1980 NFL Films Oakland Raiders as shown on ESPN 12-25-1984

free candy canes upon an offensive speed [Music] strong-armed and by King a former Houston oiler found a top target in Ex Buffalo star Bob Chandler as Oakland Raiders new and old mastered the Chiefs in James one game to showcase premier punter ray guy and special teams hitters like Jeff Barnes Morris Bradshaw Otis McKinney and captain Todd Christians alert rated defenders picked off five San Diego passes and explosive pass rushers Cedric Hardman number 86 and Willie Jones number 90 but points on the board the offense was spurred by talented second-year pro Kenny King Pro Bowl bound in justice first gear in silver and black Dan Pastorini found a lethal partner in the incomparable cliff branch and when Pastorini was shaken up number 16 Jim Plunkett tied the game with a last-second touchdown to fearless Raymond Chester but the charges hung on to deal the Raiders their first ever overtime loss after two on the road the Raiders opened at home against the Redskins and pastor Rainey established air superiority with two scoring passes won the number 87 Dave Casper the silver and black controlled the action with 230 yards rushing wild tenacious team defense shut Washington down and recorded five sacks including three by the dominating John Matuszak in a 2421 Raider victory [Music] Tom Flores and superior offensive assistants Sam Bogosian Steve Ortmeyer Bob meshach Lu er BER and Ray will Zee face problems after two more losses Dan Pastorini was sidelined with a broken leg and field leadership passed to Jim Plunkett as the Raiders now two and three faced the first place charges in week six number 30 mark van Egan and speedster cliff branch veterans of Raider team's judged among history's best joined in a scoring Avalanche and number six gifted number one draft choice Mark Wilson recorded his first completion but the biggest play was a record run as described by kgo Raider radios bill King so will try to get him rolling from the 11 and [Applause] the 89 yard run long distance through pressure the charges as did three sacks by Willie Jones and a defense playing with controlled fury led by millon browning Matuszak and Ted Hendricks number 83 the Raiders continually defying great odds to become pro football's winningest team Thunder toward a record 16th consecutive winning seasons from Pittsburgh a nationwide Monday night audience saw the fierce Raiders rock up five more sacks against the defending world champion Steelers while Willie Jones in rod Martin number 53 turned relentless defense into Oakland points the powerful front line gave Plunkett time to put the bomb back in the Raider attack as he went deep to Bradshaw Chandler and branch and pro football's most feared and respected organization stone Pittsburgh 45 to 34 [Music] innovative defensive coaches Earl Leggett Willie Brown Chet Franklin and Charlie Sumner masterminded defenses for Seattle which yielded to Lester Hayes interceptions plus six sacks by an ominous intimidating force in black Jim Plunkett personified greater precision passing with three scoring throws to Bob Chandler as Oakland destroyed the Seahawks [Music] in game nine the Raiders dominated the Miami Dolphins as crafty veterans Raymond Chester and Bob Chandler scored the touchdowns them a hostile defense took charge as linebackers rod Martin Ted Hendricks and Randy McClanahan attacked and cornerback Lester Hayes number 37 picked off passes though one of Hayes's interceptions in this game was called back he led the entire NFL in a secondary that topped the league in interceptions every week Barron's tells you more than what has happened or is happening in investments Barron's tells you what will happen a smart investor can take it from there you can get the next 26 issues of Barron's for $36 just call [Music] Wednesday find out who's the muscle-bound master of the universe the world's best bodybuilders compete for the crown Wednesday on ESPN Christmas Day on ESPN brings you a fleets as good as gold Olympic medalist Mary Lou Retton is just one of America's golden heroes a gag gift is what you'll get next from the NFL's football follies watch high-priced pros become gridiron goobers right before your eyes then we're ready for a super surprise more than two hours of Super Bowl highlights it could prove to be a preview of things to come have a Merry Christmas with ESPN week 11 found the Raiders in Seattle where Arthur Whittington found a less direct route to the endzone crucial to this game were aggressive special teams including rich martini Keith moody and number 56 Jeff Barnes inspirational performers like Dwayne Osteen joke Campbell and perennial Pro Bowl selection ray guy confounded Ciara while fiery Lester haze and Ted Hendricks forced to fourth-quarter safety talon dipped tight end Derek Ramsay fought gold and blockers like Derrick Jensen and Bruce Davis fought off the Seahawks while Chris Bar kicked the last minute winning vo go [Music] losing in