OT: R.I.P. - Daryle Lamonica

[Colbert17!]

The Raiders "Mad Bomber" has passed away at age 80. Even in these pass happy times he's still the franchise record holder for most TD passes in a season.

https://nypost.com/2022/04/22/former-raiders-quarterback-daryle-lamonica-dies-at-age-80/

For our younger fans.

 

[RUGuitarMan1]

RIP. As a young kid I can remember those great AFL games with those high flying passing attacks. Its when I became a NY Jet fan and there were some great QBs, Lamonica, Namath, Hadl, Dawson, etc.

 

[Colbert17!]

when I became a NY Jet fan

Same here.

 

[rufeelinit]

Wasn't Warren Wells his deep target threat? I don't think he overlapped with Cliff Branch. He was also the guy who was either removed or injured when George Blanda went on a streak of winning games as the Raiders back up QB.

 

[Colbert17!]

Warren Wells and Fred Biletnikoff out wide with Hewritt Dixon and Marv Hubbard in the backfield.

 

[MadRU]

One of the famous QBs of my youth. RIP

 

[e5fdny]

He helped make the AFL worth watching.

 

[rufeelinit]

Marv Hubbard. I think he was from Colgate. Back in those days it was a badge of honor to be wearing a helmet with nicks and scratches.

 

[MadRU]

Lamonica vs Len Dawson. Raiders vs Chiefs big rivalry game in the AFC.

 

[rudad02]

Warren Wells and Fred Biletnikoff out wide with Hewritt Dixon and Marv Hubbard in the backfield.

Billy Cannon at TE.

 

[MADHAT1]

Wasn't a Raider fan , but the Mad Bomber was one of my favorite AFL players
RIP Mr. Lamonica

 

[RURod]

Billy Cannon at TE.

Could really toss the rock.

 

[RUScrew85]

Damn old guys are dropping like flies this week. RIP.

 

[cRURah]

saddened. the AFL was an amazing league. Wasn’t he in the “heidi” game?

 

[RU#1fan]

RIP Mad Bomber