Previous Next. The Raiders loved that '60s "vertical passing game," and Daryle's tremendous arm coupled with speedy receivers produced exciting action and great success. So saddened to hear about Daryle's passing. Daryle Lamonica, a legendary Raiders quarterback who led the franchise to its first Super Bowl berth, has died at the age of 80. Brandon since has graduated from Fresno State, which he attended on a golf scholarship, and is working in real-estate development in Fresno. When I was growing up I always watched the AFC Football Teams and my favorite football team was the Oakland Raiders. In 1974, the high school named its football stadium after him. [Larry] Czonka, [Jim] Kiick and I talked and we thought it was a good concept, but from playing from where we were to where we went was not the same caliber. After one season, he retired from playing football. In 30 total games from 1960 through 1962, he had 99 completions for 211 attempts for a 46.9 completion percentage and 1,363 yards, with eight touchdowns and 16 interceptions. Onstage:The star was later seen presenting alongside Fire Island actor Joel Kim Booster, 35, at the ceremony. Lamonica recalled, It was on a Monday night game. All of that was learned under Sid Gillman of the San Diego Chargers. It was a pass that went awry that everybody remembers, though. That set the groundwork for Lamonicas career. Your email address will not be published. The league folded that year. He was 80 years old. Learn more about merges. Memorial ID. "We knew we could play defense and we knew we could run the ball, but it was up to Daryle to get our passing game going," Davis said. Revealed: The top 10 fastest-growing destinations for UK pensioners retiring overseas. He was a backup to Jack Kemp in Buffalo before becoming a star in Oakland. The NFL has lost a member of its family -- Raiders legend Daryle Lamonica died Thursday morning, officials confirmed to TMZ Sports. The Pose star, 31, donned a flower-inspired burgundy halter neck mini dress, with layers of tulle styled into blooming petals. Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. [The Bills] offered me $11,500 and a $1,500 signing bonus. A scuffed copy of the Koran. All they ask about is whether you win or lose.". 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. Cornerback Butch Byrd said that I would never complete a pass to his side of the field. It was Daryle Lamonica. Save my name and email in this browser for the next time I comment. Only Hall of Famer Steve Young and Tom Brady have matched Lamonica's six TD passes in a postseason game, and only Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and Patrick Mahomes have had multiple playoff games with at least five TD passes. Stabler replaced Lamonica as Raiders starter in 1973, and in 1975 Lamonica played for the World Football League's Southern California Sun. My big thrill from high school was after I retired, they built a stadium and named it Daryle Lamonica Stadium. The area has grown enormously since Lamonica was a child. But East Coast viewers did not see the comeback finish to the Raiders' 43-32 win over the New York Jets on Nov. 17, 1968 -- Oakland scored two touchdowns in the final minute -- as NBC cut away from the game late to show the children's movie. The next season, the Raiders beat Kansas City twice during the regular season. We faced a pretty tough opponent in the Green Bay Packers. Instead, fans and audiences can easily tune in to watch the beachside festivities on IMDB's YouTube Channel, as well as the Film Independent's YouTube and Twitter pages. I did that in the off-season. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at He will be greatly missed. The nominations were officially announced late last year in November, and the awards ceremony is notably known for bringing 'together top talent from throughout the world of film and television,' according to the official website. Daryle Lamonica was a great quarterback and he was great throwing the long passes. Unforgettable. The second best result is Daryle Paul Lamonica age 40s in Dorchester, MA in the Neponset neighborhood. His death is considered to be from natural causes. His 16,006 yards passing ranked third from 1967-72. Not so shipshape! Buffalo Bills (1963-66) My family loved you. He started at quarterback for three years and was named the Most Valuable Player in the East-West Shrine Game in 1962. Regina Hall - Honk for Jesus. Lamonica led professional football with 145 touchdown passes between 1967 and 1972, 24 more TD passes than Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton in that time frame, and Lamonica's 16,006 passing yards were the third most in that span. It was really good. Prayers for Gods comfort to his family; he was a goid man. Why Felicity Hoffman Sentenced to Only 14 Days in Prison? Now, it's just one urban sprawl. AFL fans wanted to see the ball in the air. The death is considered to be from natural causes. Our deepest condolences are with his wife Mary, son Brandon, the rest of the Lamonica family, teammates and friends.". Lamonica commented, I had a passion for the game of football. The Bills kept saying that if you get hurt, you wont have a contract. 