Philadelphia setup week 13th Monday night test as Reggie Kinlaw and the battle-hardened defense limited Denver to just three points [Music] superb plays such as an IRA Matthews punt return interceptions by Osteen Owens and Hayes and Plunkett scoring run helped the Raiders conquer Denver to earn an all-time pro record 16th consecutive winning season and maintain their incredible Monday night record also symbolic of excellence the Gorman award was presented to Ted Hendricks as the player who best exemplifies the pride poise and spirit of the Raiders a loss to Dallas made remaining games must wins as the Raiders drove for their 11th playoff season since 1967 in Denver field goal trickery was anticipated perfectly by skillful Burgess Owens who gave Oakland six early points then Bob Kamla continued his wizardry with two more touchdowns as the Raiders prevailed 24 to 21 another must-win in frigid Giants TV where these races downgraded and criticized by skeptics early on proved again that second effort his first nature for wearers of the famed silver and black turnovers became triumph 3317 as the Raiders board in their 200 14th consecutive games clinching a wildcard playoff berth the final touchdown came as an onside kick was a roughly turned into six points by Derrick Johnson since 1963 when Al Davis pledged to build the greatest organization in sports greater commitment to excellence as earned 9 division championships and AFL championship two AFC championships and two World Championships total domination a professional football in terms of consistent victory [Music] unyielding will to win had earned the underdog Raiders their place in the Sun all were ready for the playoffs from trainers George Anderson and rod Martin to captain Jean up shop this week one game one game in one game all you got to do is win to achieve Super Bowl glory required beating three of the best starting with the Houston Oilers and football's top rusher Earl Campbell with Campbell checked defenders zeroed in on quarterback hence tape when Ted Hendricks was nuts nothing the snake himself he was springing teammate Mike Davis who had to of Oakland seven sacks in an awesome display of control and confidence design and execution [Music] the Raiders unleashed their feared five-man passing game as Mark van Egan picked up a blitz and Jim Plunkett hit halfback Kenny king deep to set up a touchdown by Todd Christensen one of ten second year pros on the Raider squad in the final quarter funk it behind doll day Upshaw art shell and company isolated halfback Arthur Whittington on a linebacker and Houston hopes tumble the crushing blow was administered by the defense which draped Stabler in silver and black while Lester Hays went up for one then took off for sex over three decades the names have changed but greater commitment to excellence has grown stronger and coach Tom Flores has continued to add to these years of greatness [Music] the whether it is Frodo beyond belief the windchill factor has just fallen here on the lakefront in Cleveland is minus 36 it's treacherous going but as they say both teams have to face the same condition surprisingly for the experts it was the Raiders who calmly ignored the elements in the playoff against the Browns [Music] quarterback Brian site was pulled by defensive captain Ted Hendricks Dave browning number 73 and the mind and muscle of Greater defense win cold and ice were challenges prepared for by equipment manager dick romancing and for Plunkett chester branch chandler king van Egan and the big line of shell Upshaw Dolby Marvin and Lawrence it was time to again prove that under those battle-scarred silver and black helmets where warriors whose deeds would add to the great traditions of the Oakland Raiders [Music] speed drive and contact courage by Kenny King gave the Raiders prime position which art shell Gene Upshaw Dave doll day and the troops used to propel Mark Lanegan into the endzone for a go-ahead fourth quarter score but in the final seconds jubilation became concerned a scouting operation Newsweek magazine labelled one part fanaticism one part CIA and one part genius had produced tough safety Mike Davis who made the big play as this organization built with the support of respected general partner at Maga steadfast limited partners executives al Lucas ow and Ron Wolf doctors Don Fink and Bob Rosenfeld and a superb staff would not be denied [Music] and so these remarkable raters picked for last in the West lured into hostile San Diego for the AFC Championship game in a classic contest the Raider struck first when a deflected pass was alertly turned into a 65-yard touchdown by Raymond Chester number 88 following a meticulously prepared gameplan Jim Plunkett rolled right and hid clip rights to set up another score silver and black precision passing produced a third touchdown on a picture-perfect strike to a wide-open Kenny king [Music] the offensive line and derekjjensen blasted a runway for Mark Van Eagle as the Raider