Chuck Styles always had plans to design a memorial piece in honor of John Madden.After the Hall of Fame coach passed away in late December the fans and Styles friends in the art world inquired about the idea. He wanted to do it. But it would have to wait.The city of Philadelphia, the Greater Philadelphia-based visual artist who has become an increasingly prominent name within the world of sports, was on the middle of the road in conjunction with Topps with regard to the Project70 line which includes baseball playing cards Mut 23 coins.

It had to be the first thing. He didn't want to rush anything. Then came an email from Electronic Arts.The major video game producer was looking to sign a contract with him for one of their projects however, they couldn't reveal what it was until he signed an NDA.Styles, who was highly knowledgeable about their collection of games, obliged.

"I'm looking at 'Alright. Let me get this NDA out the way so I can find out the details I'm like 'Alright, let me find out what it is,'" he said during an interview via Zoom the week before. "And the subsequent email said 'Alright. Let's immediately cut to the point: we require you to make the 'Madden 23' cover.'" It was that simple. what was meant to be a solo venture was transformed into a project which could possibly be the most significant tribute ever.

"I'm in awe of "OH !... YEAH, MAN!'" Styles stated, holding his head as he recalled the moment of sheer happiness and amazement. "I required an break. I required a twenty-minute break, and I replied back, because I was just livid I was a livid man (in the best way). My brain was completely overwhelmed buy madden nfl 23 coins."