Matuszak Dirtiest Player In 1970's?(Broncos At Raiders)

[@Artamusgordon]

I never thought of Matuzak as a dirty player, the 15 yarder in this game was a mere love-tap considering Raider standards. Although, he did have a bit of a temper & was a crazy psychopath, but a dirty player? Nahh!

[@markgardner9460]

Usually they got their money's worth when it came to unnecessary roughness penalties. These were love taps, like you say.

[@stevereber]

You know who we are all over looking at least to mention Jack Lambert. He used to try to intimidate not just other players but the Refs! I remember a game one of the refs stood up to him and I think either tossed him or Hit him with a big penalty.

[@Artamusgordon]

@@stevereber I’m glad you mentioned jack Lambert, good one. Honestly, his name was the first one that came to mind while contemplating the question. If anything those missing teeth were enough to scare & intimidate anybody!

[@markgardner9460]

I think of Lambert as a Butkus-type in that he tried to grind guys into the turf after the tackle - he'd roll around with them on the ground in a rough house fashion. I think that it was intimidation in an effort to instill fear probably more than anything.

[@stevereber]

@@Artamusgordon He was unique

[@Malibu1515]

Love 'em or hate 'em the Raiders were a cast of remarkable characters that made life miserable for opposing players and laughed while doing it and while their style of play led us to our watered down version we have today, the 1970's Oakland Raiders certainly were a team that completely embraced and lived up to their name. And that's what makes them Legend! John Matusak "The Toos" was crazy as a loon when he was drinking or whatever else he took. When John Matusak was sober he was the humblist nicest person on this planet.

[@markgardner9460]

Yes, a lot of them were cast-offs and/or misfits who blended incredibly well together. There has not been another team like them then or since.

[@tommythomason6187]

The whole Oakland team was a collection of bad dudes. Alzado, here with the Broncos, but later with the Raiders, was also hell on wheels. He fit right in with Oakland. Gradishar was a super middle linebacker. All of Denver's linebacking corps was great - Tom Jackson (#57) and Bob Swenson (#51).

[@markgardner9460]

Orange Crush....great defensive nickname. One of the best of all-time.

[@robertsprouse9282]

JOE RIZZO, too..

[@braderwin9620]

Don't forget Ray May who came over from Baltimore

[@joegriego3091]

@@braderwin9620 Ray May was gone from Denver by 1975 I believe. Not part of the Orange Crush defense.

[@scotthovland7380]

John Matuzak went to my high school in Oak Creek Wisconsin years ahead of me and would return to speak to us from time to time as a mentor and couldn't have been nicer every time I met him. Would let everyone try on his huge Super Bowl ring. He also held many basketball records back then and was one heck of a slam dunker!

[@markgardner9460]

That is so cool! What great memories!

[@scotthovland7380]

@@markgardner9460 One thing you might find interesting is I asked him once who was the toughest player he ever played against and he said Ed White of the Vikings which I thought was super cool since I was a fan of the Vikings living in Packer land😎💜

[@markgardner9460]

@@scotthovland7380 I do find that interesting. White was such a strong man, I can understand The Tooz saying that. I would have loved to have asked questions to him or any NFL player for that matter. Good for you!

[@MW-bi1pi]

' The Tuze ' was hilarious and poignant both in "North Dallas Forty".

[@Fresh-tw7ev]

Thank you for the Randy Gradishar praise. He was a fabulous player at Ohio State and probably would be enshrined in Canton if the East Coast sports media had been covering him. He got lost in Denver a small media market.

[@markgardner9460]

That's the truth! It took Floyd Little THIRTY years to get into the HOF. That's just ridiculous. Gradishar has been eligible for 35 years now.

[@stevereber]

Absolutely good points on Gradishar and Floyd Little & Another good point in how certain players are at a disadvantage, Small media markets.

[@markgardner9460]

It took Tarkenton 3 votes to get into the HOF. Really? That's ridiculous. Small market.

[@davidcobb2693]

@@markgardner9460 Tarkenton played a third of his career in that small market town, New York City!

[@davidcobb2693]

@@markgardner9460 Was Little Floyd EVER described as a player who DEFINED his position? No, but if you really want to go after the HOF voters for taking ridiculously long to induct a sure-fire HOF player, look no further than Ray Guy who had to wait TWENTY-NINE years to get into the HOF!!!

[@gianlucad8003]

There was no such thing as dirty back then, Matuszak was the man..

[@leogetz3570]

Good lord, the amount of great names on both teams, those orange crush uniforms, and that introduction music!!

[@3243_]

The Broncos should never have changed from those uniforms.

[@leogetz3570]

@@3243_ well, the first 2 years after they changed they won back to back titles!! But yeah, I wish they still had the old ones

[@markgardner9460]

Denver should permanently adopt that uniform and helmet logo...super solid!

[@leogetz3570]

@@markgardner9460 hell yes they should!!!

[@3243_]

Including the orange pants with their white jerseys (and just white pants with their orange jerseys). I definitely agree.

[@stevereber]

A little late comment but If your a John Matusak Fan and lover of Hillarious Classic Movies Be sure to Watch a Movie called Caveman back around 1980. Starring Ringo Starr and John Matusak. Matusak was Brilliant in his Role. My personal favorite Comedy movie of all time. It's impossible to describe it the setting is Caveman era Dinosaurs etc. It's Slaptick , Cleverly written , acting is great by many. A number of scenes that are classic . Must See movie. Oh they don't speak English thru the whole movie . Only Caveman Talk and by the end of the movie you'll have a few new words Lol.

[@markgardner9460]

Thanks for bringing this up, Steve. I vaguely recall this movie when it came out and I didn't get a chance to see it, so now I'm gonna have to check it out. Thanks again.