scored touchdown number four [Music] Ted pendrick's Willie Jones John Matuszak Dave browning Cedric Hardman Reggie Kinlaw Joe Campbell and company attacked San Diego relentlessly creating interception opportunities for daring past defenders like Burgess Owens number 44 Lester Hayes number 37 and combative dueño steam number 35 intense man-to-man coverage by mati Jackson number 42 and Otis McKinney number 23 helped forge a silver and black shield against a celebrated passing attack the final quarter featured the field goal accuracy of Chris bar and a decision to pound out the game's final minutes by giving the ball to pressure proof all-time rushing leader Mark van Egan number 30 it is all over the jubilation begins the Raiders are bound for the Super Bowl for the third time climaxing one of the great stories in football in recent years that further research into the silver black New Orleans here come the Raiders [Music] ESPN's Thursday kicks off with SportsCenter we'll give you the bowl games survey the NFL playoff picture and bring you the latest hoop scoop then catch PK's world middleweight championship Johnny Torrio defends his title against number one contender rocky Batista and will stay ringside as Derek Maguire and Brett Somers put their undefeated records on the line if so lightweight showdown live on top right boxing ESPN rings your bell Thursday the Super Bowl football shining our earned by the class encouraged the sweat and blood of proud Giants tackle Henry Lawrence guard Mickey mark Santa Dave Dolby guard Gene Upshaw and tackle art show and skilled fearless receivers like Bob Chandler Raymond Chester and cliff branch gifted runners like Mark van Egan and Kenny king and a resourceful field general like Jim Plunkett these AFC champions and silver and black were an aggressive intimidating force against the favorite Philadelphia Eagles creating for Eternals committing none rod Martin's early interception for toll Raider domination to over 100 million views from all angles the varied radar offense attacked and precious as Jim Plunkett and cliff ranch quickly provided the game's first touchdown follows just minutes later by a second Shimer to the right [Music] [Applause] [Applause] Kenny Kings record 80-yard touchdown was the first half offensive gem while rugged Bob Nelson McMillan Reggie Kinlaw and De Pere anchored an interior defense that ground at the Eagles and then denied a seemingly sure field goal as the Raiders led convincingly at the half before blowing Super Bowl fifteen wide open at the start of the third quarter [Music] play fake it back ducks up deep with time [Music] time to throw to the end zone the branch [Music] [Applause] the world had learned what the Raider organization already knew this game this season this league belonged to the Oakland Raiders Brad Martin added his record-breaking second and third interceptions as these unconquerable Raiders won still another world championship of professional football a crowning glory to three decades of destiny [Applause] [Music] we were the best team we deserve to be world champions I'm proud of it you know when you look back at the years of glory of the Oakland Raiders but this was our finest hour this with the finest hour in the history of the Oakland Raiders the Tom floor is the coaches and the great athletes do a magnificent Thursday top-ranked boxing features two undefeated lightweights Brett Somers and Derrick Maguire with their records and their reputations on the line in ten rounds of nonstop action from Atlantic City Seve prevailed to this hard-hitting duel live Thursday on ESPN Wednesday ESPN SportsCenter team brings you all the hotshots wherever news is being made we'll be there to bring you the complete story then find out who has the finest physique the world's best bodybuilders look to show some muscle in the 1984 mr. universe competition next heavyweight Gerry Cooney shows history in a slugfest against George Chaplin it's the feature fight on a special boxing car ESPN's Wednesday is for winners but 1980 borg car auto racing award special names the drivers who did their best to beat the rest from indy to Laguna Seca Saturday the Oakland Raiders have given us many of the NFL's greatest moments but I'd like to repeat a story that has been said many times but I'll never forget it what a comeback during the 1980 season and during that Super Bowl for Jim Plunkett here was a man from Northern California the area given up on by other teams in the National Football League picked up by the Oakland Raiders and he brought him back not only brought him back under the tutelage of Tom Flores but brought them back all the way yes the Raiders gave us many of the NFL's greatest moments but Jim Plunkett you were something special I'm Jim Simpson join us again later here on ESPN for NFL's greatest moments [Music] [Applause] [Music] Merry Christmas everybody from all of us here at ESPN I'm Chris Berman we'll be back with more great moments from the National