John Madden was 6 feet 4 inches tall (about 1.93 meters).

Basic facts

  • John Madden’s listed height during his playing days was 6‑4.
  • He was also listed at about 260 pounds as a college lineman, which added to his imposing presence.

Context from his playing days

  • At Cal Poly in the late 1950s, Madden was described as an “imposing 6‑4, 260‑pound offensive and defensive lineman,” reflecting how big that was for his era.
  • Those same measurements (6‑4, 260) are also used in historical pro football records for him, so his playing and official bio heights match.

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