[@stevereber]

@@markgardner9460 Definitely don't miss it. It might even be on you tube free

[@Malibu1515]

Barabara Bach and Shelly Long from Cheers fame too

[@stevereber]

Shelly Long was great in the Movie. Played her part perfect.

[@sly2392]

if the RAIDERS do it they call it dirty football. if any other team does it in the nfl its called a GREAT play.

[@boski93]

Tom Jackson. The man who made me a Bronco fan. His Week 11 Pick 6 of Bert Jones, in 1977, cemented my fate as a Broncos fan, even though I grew up in Southern California and have no ties to Denver whatsoever.

[@markgardner9460]

To play 14 years as a linebacker at only 5'11" 220 pounds is amazing. That is a small linebacker. The Orange Crush defense!!!

[@barbaracaroll]

He was good in north Dallas forty

[@markgardner9460]

Played O.W. Shaddock

[@jaydogtitan-ok3vw]

The locker room blow up on the coach was legendary, Intense scene by the Tooz.

[@mmp6042]

When Monday Night Football meant something, now it means nothing, just one of many games a week. The NFL used to be so much better, it really sucks now. The most important consideration is how much more $$$$ the NFL can line their greedy pockets with.

[@markgardner9460]

You nailed it on all accounts! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@matthewpredmore6523]

Nice clip of two good teams at the time. That Denver linebacking core was tough, with Gradishar and Jackson being very quick to the ball. The 70’s Raiders were always a challenge, to be sure. Those were my grade/ high school years so I followed sports much more than I did as an adult. If it was on tv at night I would watch it. I can’t remember the last time I watched a sporting event, but I don’t really watch tv so there’s that. Must be getting old. 👴

[@markgardner9460]

I would watch every football game that I could - college or pro, as a kid. I, along with a lot of other fans back then, couldn't get enough.

[@matthewpredmore6523]

@@markgardner9460 Yeah, me too especially basketball games because that was my favorite sport. Also, being a Steelers fan those were glorious times. After I got out of school, got married and lived my life it all became unimportant. Funny how that worked.

[@markgardner9460]

NBA games on tv were scarce in the '70's

[@matthewpredmore6523]

@@markgardner9460 Yes they were, and ABA games were even harder to find. Most of them were on tape delay, so they were on at night when I could watch them. Never saw anyone better than the Doctor; he made me want to go out and try everything he did.

[@markgardner9460]

I remember watching their last All-Star game which I thought was very exciting.

[@kathleendossett3819]

Like the narration. Oh how I miss these names,records,etc. Watched these in the company of fellows I was stationed w/ after tour of Nam. Best therapy on earth!Thanks the the memories!

[@markgardner9460]

That's great - I'm glad to hear that! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@3243_]

And welcome back home.

[@707Southpaw]

This was the Sunday Night Prime Time game that had a pre-game protest. The protest was against Al Davis for talking about moving the team to L.A..

[@markgardner9460]

Wow. Now that's some great info. Thank you! I appreciate knowing the background to this game!

[@707Southpaw]

2nd to last Madden's home game as Coach....last home game was Vikings and Madden from MN.

[@markgardner9460]

@@707Southpaw That's right. Madden was born in Austin, MN which is home to Hormel

[@kidmack3556]

That brings together one of my now deceased mother's tales. She once told me that she was good friends with "Tom Hormel" I don't think she mentioned where she knew him. My mother lived in the Twin Cities during her teens.

[@Malibu1515]

And that move cost the Raiders Phil Villapiano cause when 'Foo' heard that Al Davis wanted to move to LA he publicly said he wouldn't play in LA and he was right. Al Davis traded him to Buffalo for WR Bob Chandler.😂 A side note: during his two years at Buffalo, the Bills, out of reverential respect named him Captain and he was the ONLY Buffalo Bill during that time that walked to the middle of the field for the coin flip.

[@richardyoung871]

In this part of the video Kenny Stabler was nicknamed the SNAKE,but as a lefty he had a slingshot throw, like a bullet and good spiral and he threw with a zip.As most QBS do.1st string.All Pro.

[@markgardner9460]

Snake threw a beautiful ball, that's for sure.

[@davidwormell6609]

Yes, Van Eeghan was a real workhorse.

[@markgardner9460]

He was tough - you didn't want to get into his way

[@jackechevarria3669]

Yes he was. As a Dolphin fan I hated having to stop him and a couple other Raiders who ran in that tuff, rugged, ball control style.. Van Eeghan, Marv Hubbard and Pete Banaszak. Thank God we could counter with Larry Csonka, Mercury Morris and Jim Kick RIP

[@markgardner9460]

@@jackechevarria3669 both teams could poubd away at you effectively on the ground, then strike with the big bomb (Warfield and Branch). Incredibly fun to watch

[@alonzomadero9413]

I’m 63 years old and I’ve been a Raiders fan since the mid-late Sixties. I have never considered The Tooz a dirty player. Upchurch should definitely be in the Hall of Fame!

[@davidwormell6609]

Haven Moses, another player who does not get the credit he deserves.

[@3243_]

Same with Riley Odoms. And Raymond Chester too, for that matter.