Football League in just a couple of moments speaking of the NFL it was a very Merry Christmas for Chuck Knox not only does he get to prepare his team for another playoff game but the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks has been named coach of the year in the AFC by the UPI the voting done by four writers in each of the 14 AFC cities and that Knox gets the first place not over Dan Reeves of the Broncos Don Shula of the Dolphins finished third pretty good accomplishment for Knox this year twelve and four were the Seahawks and when you consider the Kurt Warner went out with the season-ending injury in game number one really shows you what type of coaching job Chuck Knox debería deserve at a war today for Chuck Knox of the Seahawks they played the annual blue gray game today in college football and it didn't work this way in the Civil War but today the South rose again the gray beat the blue 33 to six in the annual classic into Montgomery Alabama Jerry Rice at Mississippi Valley caught a couple of touchdown passes in that contest we'll be back with more on this Christmas Sports Center update right after this Christmas Day on ESPN brings you a fleets as good as gold Olympic medalist Mary Lou Retton is just one of America's golden heroes a gag gift is what you'll get next from the NFL's football follies watch high-priced pros become gridiron goobers right before your eyes then we're ready for a super surprise more than two hours of Super Bowl highlights it could prove to be a preview of things to come have a Merry Christmas with ESPN olá we have some college basketball to check out from the island of Oahu out in Hawaii Louisville is playing number 16 Oklahoma it's a nip and tuck affair in the first staff with the Sooners leading the interns of dunk 24:23 in the first half and of course later on coming up the silver swords of sharm and i try and make it to upsets in a row they beat Louisville the other night they're be going up against number four a joke on CAC SMU and company that game it gets underway all about two hours from now NBA action this afternoon the Philadelphia 76ers are in the Silverdome in Pontiac Michigan taking on the Detroit Pistons and the Sixers leading big by 13 in the second quarter the Sixers lidded 49 to 36 there are three other games on tap tonight in the NBA you want to go out to a little Christmas night NBA watching new jerseys at new york atlanta is at Cleveland and Golden State is at Portland a reminder that the SportsCenter that's right the Christmas Day sports if it comes your way at 7 o'clock every time I'll be joined in by Dave Sullivan we now have AFC sudden-death overtime games coming up 77 [Music] [Music] [Applause] hello I'm Jim Simpson and welcome again to NFL's greatest moments here on ESPN sudden-death playoffs tremendous and sudden-death in the playoffs what exciting great moments for the NFL and that's what you're going to see today two renowned sudden-death playoff games first of all 1971 at that time the longest game ever played in professional football Kansas City and Miami remember that one and then in 1977 at Baltimore Oakland and Baltimore but before we show you these great moments a personal story my behalf in 1971 I had the chance working for the NBC network of doing either or in other words I could do Kansas City Miami and Christmas afternoon or the next day I could do Cleveland Hosting Baltimore but having a large family I said look folks I'd like to stay home with my children and leave Christmas night and not miss the stockings hung by the chimney with care so I did had a great Christmas wouldn't have missed it for the world but on my way on the airplane to Cleveland to do the game the next day I guess what I heard the longest game in professional football at that time was won by Miami on a field goal and I missed it the big point is I made Christmas with my family but I'll be able to see that game again when we come back with NFL's greatest moments [Music] who says you can't love your work and leave it [Music] I'll be billing on you [Music] Michelob light super-premium taste in a less filling beer [Music] no story out of the LA Summer Olympics was any larger than a successful gymnastics team I'm Bob Lee join me for a look at America's bows and heroes here on ESPN we live America's golden moments at the Summer Games where our gymnasts reached unparalleled Heights our Christmas stars are ready to Sparkle on Tuesday the Chiefs and the Dolphins were to demonstrate perhaps more than ever before why the game is called football Youngstown arutz towering kickoffs were a weapon in themselves preventing any return on almost every one of them from the outset the Dolphins would try to run on Kansas City's defense number two in the AFC against the run and throughout the first half the Dolphins tandem of Jim kick and Larry Csonka would be unable to do so in fact the Chiefs dominated the

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Published: Fri Sep 07 2018