Loved this. Thank you for posting. Really hard to convey to a modern audience just how special and groundbreaking NFL films were to those of us born in the 60's. These films---especially the early ones with Sam Spence's music and John Facenda narrating---somehow helped to transform football games into something almost Wagnerian in scale. I truly believe NFL Films was a key reason football became America's favorite sport.
RIP JIM OTTO (00). Amazing Mr. Otto had 74 operations, including 28 on his knee (nine of them during his playing career) and multiple joint replacements. His right knee replacements ultimately became so infected he needed to have his R leg below the knee amputated. Yet he said he wouldn't change anything he did
That playoff loss to Pittsburgh was heartbreaking, but also represented the birth of Snake Stabler. Though Al Davis would remain stubbornly committed to Lamonica entering the 1973, Madden finally got his way 3 games in, Stabler took the reigns and never looked back.
You're right. Daryle Lamonica was always an Al Davis favorite. Ken Stabler had to light up the defense in practice the week following the loss to Kansas City in order for John Madden to give him the starting job in 1973. Davis was not happy about Lamonica being benched but backed Madden's decision. However, Davis is rumored to have told Madden, "This better work." When Lamonica was ready to sign with the Southern California Sun of the WFL, Davis made him a counteroffer and told him that the WFL wasn't going to last. Davis had told Lamonica that he heard a rumor that Stabler was about to sign with the Birmingham franchise and if he did and the league folded, Stabler would not be back in Oakland and Lamonica would be the starter again.
From 1967-68 through 1977-78 the Oakland Raiders made it to the playoffs every year except in 1971-72. They won 3 AFL western and 6 AFC western division championships, 1 pre merger AFL Championship ( but lost Super Bowl 2 to the Green Bay Packers in 1967-68), 1 AFC Championship ( defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers) and 1 Super Bowl defeating the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl 11) both in 1976-77. The Raiders played in 3 consecutive AFL Championship games from 1967-68 through 1969-70 and played in 6 AFC Championship games; the first in 1970-71 and then 5 consecutive AFC Championship games from 1973-74 through 1977-78. That is quite an impressive run over 10 years and 11 seasons . Plus the Raiders won Super Bowl 15 in 1980-81 defeating the Philadelphia Eagles and Super Bowl 18 in 1983-84 defeating the Washington Redskins.
@danischeel4846, Not exactly. He missed the entire season with an achilles issue, but returned to play for a bit in the WFL in '74 before a knee injury finally ended his career.
@DNSKansas, Are you sure that was the rule in 1972? Obviously, it did apply to kick returns, but I have to wonder about offensive plays from the line of scrimmage.
Was that Phil Villapiano that clotheslined OJ Simpson. Good for you Phil!! RB by committee Marv Hubbard,Charlie Smith,Clarence Davis,Don Highsmith. John Madden was 1-5 in AFL/AFC Championship Games not a great record. Plus the Immaculate Reception Gsme this year. Not a great playoff record. Sorry I forgot about RB Pete Banaszak.
Well for years the Raiders had the footage that clearly showed that Harris did indeed catch the ball. They chose to keep it hidden for years. But at least they finally allowed its release
But then the Raiders didn't play the Dolphins in 1972 we'll never know, but they did meet in week 2 of 1973 the Raiders won 12-7 to end the Dolphins 18 game winning streak
"The AFC West...the toughest division in football!" WTF?? The Chiefs were 8-6, who only beat two teams with winning records, one being the Raiders. The Chargers and Broncos were both horrible. Classic!
FINALLY AT LONG LAST, RUclips AUTHORIZED THE COMPLETE NFL FILMS
HIGHLIGHT MOVIE OF THE 1972 RAIDERS, TO BE POSTED HERE. THANK YOU SO
MUCH !!
THE IMMACULATE RECEPTION, NEEDED TO BE INCLUDED HERE. THANK GOD.
Loved this. Thank you for posting.
Really hard to convey to a modern audience just how special and groundbreaking NFL films were to those of us born in the 60's. These films---especially the early ones with Sam Spence's music and John Facenda narrating---somehow helped to transform football games into something almost Wagnerian in scale. I truly believe NFL Films was a key reason football became America's favorite sport.
RIP JOHN MADDEN and DARYLE LAMONICA!