[@stevereber]

​@@3243_I like Haven Moses as a Hof Snub. What do you guys think of Riley Odoms and Raymond Chester? I'm not sure what to do with them. Do you think there's a good case for Hof Snubs for both? Moses I think he's solid enough. When I judge the 70's TE I look at who else is in the Hall of Fame as a TE during the same period. I get Charlie Sanders of the Lions. But he's to me kind of a weird abberation. I think he deserves it but his numbers are not that impressive. What is impressive is his Pro Bowls x7. His career stats 336 rec 4817 yrds 31 TDS . Theres other TEs with better numbers that aren't in. Raymond Chester, Riley Odoms. Jerry Smith, a few others. So this is one of the places I have trouble with the Hall of Fame Voting Process. Somehow I get the impression that Sanders was beneficiary a few extra pro bowls, for whatever reason. Maybe they try to pick at least one from each team and Sanders was always a great TE? x7 Pro Bowls in my book is a automatic Hall of Fame. The Numbers Sanders put up wasn't the best at TE but I'm guessing top 5. He does deserve credit for sticking it out with a losing team. That to me is just as important as being on Super Bowl Teams. Super Bowl Teams are always made up of many good players. Very rarely is one player responsible for a team going to the Super Bowl, With exception to some QBs. So in the 70's it wasn't until I believe 1978 they changed the rule and it made the TE position more of a Recieving Position. I forget the rule change. But prior to 1978 Kellen Winslow, Ozzie Newsome the TE position didn't have big numbers. But some Great TEs Mackey, Ditka , Etc. But I think they need to work a few more into the Hall than just Charlie Sanders. I'd probably put in Jerry Smith, Riley Odoms and Raymond Chester I may be forgetting one or two more. Sounds fair to me

[@markgardner9460]

I think that Sanders got a few extra Pro Bowls because he didn't have much competition at that time. Jim Mitchell was good (2 PB's), Bob Tucker was good although he never got to a PB, and you mentioned Jerry Smith. That's about it for his competition. I will say that he was an incredibly acrobatic receiver who excelled catching the ball in crowds (because he was often double-covered), so the HOF voters could have used that as leverage for voting him into the HOF. A lot of TE's have similar stats to that of Sanders. I'm not saying that he's not a legit HOF'er, but two wrongs don't make a right....I don't think "because this guy is in, then this guy needs to be in" should apply. So, I would only add Jerry Smith to the list of TE's for the HOF. Rich Caster was another good TE, although he split time at WR.

[@stevereber]

@@markgardner9460 I didn't know that about Sanders being a "Acrobatic Type Reciever" I've not seen alot of Highlights of his. Odom's came a little later. I'm aware of Mitchell but his numbers was real low. David Hill is a decent one I think he was late 70's. Jimmie Giles Late 70's. Caster and Barkum I think they split time WR. Billy Joe Dupree and Bennie Cunningham had some good years on winning teams. There might be a few more. Oh there was a good one for the Dolphins but he held out for more money and I think Shula shipped him off to obscurity . I think his name was Fernandez. Around 1971-73 That's good know. Appreciate that. Appreciate the amount of comments on your videos your channel is Unique with the free flow of a wide range of commenters. There's liberty here and it makes your channel I'd say the best in regards to Good Highlights, Great Attention to details added to the videos, And 100% effort in being engaged with your subscribers. Your one of a kind. I learn a lot watching your highlights and engaging in the comments. Already a Hof Snub You Tube Channel 💪😋🏈💪

[@3243_]

@steve reber I'd have to look more at Chester's stats, but yeah, a case could definitely be made for Odoms and for Smith as well.

[@denisceballos9745]

Raiders Pete Banaszak (40), Willie Brown (24), Fred Biletnikoff (25), and Otis Sistrunk (60) at the tail end of their NFL careers in this Week 14 Sunday night game. Broncos K Jim Turner (of the Super Bowl III Jets, also in his last season.

[@kennycarlson9996]

otis sistrunk got destroyed by jon kolb, claude manor,russ washington and jacki slater, he was very weak,overrated

[@3243_]

Very impressive bunch of '70s offensive tackles you mentioned.

[@markgardner9460]

Slater was a hall of famer. Russ "Mount" Washington was a mountain of a man that many DE's had problems with and Jon Kolb reportedly used steroids

[@denisceballos9745]

@@markgardner9460 ; I had to look that one up. University of Mars(?) thanks to Alex Karras on MNF. 😆

[@markgardner9460]

@@denisceballos9745 I had to throw you a curveball, Denis! Haha.

[@sirlordsoul]

Additional highlights: 1:46 Tom Jackson gives the fans in his favorite city a two-finger salute. 12:16 Rick Upchurch giving the Italian salute (Bras d'honneur)?

[@markgardner9460]

Tough place to play...raucus crowd

[@HighRail62]

The fumble recovery by Gradishar was valid but his knee was down by contact and should not have been advanced for a TD. Mum appeared to have his hand on Randy. Guess I'm just an old softy where the Raiders were concerned. I would like to see a Segment of Big John and his antics. We all know now he was taking steroids along with other Greats like Alzado. Thanks again for your narration of your post. Good Job my friend!

[@markgardner9460]

Ken Stabler said he never once saw The Tooz lift weights when he lived with him. Snake lifted quite a bit then. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@scott1564]

It didn't appear he was touched, or being touched, when he had possession of the ball. 11 clearly touched him after he had regained his footing -- or at least didn't have a knee on the ground. The Referee was right there and had the best look at it. Touchdown.

[@jstube36]

I vividly remember the days of Orange Crush. What a phenomenal unit that was. As good a LB corps as any in the League at the time. As for the calls on the Tuz. The 1st was legit. But the 2nd I question. As it looked like he just grazed Morton. No doubt it would've been 15 yards today. And Tuz would be thrown from the game. That Monday Night/Sunday Night intro Theme. Brings back so many memories. I loved when Dandy would sing "Turn Out The Lights". Great stuff.

[@markgardner9460]

I LOVED watching MNF in the '70's - those announcers made each game exciting. Loved it when Howard and Dandy would go at each other.