1 pick, Ex-Patriots star McGinest facing eight years in prison, Commanders rip 'blatantly false' team sale report. Daryle Lamonica, former Raiders standout quarterback, dies at 80. Pro and anti-migrant protestors face off in Dover in latest clash over Channel crossings that saw 45,000 United Arab Emirates now has the most powerful passport in the world after jumping 32 spots under new Do not sell or share my personal information. His death is considered to be from natural causes. 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. He recovered the ball on the 30. May the legend rest in heaven and our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones during the hard period. Michaela Jae 'MJ' Rodriguez put on a very leggy display atthe 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on Saturday. "The Raider Nation will forever miss his easy-going nature and warm smile. I dont know where he came up with that one. Now what we've got to watch out for is not to let ourselves get fatheaded.". The Fresno County Sheriff's Office said Lamonica died at his Fresno, California, home on Thursday morning. Davis' offense, first developed by San Diego Chargers coach Sid Gillman, used running backs and tight ends extensively. Lamonica's 34 TD passes in 1969 still stand as the Raiders' single-season franchise record, 53 years later, and he had a starring role in one of the most famous games in pro football history -- the Heidi Game, in which he threw four TD passes, including the game winner to Charlie Smith. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. When will the Beast from the East be at YOUR door? Our team does not confirm any rumors, but you can be sure that we are trying our best to find related information about the tragedy and provide the latest updates as soon as possible, but, do not forget that family privacy should be respected at this difficult time. I called my mom and she said that Al Davis had called and wanted me to call., Lamonica remembered, I called Al [Davis] and met with him the next day. So heartbroken to announce that we have just been informed that former Raiders Quarterback and Clovis native Daryle Lamonicas cause of death is behind the shadows after he sadly passed away on April 21, 2022, at the age of 80. I pray God gives you a special kind of peace. The AFL playoffs that year matched each of the two division champs against the second-place team in the other division. I like that. Even though the area is much larger, it still suits Lamonica. I walked away from that game disappointed, but knowing that we had the potential to really play with the best-of-the-best in the game. 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. But the fans don't ask about your statistics. When I looked at the class of guys [that were inducted with him], I feel very honored and privileged to be named along with guys like [Erich] Barnes and Mike Curtis. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. I looked at their upcoming schedule and the third league game was Buffalo in Buffalo. TheNewark-born entertainer - who becamethe first transgender woman to receive a Golden Globe last year - paired the bright look with gold strappy heels. Some day I want to finish a game with 100% completions. WebHe was a star player at Clovis High School, which eventually named its football stadium Lamonica Stadium. In 1963, Lamonica was drafted by both the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League (AFL) and the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). "The Raiders Family is deeply saddened to learn of Daryle Lamonica's passing earlier today," the Raiders announced in a statement. Inducted into the Professional Football Researchers Associations Hall of Very Good (2013). I got to learn the winning ways. This year, the awards show will only be available to view via streaming, and will not air live on IFC, a first since 1997, reported Variety. To the family, many, many friends, and fans of this great person who played and loved the game of football. I would have probably stayed in the NFL. "I feel that I'm becoming a leader. Our deepest condolences are with his wife Mary, son Brandon, the rest of the Lamonica family, teammates and friends." He was famously nicknamed "The Mad No way. I had to call the Fresno Bee, my hometown paper, to find out that I was traded. 