RIP JIM OTTO (00). Amazing Mr. Otto had 74 operations, including 28 on his knee (nine of them during his playing career) and multiple joint replacements. His right knee replacements ultimately became so infected he needed to have his R leg below the knee amputated. Yet he said he wouldn't change anything he did
I really appreciate this posting. I began following the NFL in 1972 and I lived in the SF/Oakland Bay Area!
That playoff loss to Pittsburgh was heartbreaking, but also represented the birth of Snake Stabler. Though Al Davis would remain stubbornly committed to Lamonica entering the 1973, Madden finally got his way 3 games in, Stabler took the reigns and never looked back.
You're right. Daryle Lamonica was always an Al Davis favorite. Ken Stabler had to light up the defense in practice the week following the loss to Kansas City in order for John Madden to give him the starting job in 1973. Davis was not happy about Lamonica being benched but backed Madden's decision. However, Davis is rumored to have told Madden, "This better work." When Lamonica was ready to sign with the Southern California Sun of the WFL, Davis made him a counteroffer and told him that the WFL wasn't going to last. Davis had told Lamonica that he heard a rumor that Stabler was about to sign with the Birmingham franchise and if he did and the league folded, Stabler would not be back in Oakland and Lamonica would be the starter again.
Lamonica had that big arm. "The Mad Bomber"
From 1967-68 through 1977-78 the Oakland Raiders made it to the playoffs every year except in 1971-72. They won 3 AFL western and 6 AFC western division championships, 1 pre merger AFL Championship ( but lost Super Bowl 2 to the Green Bay Packers in 1967-68), 1 AFC Championship ( defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers) and 1 Super Bowl defeating the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl 11) both in 1976-77. The Raiders played in 3 consecutive AFL Championship games from 1967-68 through 1969-70 and played in 6 AFC Championship games; the first in 1970-71 and then 5 consecutive AFC Championship games from 1973-74 through 1977-78. That is quite an impressive run over 10 years and 11 seasons . Plus the Raiders won Super Bowl 15 in 1980-81 defeating the Philadelphia Eagles and Super Bowl 18 in 1983-84 defeating the Washington Redskins.
How were you able to find these gems? Just found your channel and in surprised how much old footage u got
Love 💕 it when the late Al Davis made his famous quote: Just Win, Baby!!!
In 1972, they lost twice to the Steelers in Pittsburgh. Still this was the year of the Dolphins.
Ben Davidson's last football year.
@danischeel4846, Not exactly. He missed the entire season with an achilles issue, but returned to play for a bit in the WFL in '74 before a knee injury finally ended his career.
Still it took until 1976 for them to win it all. They should have done it in 1974.
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Tatum's 104-yard return at Green Bay was in fact illegal. Cannot advance a muff. Officials blew it.
Even behind the line of scrimmage ?
@DNSKansas, Are you sure that was the rule in 1972? Obviously, it did apply to kick returns, but I have to wonder about offensive plays from the line of scrimmage.
In 1972 the Raiders return to glory, until Franco Harris Crushed that on the last play 😁😂🤣
Was that Phil Villapiano that clotheslined OJ Simpson. Good for you Phil!! RB by committee Marv Hubbard,Charlie Smith,Clarence Davis,Don Highsmith. John Madden was 1-5 in AFL/AFC Championship Games not a great record. Plus the Immaculate Reception Gsme this year. Not a great playoff record. Sorry I forgot about RB Pete Banaszak.
Even without the Immaculate "Deception " Raiders were not gonna win Superbowl. Noone was going to beat 72 Dolphins.
Well for years the Raiders had the footage that clearly showed that Harris did indeed catch the ball. They chose to keep it hidden for years. But at least they finally allowed its release
What's this Noone is that Peter Noone from the Monkees?
But then the Raiders didn't play the Dolphins in 1972 we'll never know, but they did meet in week 2 of 1973 the Raiders won 12-7 to end the Dolphins 18 game winning streak
Steelers had them beat refs held Miami hand in that game steelers led that game more then once
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"The AFC West...the toughest division in football!" WTF?? The Chiefs were 8-6, who only beat two teams with winning records, one being the Raiders. The Chargers and Broncos were both horrible. Classic!
Well, the Raiders lost to Denver and tied the Chargers. So that doesn’t speak highly of the raiders then.
@@ghettogadget206 Yup. My point exactly.
Did u not say Namath played spectacular!! WTF!!
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