[@stevereber]

Can I ask your opinion? You seem to know the Broncos Orange Crush Defense well. Would you say LB Tom Jackson Is a Solid Hof Snub? If so Why? It's difficult for me to just look at stats and be accurate. I have heard an argument that Tom Jackson is a Hof Snub but I don't remember the argument. I know he I Revolutionized the LB position because of his speed? Did he register high amounts of tackles? They don't keep the stats for tackles and that's one of my hunches that he was tops as a tackler because his speed and he was able to drop back in coverage? Anyways if you feel like it. Thnx

[@jstube36]

@@stevereber It's very head scratching considering the names that are not in the HOF. Jackson is certainly one of them. A great career. Was the energy of the Orange Crush Defense. He was a very skilled blitzer and indeed one hell of a hitter. Think of these names that are yet not in the HOF: Jim Marshall, Bobby Bryant, Wally Hilgenberg. Lee Roy Jordan, Nate Newton. Why these have been snubbed for so long is such a mystery.

[@stevereber]

@@jstube36 Got that right, It's nice to have channels that bring attention to the Old Skool Players. All you guys. Thnx

[@davidcobb2693]

Tuz? He was the Tooz!

[@jammininthepast]

NOTE I FAILED TO MENTION HENDRICKS "THE MAD STORK"

[@markgardner9460]

Played at 220 pounds for his entire 15 year career - made the Pro Bowl each of his last 4 years in the league. Amazing.

[@jammininthepast]

@@markgardner9460 Hendricks, Matuszac and Davidson, looked like they could have been in the Hells Angels...Villapiono (sic) a discreet dirty player and the original "Snake" ( should be HOF but for the NFL'S hatred for AL Davis) Ken Stabler...The Raiders (the Mobs team) end up in Vegas...hmm. thanks brother

[@crollwtide9452]

Jack Tatum...that guy was determined to destroy anyone who came across his path

[@markgardner9460]

some of his hits were clean, but he had equally if not more that were not considered that. Good player to bring up!

[@kennycarlson9996]

and got ran over by john keyworth

[@markgardner9460]

yeah, that didn't happen very often

[@3243_]

Ask Tatum about Earl Campbell.

[@markgardner9460]

Ding dong! Anybody home?

[@curtekstrom9531]

Today's Wussified NFL players could not handle to 70's style games.

[@broncobilly4029]

Great commentary. Gradishar should be in the HOF. Jack Lambert got all the hype from "NFL Films" because he played MLB behind the Steel Curtain in a 4-3 defense w/out any front teeth. Randy played ILB in a 3-4 defense. Both were from Ohio. JL wasn't good enough to play at Ohio State so he went to Kent State. RG played at Ohio State for Woody Hayes who thought RG was the best LB he'd ever seen.

[@markgardner9460]

Thank you. It's a shame that Gradishar hasn't been nominated after all these years. I have no idea what they're holding against him. I think he's as good as any MLB whose ever played.

[@RetroGamer1985NES]

Am I hearing Howard Cossel as one of the announcers? Forgot he did commentary for NFL always just think boxing 🥊 and Muhammad Ali when I hear his voice. Great wotk love ❤️ vintage football

[@markgardner9460]

Thank you - yes, that's Howard Cosell. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@scott1564]

Cossell was on MNF for over a decade, from 1970 when it started until '83 or '84 after he made a supposedly racist comment about a Redskins player. I don't think it was racist, and I certainly don't think Cossell meant it as such, but he probably could have used a better choice of words. His narration of MNF halftime highlights was legendary. If you haven't heard it, you need to find it on YT. Even as a kid, I'd stay up until Howard did his halftime deal and then go to bed. If the Cowboys were playing or the game was really good, I'd watch the entire game, but sometimes I wasn't interested in San Francisco (bad at the time) vs. someone like Cleveland or the Jets.

[@bajaborracho9139]

Randy Gradishar is not in the HOF?WTF? That is criminal!

[@brianfantana8510]

Some all time greats in that game. Including Cosell. I loved watching the Snake work his way through other team's D.

[@markgardner9460]

I enjoyed Cosell, but some fans didn't care for him. TV Guide did a survey of him in the late '70's and he was #1 in both of the following categories: "Most Liked" and "Least Liked".

[@stevereber]

It's a Three way tie with Teamate Jack Tatum & Alzado from Denver 1:00 Randy Gradishar Hof Snub 1:38 Tom Jackson outstanding tackle for a loss another Hof Snub my opinion 4:30 Gradishar again 4:48 Van eeghen Decent run 5:30 Rick Upchurch I think should be Hof as a Special Teams Player Return Specialist 6:17 Pete BANAZAK Decent run 7:11 Rick Upchurch Good Kick Return Hof Snub as a Returner 7:33 Matusak Roughing Upchurch on reverse. That was a Love Pat. Hold up that swipe at Morton wasn't contact either 9:22 Great tackle for a loss Otis Sistrunk Underated DL 10:13 Jim Turner FG (Question Hof Snub as a Kicker?) 10:29 Bill Thompson Int Hof Snub, Great Exciting player alot of people forget Thompson was the Punt Returner that Upchurch replaced and he had similar numbers. Career stats 40 Ints 783 yrds 3 TDS , X4 TDS off Fumble Recovery As a Punt Returner had an amazing 11.6 Avg strangely no return TDS tho. But compare his stats with Upchurch and he's right with him. Plus 40 Ints 11:18 Matusak a Friendly sack Lol 11:30 Notice at the moment Jim Turner was only 2 nd to George Blanda for career Fgs. I think that stat there makes him a Hof Snub. 11:56 Ray Guy kicking off one of the Greatest Punters all time. Nice return Upchurch 13:12 Craig Lamar Jackson Morton can't be stopped Lol 13:48 Haven Moses easy Hof Snub his era 14:15 Gradishar another sack 14:28 Biketnikof HOFR Nice Play 15:00 Great Pass Stabler to Dave Casper TE 16:50 Great Tackle for a Loss Ted Hendricks HOFR 17:04 Lyle Alzado oops with the Broncos sack 19:34 Gradishar Fumble Recovery TD Denver DB Louis Wright was another potential Hof Snub as well he was great

[@markgardner9460]

Later, Matt Millen of the Raiders would play in the gray zone of legal play. Good call, Steve!