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. Daryle Lamonica, the aptly nicknamed "Mad Bomber" thanks to his affinity for the deep pass, and who led the Raiders to their first Super Bowl when he won the 1967 AFL MVP award, has died at the age of 80. Eight hours later, I was traded. One of the greatest players in AFL history, Lamonica was nicknamed "The Mad Bomber" for his affinity for throwing deep passes. Davis told Sports Illustrated at the time the Raiders were "willing to wait a couple of years" for Lamonica to develop and fit in their system. In his six seasons as a starter for the Raiders, Lamonica was one of the most prolific passers in the game, leading led pro football with 145 TD passes 24 more than second-place Fran Tarkenton. We were both honored and somewhat surprised to have a real NFL star at our banquet!! WebBirth Name: Daryle Patrick Lamonica Occupation: Football Player Born In: California, United States Birthdate: July 17, 1941 Age: 81 years old (as of 2023) Ethnicity: White The Bills were calling me every day. To the family, many, many friends, and fans of this great person who played and loved the game of football. Ralph Fiennes, 60, is spotted in Rome with former lover Francesca Annis, 77 - who was involved in the end of PETER HITCHENS: Now we know for sure that our leaders lost their heads over Covid. That is how much I loved it., Commenting on the Raiders fans, Lamonica said, They were special and they still are. He was 80. In his Raiders career from 1967 to 1974, Lamonica had the team's two highest season touchdown-pass marks, 34 in 1969 and 30 in 1967, and had 148 career touchdown passes as a Raider, second only to Ken Stabler's 150. 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. I probably instigated that. Whether that is true or not, I dont know., Lamonica continued, There were no agents back then. Lamonica was called The Mad Bomber for his great throwing arm and was known in history as the third-leading passer of anyone with the Raiders. Now what we've got to watch out for is not to let ourselves get fatheaded.". I was getting ready to go out and play in the East-West Shrine Game. Daryle Lamonica speaks at a news conference as part of Oakland Raiders alumni weekend after a Raiders NFL football practice in Napa, Calif., on July 28, 2018. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Of course, Cookie Gilchrist. The 34 TDs still stand as the franchises single-season record more than a half-century later. He knew the game of football. They had a great pass rush. However, they lost 33-14. We had a lot of young players. I took that offer to my [Notre Dame] coach Joe Kuharich. Our deepest condolences are with his wife Mary, son Brandon, the rest of the Lamonica family, teammates and friends.". With the score tied 7-7, Lamonica bruised his hand on the helmet of Chiefs defensive end Aaron Brown. "Each game I'm getting more confidence," Lamonica told Sports Illustrated in the Nov. 13, 1967 issue. All they ask about is whether you win or lose.". Floral dream: The Pulp Bassist Steve Mackeys Cause of Death is Behind Shadows, Hockey Community Mourns Coach Bo Hickeys Death at 77, The Real Story of Governor Nyesom Wikes Sons Death, Reality of Iconic Star Irma Serranos Cause of Death at 89, Is Tekashi 69 Dead at 24?; A Shocking Question Raised by Rumors, Author of Bullshit Jobs David Graebers Death Cause is Wired, Car Accident Was Demitra Roches Death Cause Reportedly, What We Know About Famed DJ Erick Morillos Death Cause. I will never forget the match Daryle and I played against youeven though you won. The Spirit Awards have also installed new gender-neutral categories, combining both male and female actors for Best Lead and Supporting Performances in film and television. DARYLE LAMONICA OBITUARY Daryle Lamonica was a legendary quarterback for the Oakland Raiders who was a two-time AFL player of the year. Discover Daryle Lamonica's Biography, Age, Height, I talked to Jerry Kramer and he said, Daryle, you had a big hurdle to get over. 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. His death is considered to be from natural causes. I wish that I had an agent there. Lamonicas deep arm teamed up with receivers such as Warren Wells and Fred Biletnikoff and turned the Raiders into a powerhouse. I won MVP. "Al Davis taught us that the offense could dictate to the defense by formation," said Lamonica, who came to the Raiders from the Buffalo Bills for Tom Flores and Art Powell before the 1967 season. I had to improve in a hurry because I knew they were counting on me. Peaches and grapes, recalled Lamonica. The Fresno County Sherriff's said Lamonica died at his Fresno, California, home on Thursday morning. To the family, many, many friends, and fans of this great person who played and loved the game of football. I cut his hair prior to him and Bart Starr who were on the tonite show later that day. Lamonica's 34 TD passes in 1969 still stand as the Raiders' single-season franchise record, 53 years later, and he had a starring role in one of the most famous games in pro football history -- the Heidi Game, in which he threw four TD passes, including the game winner to Charlie Smith. Daryle Lamonica at the Oakland Raiders training camp in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Aug. 7, 1971. He threw two TD passes in the Raiders' 40-7 AFL title-game win over the Houston Oilers and had two more TD passes in the 33-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl II. