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A 45-year resident of Oradell, he is the son of former Councilman Charlie Madden, Councilman James Koth read from the proclamation.... Madden grew up in Oradell and graduated from Bergen Catholic High School and majored in journalism at the University of South Carolina where he was awarded a track scholarship after being a two-time New Jersey state champion in both the 100 and 220-yard dashes.
- ↑ "Looking at careers of this year's Hall inductees". Houston Chronicle . Associated Press. July 24, 2010. Retrieved February 16, 2011.
Bill Madden: ... born in 1946 and grew up in New Jersey ... graduated from Bergen Catholic High School.
- ↑ "2010 BBWAA CAREER EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER BILL MADDEN". baseballhall.com. National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
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