[@stevereber]

​@@markgardner9460Yep he was awesome too

[@3243_]

Don't forget George Atkinson.

[@markgardner9460]

@@3243_ He may take the cake!

[@markgardner9460]

The Matuzak swipe at Morton doesn't look like he connected on one view, but then it does ob another view ..in my opinion. Jim Turber, Jim Bakken and Gino Cappaletti belong in the HOF. The latter gets bonus points for a sizable receiving td total.

[@kevincostello3856]

This is hands down the NO. 1 football channel, period!!!!

[@markgardner9460]

Thank you, Kevin. I appreciate that and hope to continue to bring some new frills to the video gridiron!

[@kevincostello3856]

@@markgardner9460 Please do Sir.

[@winstonp.prescott3845]

Man I remember when these guys played..wow! I'm so glad I grew up in a football family!

[@scottmitchell3641]

John Matuszak, first overall draft pick in the 1973 NFL draft. Too Tall Jones, first overall draft pick in the 1974 NFL draft. Was this some kind of short lived trend?

[@markgardner9460]

Not really cuz in '72 Walt Patulski was #1 overall and in '76 Lee Roy Selmon was and in '82 Ken Sims was.

[@rafaelramirez1507]

Those 70s and 80s Raiders of Oakland and Los Angeles were rough and tough , to me if they are not one of the most dangerous teams in that era then their the most dangerous team in that era 👍

[@markgardner9460]

Most fans will say either the Raiders or the Steelers were the toughest of that era. Some fans may throw in the Chiefs and the Bears. The Lions Linebackers were rough and tough, but overall their team wasn't considered to be in the class of the other teams mentioned.

[@TeddyBelcher4kultrawide]

Who has more Lombard denver or faders

[@MrAirblown2009]

Well I was 5 when this came out but I still remember these 70's games cause my parents and grandparents lived in Dallas and watched the Cowboys. Howard Cosell narrating . Tom L. coaching /Roger Staubach Qt./ Drew Person / Randy White / Too Tall Jones. Star lineup. I do like the clarity of the game these days but I think of these days often.

[@markgardner9460]

The '70's had the most memorable games in it, I think. There was The Immaculate Reception game, The Sea of Hands game, The Holy Roller game, The Hail Mary game, The Miracle At The Meadowlands game and a lot more.

[@davidwormell6609]

1:55. Yes, Tom Jackson was a nightmare for the Raiders for about....forever!

[@markgardner9460]

14 years is a long time for a starting Linebacker to survive in the wild '70's and early '80's

[@timb9257]

Ray Guy, athletic punter that also kicked off made a good tackle on Upchurch around 12:30 mark. Funny Ray Guy, refused to be like the four string QB in a game when another team was killing qbs, lol, can't remember who that was, maybe 85 bears

[@markgardner9460]

I had not heard that. I read where he could throw the football 80 yards, however.

[@timb9257]

@@markgardner9460 the most violent game the NFL wants you to forget, by TPS, go about 7 minutes into the vidoe

[@jameshuseby6290]

Yes it was the 85 Bears Raiders at Bears game which is considered the most violent game ever many injuries the Bears won The game is on KZbin I seen it live on TV in 85 and on KZbin since

[@markgardner9460]

@@jameshuseby6290 Thank you for pointing that out, James! I'll check it out.

[@rileyjackfansmithandjones8238]

@@jameshuseby6290 you have to Consider the Buddy Ryan/ Mike Golic Eagles Body Bag Game as well.....Bounties a plenty and plenty of Assault and battery to go around!

[@MrRtms24]

I love the old raider videos and all the videos as well

[@markgardner9460]

Raiders of the '70's are so fun to watch. Thank you for watching - I appreciate it!

[@philbruin]

Upchurch wasn't a hall of fame receiver - he was a great return man though.

[@markgardner9460]

I agree - to me, he and Billy "White Shoes" Johnson were the best.

[@kevincostello3856]

Gradishar not in HOF is literally criminal, Id put Tom Jackson there also. There is a few Broncos whom deserve HOF. Remember Simon Fletcher?? Lyle Alzado who for us football fans is our Pete Rose!!! Rubin Carter, Rulon Jones, Tom Foley. This coming from a lifelong Steeler Fan since 72. ALOT of 70s early 80s players deserve HOF, even without pro bowls during their careers.

[@markgardner9460]

I don't know why Gradishar is not in the HOF - it's a complete joke! TJ is deserving of careful consideration, as you say. I do remember Simon Fletcher! He'd be great in today's game as an edge rusher. Riley Odoms was a very solid Tight End, too.

[@stevenzimmerman4057]

I believe that the Broncos players had a similar fate as the 70s Vikings players..,.if either team had won a Superbowl,then I believe that more players would have gotten the recognition that they deserve!

[@markgardner9460]

@@stevenzimmerman4057 Great point, Steven

[@Malibu1515]

Jack Reynolds belongs there before any Bronco lb.

[@scottdavidson9963]

Loved the Broncos uniforms back then.

[@markgardner9460]

Great color scheme and that helmet logo is top notch!