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Social Media Sensation Bianca Devins Has Been Killed, Mpura and Killer Kau Died in Fatal Car Accident; Kabza is Alive, Tragic Story Stands Behind Luc Montagniers Cause of Death. He lettered in four sports and was an all-state quarterback at Clovis High School in Clovis, a Fresno suburb. A five-time Pro Bowler, Lamonica went an impressive 66-16-6 as a starting quarterback. He was a community leader and a family man. BRANDON worked a summer on the ranch in Oregon. Stabler replaced Lamonica as Raiders starter in 1973, and in 1975 Lamonica played for the World Football League's Southern California Sun. Josh Welsh, who is the current Film Independent President, told Variety that, 'Its something weve been talking about for probably three years.'. But East Coast viewers did not see the comeback finish to the Raiders' 43-32 win over the New York Jets on Nov. 17, 1968 -- Oakland scored two touchdowns in the final minute -- as NBC cut away from the game late to show the children's movie. I had a chance to play with some great football players. Lamonica recalled, I was talking to somebody and he said, Hey, you have been traded to the Raiders! I said, Yeah, yeah, right. Two years later, in 1969, Lamonica was UPI's AFL MVP and again a first-team All-Pro after leading the AFL in passing yards (3,302) and TD passes (34) as the Raiders went 12-1-1 but were upset 17-7 at home in the AFL title game by the eventual Super Bowl IV champion Kansas City Chiefs. The game against the Jets was played in bitter cold ("The wind chill factor was a minus-25 degrees," Lamonica said) with swirling winds in Shea Stadium. Lamonica played in the first Little League World Series. Stabler replaced Lamonica as Raiders starter in 1973, and in 1975 Lamonica played for the World Football League's Southern California Sun. Where are they now: Daryle Lamonica Just mention the nickname The Mad Bomber, and football fans remember one of the best quarterbacks to play in the late 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Copyright 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. Here's everything we know, Richardson sets QB mark for vertical, broad jump, QB Young 5-10 1/8, 204 pounds at NFL combine, Sources: Patriots tell QB Hoyer he's being cut, Horns' Robinson: Versatility worthy of early pick, Jones: Not fixated on Cowboys' drought, just '23, Sources: Raiders plan franchise tag for Jacobs, WR Addison to Steelers' Pickett: 'Come get me', Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Everything you need to know about Geno Smith's contract negotiations. won 17-7. I threw two touchdown passes in the first half right over top of him. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. I always felt bad about that.. Toxic trauma expert Gabor Mate diagnoses Prince Harry with attention deficit disorder but tells him it CAN 'I felt different to the rest of my family - and my mum felt the same': Prince Harry opens up on his 'broken 'He's completely beige drained of all his feisty ginger life-blood': JULIE BURCHILL'S verdict on Prince Five unexpected signs in your 20s and 30s you're at risk of developing heart disease later in life. A great character in Oakland Raider and AFL/NFL history, and his nickname and confident persona fit perfectly with the maverick team and the wide-open iconoclastic American Football League. Lamonica was replaced as the starter in 1973 by Ken Stabler and went to the World Football League the following season where he finished his career. "He seems to be doing it sooner than we had expected. I remember him as being courteous to other customers while his visits there. Lamonica threw a swing pass to running back Charlie Smith, but it went behind Smith, so it was a lateral. Derek Carr, the franchise's all-time career passing leader, shared a photo of himself and Lamonica on Thursday. Daryle Lamonica received that nickname from broadcaster Howard Cosell. Daryle Lamonica, the aptly nicknamed "Mad Bomber" thanks to his affinity for the deep pass, and who led the Raiders to their first Super Bowl when he won the 1967 AFL MVP award, has died at the age of 80. He was visiting our house one day, in the early 70's, Daryle threw me a long pass, in front of my brother's and our friends. Lamonica hardly could grip the ball after that. Lamonica's 34 TD passes in 1969 still stand as the Raiders' single-season franchise record, 53 years later, and he had a starring role in one of the most famous games in pro football history -- the Heidi Game, in which he threw four TD passes, including the game winner to Charlie Smith. Just mention the nickname The Mad Bomber, and football fans remember one of the best quarterbacks to play in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Ara Parseghian called me and said that he wanted me to be the starting quarterback for the East team. Three-Time AFL Champion (1964, 1965, 1967) "I've seen three games this season and I'll come up for another one, too. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Lamonica played at Notre Dame before going pro. Ironically, the Raiders' opponent in Super Bowl II, Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers, was the NFL team that drafted Lamonica in the 12th round of the 1963 NFL Draft. Fullback Hewritt Dixon caught 59 passes in 1967, and tight end Billy Cannon led the team with 10 touchdown passes. