Daryle Lamonica

Daryle Lamonica, who starred under center for the Oakland Raiders in the late 1960s and early 1970s, died Thursday at the age of 80.

After failing to get the Raiders over the hump, Lamonica was eventually replaced by Ken Stabler, a 1968 second-round pick, in Week 3 of the 1973 season. Against the Packers at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Lamonica completed 15 of 34 passes for 208 yards, two TDs and a pick-six in a 33-14 blowout loss. Lamonica, funny enough, was traded to Oakland in exchange for, in part, then-quarterback and future Raiders coach Tom Flores.

Nicknamed "The Mad Bomber" for his incredible passing arm and his love for taking chances down the field, Lamonica was acquired by the Raiders in 1967 and ...

A native of Fresno, Calif., Lamonica played at Notre Dame before embarking on a 13-year professional career that included eight outstanding seasons with the Raiders. A pioneer of the vertical game, he was a two-time AFL Most Valuable Player (1967 and 1969), three-time AFL All-Star and two-time Pro Bowl selection. The Raider Nation will forever miss his easy-going nature and warm smile. Nicknamed "The Mad Bomber" for his incredible passing arm and his love for taking chances down the field, Lamonica was acquired by the Raiders in 1967 and promptly led the Silver and Black to an AFL Championship and an appearance in Super Bowl II in his first year with the team.

Daryle Lamonica, a legendary Raiders quarterback who led the franchise to its first Super Bowl berth, has died at the age of 80.

Lamonica continued to have success after the merger, as he was named to the Pro Bowl in 1970 and in 1972. The Raiders' starter at the start of the 1973 season, Lamonica was replaced by Ken Stabler, who went on to enjoy a Hall of Fame career that included leading the Raiders to the franchise's first NFL title in 1976. Lamonica, who led the AFL in rushing touchdowns in 1964, was traded to the Raiders after the 1966 season. Lamonica remained the Raiders' starting quarterback when Madden was promoted to head coach in 1969. He threw for 208 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in the Raiders' loss to the dynastic Packers in Super Bowl II. One of the greatest players in AFL history, Lamonica was nicknamed "The Mad Bomber" for his affinity for throwing deep passes.

FOX26 News has learned former Raiders Quarterback and Clovis native Daryle Lamonica has passed away. Police and an ambulance were called to Lamonica's home ...

Lamonica's high school yearbook shows that he wasn't just a star in football, however. The Raider Nation will forever miss his easy-going nature and warm smile. Before his professional career, Lamonica grew up in the Central Valley, playing as an all-state quarterback at Clovis High School. The school named its stadium after him in 1974. But the memories will never leave. It’s a sad time, but he will never die. Lamonica’s son Brandon confirmed to FOX26 News that his father had passed away.

El Sheriff del Condado de Fresno reportó que la muerte se debió a causas naturales; Lamonica tenía 80 años de edad.

Lamonica fue un All-Pro nuevamente en 1969, cuando lideró a la AFL con 3,302 yardas por pase y 34 touchdowns. Lamonica finalizó su carrera con 19,154 yardas por pase y 164 touchdowns. El brazo potente de Lamonica, aunado a receptores como Warren Wells y Fred Biletnikoff, convirtió a los Raiders en una potencia.

Daryle Lamonica, el quarterback de potente brazo que fue nombrado Jugador del Año de la AFL y llevó a los Raiders a su primera aparición en un Super Bowl, ...

El potente brazo de Lamonica y la capacidad de los receptores Warren Wells y Fred Biletnikoff convirtieron a los Raiders en una potencia. Lamonica finalizó su carrera con 19.154 yardas y 164 touchdowns. Daryle Lamonica, el quarterback de potente brazo que fue nombrado Jugador del Año de la AFL y llevó a los Raiders a su primera aparición en un Super Bowl, falleció a los 80 años.

Daryle Lamonica, el mariscal de campo de lanzamientos profundos que ganó el premio al Jugador del Año de la AFL y llevó a los Raiders a su primera aparición ...

El brazo profundo de Lamonica se asoció con receptores como Warren Wells y Fred Biletnikoff y convirtió a los Raiders en una potencia. Apodada el “Bombardero Loco”, Lamonica tuvo un impacto inmediato en Oakland después de comenzar solo cuatro juegos en cuatro temporadas con los Bills. Daryle Lamonica, el mariscal de campo de lanzamientos profundos que ganó el premio al Jugador del Año de la AFL y llevó a los Raiders a su primera aparición en el Super Bowl, falleció. Tenía 80 años.

Daryle Lamonica, the deep-throwing quarterback who led the Raiders to their first Super Bowl appearance, has died at age 80.

The playoffs were when Lamonica shined brightest, throwing five TD passes against the Chiefs in 1968 and a still-record six TDs against Houston in 1969. Lamonica was an instant fit in owner Al Davis' vertical threat offense as he led the AFL with 30 touchdown passes in 1967 while passing for 3,228 yards with targets such as Warren Wells and future Hall of Famer Fred Biletnikoff, leading the Raiders to a 13-1 record. I'm getting to the point where I can see situations on the field and use plays, in special instances, that aren't even in our game plan. But after starting just four games in four years as Jack Kemp's backup, he was traded to the Raiders, along with receiver Glenn Bass, for Flores and receiver Art Powell, with draft picks also involved. I had to improve in a hurry because I knew they were counting on me. "The Raider Nation will forever miss his easy-going nature and warm smile.

FRESNO — NFL All-Pro and Clovis (Calif.) High School graduate Daryle Lamonica has died.

Lamonica, nicknamed "The Mad Bomber" because of his affinity for deep passes, was a two-time AFL MVP and led Oakland to Super Bowl II. News service report.

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Daryle Lamonica, the deep-throwing quarterback who won an AFL Player of the Year award and led the Raiders to their first Super Bowl appearance, has died.

Lamonica was an All-Pro again in 1969 when he led the AFL with 3,302 yards passing and 34 touchdowns. They went 13-1 his first season as Lamonica was a first-team All-Pro and AP AFL Player of the Year when he led the league with 30 touchdown passes. The death is considered to be from natural causes.

Lamonica, nicknamed "The Mad Bomber" because of his affinity for deep passes, was a two-time AFL MVP and led Oakland to Super Bowl II.

Holmgren, a 7-1 freshman who averaged 14.1 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.7 blocks, is expected to be a top five pick. Several NBA mock drafts have projected the 6-foot-6 Sharpe as a possible top-10 selection this summer. The death is considered to be from natural causes. They had a one-shot lead over the team of Matthew NeSmith and Taylor Moore. PGA: Patrick Cantlay holed a 25-foot eagle putt early and chipped in from 40 feet for birdie late while Xander Schauffele contributed six birdies of his own, and their three straight birdies to close the opening round gave them a 13-under 59 in fourballs to lead the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.Advertisement LPGA: Nasa Hataoka and Emily Kristine Pedersen shared the lead at 4-under 67 among the early starters in the first round of the DIO Implant LA Open in Los Angeles.