 5:30 p.m. Pacific time.