[@UncleJakesRaidersVideos]

I didn't think I would like the voiceover stats but now I want all highlights this way. Reminded me when the NFL would acknowledge it's past stars when discussing current players stats. Cool channel 👍

[@markgardner9460]

Thank you - I appreciate it! I assume that you're a Raiders fan. Who are some of your favorite players?

[@3243_]

Some other '70s players who were, if not dirty, players who played right up to the edge: Mel Blount Jack Lambert Ken Houston Doug Plank Jim (not Jack) Youngblood Cliff Harris Mel Tom Greg Brezina

[@markgardner9460]

I'll add Plank's safety partner, Gary Fencik. Mel Tom was bad - Roger Staubach can attest to that. George Atkinson was something else. Phil Villapiano could be added to the list too

[@3243_]

Also Oiler cornerback Zeke Moore (ask Saints receiver Tinker Owens about him), Bills' safety Neal Craig, who flagrantly picked up Mercury Morris and bodyslammed him into the Rich Stadium turf in 1974, and Steelers' safety Mike Wagner, who put Oiler tight end Mike Barber out of the '78 AFC Championship Game with a hit to his knee.

[@3243_]

I forgot Pat Fischer.

[@markgardner9460]

@@3243_ He was so small. Should we give him a pass?

[@3243_]

😄

[@boski93]

The still picture of Grahishar, I know I was at that game. 12/12/1982, Broncos at Rams, the Broncos last win before drafting John Elway. DeBerg lead Denver back from 21-0 for the W. Both teams were 2-7 in the Strike season.

[@markgardner9460]

That's a great memory! Coming back from 21 to nothing is no easy task either.

[@my2centsiz3]

Conrad Dobler. Guard St. Louis Cardinals

[@markgardner9460]

Yeah, his name gets brought up quite a bit and for good reason.

[@davidwormell6609]

1:16 Agreed! And I'm a Raider.

[@markgardner9460]

Some things just carry past enemy lines.

[@armybeef68]

I need to watch these games again just for the memories.

[@kevincostello3856]

Second time around watching this, I forgot good Dave Dalby Raider center was ! Watchind him against the unheralded ( in my humble opinion) Denver NT Rubin Carter , these two battled it out for years. This one right here is a perfect example of a great competition btwn the two.

[@markgardner9460]

Rubin Carter was very strong. Even though he was light at 255 pounds for the position, he had a low center of gravity (6' 0") and was extremely difficult to move. Dalby didn't receive nearly as much publicity as Shell or Upshaw, but he was rugged and a super solid player. Thanks for checking out the video again!

[@jackechevarria3669]

If he wasn't the dirtiest. Than the dirtiest was on the other team in this video. Isolate in on Lyle Alzado's every play if you want to see dirty. Isolate in on Dwight Stephenson's every play if you want to see greatness

[@markgardner9460]

Three Mile Lyle had that thing called 'roid rage that fueled his style of play. He's had plenty of questionable plays for sure.. Thanks for posting, Jack!

[@jakeshepard9931]

Damn, there sure were allot of great players on the field. Old school football, I sure miss watching it! GO RAIDERS! 🏴‍☠️

[@clifforddriver9434]

Was that Warren Wells, number 81, for the Raiders?

[@markgardner9460]

It's Morris Bradshaw

[@YMagoulo]

OMG I remember watching this game as a thirteen year old, it was my third year watching the Broncos. I thought those orange pants were an interesting uniform addition in 78.

[@markgardner9460]

Normally I wouldn't think that orange pants would work, but I actually think that they worked well with the Broncos uniform scheme. Plus their helmet logo was one of the best of all-time, in my opinion.

[@jefferyroy2566]

Randy Gradishar: Seven Pro Bowls, two 1st team and three 2nd team All-Pro nods in 10 seasons. His 20 picks in a 10-season career (1974-83), ties him for 4th over that period. The leader in that category for those seasons is Stan White with 30, who also had 34 in his 11 seasons. His 8 INTs in 1975 is the most for any LB in the 1970s. Gradishar deserves a bust in Canton. White is an Almost Hall-of-Famer, unfortunately.

[@markgardner9460]

I recall watching a game when Stan White was with the Lions and the announcers were raving about White's leadership and football smarts. So, in addition to his excellent stats, he had the intangibles that coaches love. Gradishar: what could the voters possibly have against him???

[@rambladesmanmoe6291]

It’s cool to see these “straight on kickers”

[@markgardner9460]

Some if them wore a straight-edged kicking shoe...probably most of them

[@rambladesmanmoe6291]

@@markgardner9460 obviously not sure of your age I’m 63 but the saints had a kicker named Tom Dempsey who had a deformed right foot. The shoe he wore was basically a square block that I feel gave him an advantage. Still amazing to think he could make a 63 yarder straight on. The along came the Chiefs Jan Stenerud and everything changed. Fun times

[@markgardner9460]

Please watch my video entitled Punch To The Throat(Cowboys at Eagles 1974) because I have some commentary and photos of Tom Dempsey. Don Shula inspected Tom's kicking shoe before one game and deemed it acceptable, so he didn't have any issue with it, nor did the NFL. Pete Gogolak was actually the first soccer-style kicker in the NFL, but it was Jan Stenerud who gained the lion's share of the notoriety.

[@davidwormell6609]

I guess this was 1978? Thanks for posting

[@markgardner9460]

Yes, you are correct - 1978

[@billmalone5050]

What year was this game played in ?

[@markgardner9460]

1978

[@billmalone5050]

Thank you forvidentifying the year (1978) in which this game was played. I really liked those orange pants that the Denver Broncos wore with their white jerseys that year.

[@markgardner9460]

I'm with ya on that, Bill. I thought they looked good.