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Trivia. He threw a league-high 30 touchdowns in 1967 while going 12-1-1 as a starter. No. Clovis High named their field Lamonica Field (1976) Daryle Lamonica was born on July 17, 1941 in Fresno, California, USA. Lamonica was at his best during the playoffs, throwing five TD passes in a 41-6 win over Kansas City in 1968 and a record six the following season against Houston. Lamonica commented on receiving the call that he was inducted, It was a pleasant shock. He actually coached the game. ", 1969 AFL Divisional Round Playoff (Thread 1 of 2)December 21, 1969 #Raiders 56 Oilers 7 @ the Oakland ColiseumThe Daryl Lamonica threw 6 TDs:WR Biletnikoff (2)WR Rod Sherman (2)RB Charlie SmithTE Billy CannonRookie FB Marv Hubbard rushed for his first ever TD. pic.twitter.com/NqEzfmr0mn. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | You are hurt at the time and you do not understand the reasons why, but after you play the game enough, they are still part of my family. It was a dream come true for me. I spent a lot of time hunting and fishing in the back yard. Lamonica was an All-Pro again in 1969 when he led the AFL with 3,302 yards passing and 34 touchdowns. "The Raiders Family is deeply saddened to learn of Daryle Lamonica's passing earlier today," the team said in a statement. Our deepest condolences are with his wife Mary, son Brandon, the rest of the Lamonica family, teammates and friends." Lamonica, who played quarterback for the Raiders between a pair of Hall of Famers in Tom Flores and Ken Stabler, was initially drafted into the AFL by the Buffalo Bills out of Notre Dame in 1963. "The Raiders Family is deeply saddened to learn of Daryle Lamonica's passing earlier today," the team said in a statement. Davis told Sports Illustrated at the time the Raiders were "willing to wait a couple of years" for Lamonica to develop and fit in their system. Jim Tyrer was with the Kansas City Chiefs for years and years. The Raiders beat the Houston Oilers 56-7 with Lamonica throwing six touchdown passes, and the Chiefs beat the Jets, so the Raiders and Chiefs met a third time in Oakland. As you probably noticed too, some rumors have started to spread about Canadian-Moroccan Internet personality #Twitch star #Pokimanes cause of death while there is no official report about her death at this time. All they ask about is whether you win or lose.". Playing alongside fellow quarterback and AFL legend Jack Kemp, the Bills won back-to-back AFL titles in 1964-65. "My mom is Irish, my dad is Italian and there's a little pinch of Cherokee for spunk," he said. K.C. Bill Crouch / Oakland Tribune via Getty Images. I am a sports fan from Massachusetts. Daryle Lamonica Obituary. Did Ex Vikings CB Jeff Gladneys Cause of Death Clarify? Of Italian and Irish ancestry, Lamonica grew up on a ranch in the Central Valley of California. Lamonica recalled, Art Powell said to me, I am probably the culprit, because I wanted to get back to Canada. As for glam, the Tick, Tick Boom! Lamonica then threw two TD passes in a win over Houston in the AFL title game to send the Raiders to their first Super Bowl where they lost 33-14 to Green Bay. I had to improve in a hurry because I knew they were counting on me. That is who we played for. Best Feature nominees are: Bones And All, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Our Father The Devil, Tr and Women Talking. They were a really good football team., Lamonica recalled, I learned my winning ways from Buffalo. "They were the best fans in the country. "That's one of the highest honors I've ever had," he said. The couple had been married for over five decades before death separated them on 21 April 2022. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Davis told Sports Illustrated at the time the Raiders were "willing to wait a couple of years" for Lamonica to develop and fit in their system. Daryle will live on in our hearts forever! "The Raiders Family is deeply saddened to learn of Daryle Lamonica's passing earlier today," the Raiders announced in a statement. Lamonica instead chose to play for the Buffalo Bills, who took him in the 24th round of the 1963 AFL Draft. Yet, Lamonica threw for 401 yards. Southern California Sun (1975) (World Football League), Awards: Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Named AFL MVP Twice (1967, 1969) Mr. Daryle Lamonica was a Forever "The Mad Bomber". God bless you. Police and an ambulance were dispatched to His death is considered to be from natural causes. "The Raider Nation will forever miss his easy-going nature and warm smile. Share to let others add their own memories and condolences. After the game, I had a scout come up to me and said, Here is a $100,000 bonus and a $100,000 contract. I didnt know there was that much money in pro football. Baseball was my strongest sport. He continued, I just tried to play all sports to keep in shape year round.. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Rodriguez wore her black tresses parted in the middle and cascading down her back in a straight style.