His deep arm, teamed up with receivers such as Warren Wells and Fred Biletnikoff, turned the Raiders into a powerhouse.
By Josh Dubow | Associated Press
The Raiders acquired Lamonica in a trade from Buffalo in 1967 and he was immediately the perfect fit for the vertical offense owner Al Davis coveted for his franchise. Lamonica, center, hands the ball off to Charlie Smith during a game against the Houston Oilers on Oct. 9, 1972 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Lamonica was an All-Pro again in 1969 when he led the AFL with 3,302 yards passing and 34 touchdowns. The 34 TDs still stand as the franchise’s single-season record more than a half-century later.
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