[@texpatrobertrice8309]

The meanest, and most dirtiest player in the '70s was Conrad Dobler of the St Louis Cardinals

[@markgardner9460]

A lot of viewers have mentioned him. When he had the nickname "Dirty", you know it was for good reason.

[@johnnynephrite6147]

Howard Cosell ranting about the great pass protection by the Raiders. Um like only 2 guys were rushing. LOL!

[@markgardner9460]

Howard probably had double vision

[@davidcobb2693]

I'll give you a clue as to who REALLY WAS the Dirtiest Player In the 1970's since you seem to be clueless, look no further than CONRAD DOBLER!

[@markgardner9460]

A guy leg whips, eye gouges and bites a few fingers and immediately he's labeled as being dirty.....................yeah he's right near the top of the list.

[@johnnynephrite6147]

People forget how Stabler was always good for 1 or 2 interceptions per game.

[@markgardner9460]

Most QB's back then were - way different game than today

[@hovertrout1]

If Bill Thompson wore black and gold he’d be in the Hall of Fame with those statistics and steady play over a long illustrious career

[@markgardner9460]

Mid-west teams have such a difficult time getting deserving players into the HOF - unless you're a Packer or Cowboy

[@Tkuhn1]

I am a Charger fan and will never forgive Billy Thompson for not only blocking the Charger attempt at a game winning FG but picking it up and returning it for the game winning TD. He was indeed a great player and should be in the HOF. I love watching old AFC west games.

[@Malibu1515]

You think the Saints get preferrential treatment in HoF voting?

[@hovertrout1]

Referring to thee overrated Steelers players where the team photo is in the HOF with modest stats @@Malibu1515

[@scottmitchell3641]

13:13 Craig Morton hurts the Raiders with an unexpected bootleg and continues out of bounds over near the dugout. Watch as an irritated fan in a drab gray or green coat stands up just right of center at the bottom of the picture and throws something at Morton's upper body and head. Perhaps it was a crushed beer can? Who knows? Anyway, whatever he throws skips off the dugout roof and appears to just miss hitting Morton. Craig still has the football in his hand and immediately zeroes in on this moron with an icy stare. I wonder if Morton briefly thought of firing the football full force and smashing the face of this moron, before deciding better of it?

[@markgardner9460]

I'm sure that was the first thought that came to mind, but he held back to his credit

[@myroseaccount]

Raiders were great back in the day. Can we have that NFL back please

[@markgardner9460]

Unfortunately, it's gone for good, but we do have footage of the good old days, thank goodness.

[@LorraineHinchliffe-vg5cb]

Now just as known as Sloth from the Goonies. He was for real crazy apparently, but could play.

[@markgardner9460]

Yes! He was a little bit off center...which made him a perfect Raiders player...he fit right in.

[@davidwormell6609]

Upchurch was a great returner

[@markgardner9460]

I think that he and Billy "White Shoes" Johnson belong in the HOF

[@davidwormell6609]

@@markgardner9460 For Sure!

[@TheArchangel68]

In my opinion Matuszak could never be considered the dirtiest player on a 70s team that featured George Atkinson.

[@williammccracken5654]

I remember a post-game skirmish after an opposing player 'thanked' The Tooz for taking dumb penalties that contributed to the Raiders' loss. LOL

[@markgardner9460]

That's great! The Raiders always seemed to lead the NFL in penalties. I wonder how many years in a row they did so...7 or 8?

[@JohnKoenig-lm8tc]

Awesome game thanx!!

[@markgardner9460]

You're welcome - I glad that you enjoyed it!

[@Sungazerglass]

Gawd! I forgot about the walking off of penalties. They don’t do that anymore, do they?

[@markgardner9460]

I'm not sure - maybe one guy passes the ball to the next guy.

[@jimringomartin]

Wait... with all the Broncos Side bars I though for sure you were a Bronocs fan. Isn't that a Raiders jersey. Football can be so confusing. signed suffering Bears fan

[@markgardner9460]

I'm no longer a fan of any one team, but instead a fan of all 1970's teams. The early '70's was a very trying time for Bears fans, but at least their was QB Bobby Douglass' running skills.

[@docmoody6908]

Troll, 5:30 seconds one clip of tooz? Then more general raiders stats no Tooz. 7 inute before you show anything.....

[@davidwormell6609]

A rare Ray Guy blocked punt.

[@markgardner9460]

First regular season punt that he had blocked was in the Super Bowl against the Vikings.

[@davidwormell6609]

@@markgardner9460 Actually the punt in SB XI was the first block of his professional career. The one in this game might have been his first regular season punt block.

[@markgardner9460]

Correct. What the heck was wrong with me? Don't answer

[@willdodge200]

I think Conrad Dobler was the dirtiest player of the era. The dirtiest Raider was Ben Davidson, a little earlier time frame, but he was the king of the Cheap shots.

[@bravobravoh1344]

Denver really put a whoopin on the Raiders in that game.

[@DoJ79]

Ray Guy: best. punter. ever. dirtiest: Suh, Dobler, big Ben Davidson ?

[@markgardner9460]

I think Suh is post 2000. A lot of viewers have mentioned Dobler, so I think he probably gets top billing for the '70's. Davidson probably gets it for the '60's.

[@BDUBZ49]

@@markgardner9460 Romanowski for the 90s.

[@Qbert2803]

On an unrelated note, why don't the Donkeys go back to these classic uniforms and scrap the current ones with the picture of Shannon Sharpe on the helmets?

[@jodypaluch3933]

I love your videos!

[@markgardner9460]

Thank you, Jody! I appreciate you viewing and commenting!

[@JIM87ification]

Interesting title to the video. But i dont see Matuzak as a dirty player at all. I can name dozens of dirty players in the 70s and Matuzak doesnt even make the list

[@markgardner9460]

I have a few more games depicting his dirty play. I have him near the top of my list, but to each his own.

