Posted on 04/22/2022 6:35:59 AM PDT by JonPreston
Daryle Lamonica, a legendary Raiders quarterback who led the franchise to its first Super Bowl berth, has died at the age of 80. The Fresno County Sherriff's said Lamonica died at his Fresno, California, home on Thursday morning. The death is considered to be from natural causes.
One of the greatest players in AFL history, Lamonica was nicknamed "The Mad Bomber" for his affinity for throwing deep passes. He was named league MVP in 1967, the year he led the Raiders to a league title.
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As a Pittsburgh fan, that was a game that is unforgettable. Franco Harris I met when he was at Pen state. JoePa was my dad’s uncle’s friend.
All I remember is beer suds a`flyin everywhere.
Raiders players used to go every weekend to J.C. Penney’s for all day autographs n photos with kids.
RIP.
I’m talking about the Heidi Game 1968. My mistake about calling it a playoff game...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsrxpLly_Vw
When real men played football...
Sad to see him go at so young an age..
Ha! I remember it. Thanks for the link.
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