[@JIM87ification]

@@markgardner9460 you may be right. To me he never stuck out as a particularly dirty player in the 70s and early 80s. But anyway, i really enjoyed your video. Thanks

[@butchcoolidge4448]

Conrad Dobler

[@markgardner9460]

@@butchcoolidge4448 his name popped up most frequently

[@BBaldwin]

@@butchcoolidge4448 BINGO! Dobler wins the prize, HANDS DOWN!

[@scottmckaygreatamericanpat5269]

This is the game that made the Raiders organization realize it was time to move on from the snake.

[@jasonlassiter9229]

Jack Tatum and Lyle Alzado were the two dirtiest Raiders of All-Time. Alzado was one of my favorites though.

[@jamesbone105]

In the 1970s football still had the outlaw feel to it, and the Raiders would beat you up and intimidate other teams. Madden put together some hard hitting players on both sides of the ball.

[@markgardner9460]

Once that intimidation got into a teams' head, they were toast. I don't know how many consecutive years they lead the NFL in penalties, but it was quite a few......and by a lot.

[@jammininthepast]

A Bronco fan since '69. I saw these teams live including the '77 AFC Championship. There was no love lost; they never helped each other up. "The Mad Stork" Matuszac would yell obscenities at the crowd while his wide outs smoked cigs on the side lines. '77, yeah it was a fumble Raider Fan....

[@markgardner9460]

Ah yes, the Rob Lytle fumble that wasn't called one cuz an official said that his forward progress was stopped.

[@kidmack3556]

11:08 #53 Rod Martin attempted to assist the ball carrier up after the tackle...

[@kidmack3556]

This video of this game is so good, that I found and watched part of the entire game which is uploaded on YT I understand what you mean about the rivalry between the two teams, but I've already caught Alzado helping up Snake, and Sistrunk helping up Lytle. Maybe better said, "They never helped each other out" Because they sure are beating up on each other. Funniest thing that I have seen so far is the old gal giving Morton the Razzberry from over top of the dugout after he scrambled out of bounds. Hilarious!!

[@markgardner9460]

@@kidmack3556 Yeah, that old gal busted me up, too!! I bet Morton thought " What the..." Thank you for watching and commenting - I appreciate it!

[@jammininthepast]

@@kidmack3556 Yes, legitimate bad blood there. Tom Jackson's "it's all over fat man" to Madden. Both teams openly saying they hate each other. Neither team would hesitate to run up the score and rub their nose in it. I've been there and heard the obscenities hurled at the players from the stands and players grabbing their crotch and reciprocating. The opponent had to leave their helmets on running off the field getting pelted by snowballs and trash. Look up "Bronco Mania" 1977; people spray painted their cars and painted their houses orange...when Denver won the AFC in '77 the town went nuts (putting it mildly).

[@donluca1824]

Really liked the orange crush defense back then

[@markgardner9460]

Yeah, they were a harrassing defense...no weak link on that defense!

[@rileyjackfansmithandjones8238]

Steelers Chuck Noll called the Raiders out as a Criminal Element of the NFL, and the Steelers were Beating the Raiders in most Head to Head matchups. The Raiders Secondary were Headhunters...beating the Tar out of Lynn Swann, and losing the Immaculate Reception Game because they sought to Wipe Out Frenchy Fuqua, instead of merely defend him. Sadly, it took the unfortunate Darryl Stingley Incident to bring focus to just how thuggish the Raiders were. Anyway, for dirtiest guy in the league, you still have to put Conrad Dobler in that Conversation. A generally non descript player on an unnoticeable Cardinals team, I can only remember Jim Hart, Mel Gray,. And Dobler from that Era......and it wasn't like Dobler was All Pro.....he was a Wise Ass Mean Punk, that No one Liked.

[@markgardner9460]

Dan Dierdorf was on that squad. It seems that a lot of viewers are pointing to Dobler as being the dirtiest Atkinson us right up there. I have more footage of Matuzak to show in a future video that depicts more thuggery

[@markedwards8563]

There is no doubt for me that Jack Tatum was the dirtiest player of the 1970s. His first priority was obviously to injure his opponents. He'd risk missing a tackle in order to hurt somebody. He ended careers and ruined lives. He should have been banned.

[@markgardner9460]

OK - I appreciate your opinion. His name gets brought up a lot. Thank you for watching.

[@richardyoung871]

In this video he talks about matuszak as the dirtiest player in the NFL, and I don't see anything wrong with his playing on the defensive side because the refs would throw a flag besides there are 4 refs on the field and they can replay it on the recorder,so I don't buy it at all, just like any professional game.

[@markgardner9460]

There was no instant replay back then.

[@neilgroom8804]

Did anyone else hear the story about the fight between Mutuzaak and Pro Wrestler Dick Slater?

[@markgardner9460]

Yes, I believe that a viewer mentiobed what happened a few months ago. The Tooz got pounded, right?

[@BDUBZ49]

There were much dirtier players than Tooz..he was more out of control OFF the field. Guys like his teammates Jack Tatum and George Atkisson were dirty, ruthless mfers. Alzado too.

[@TheMichaelBeck]

He was a member of the National Champion Tampa Spartans football team along with Paul Orndorff. Edit: The didn't win a NAIA championship as I thought. My mistake.

[@markgardner9460]

I don't know of any football championship that Tampa won. Which year?

[@TheMichaelBeck]

@@markgardner9460 My mistake. I looked it up and see the never won the NAIA championship like I thought they had. Thanks for the correction.

[@markgardner9460]

No problem. Thank you for mentioning Mr. Wonderful, Paul Orndorff - one of my favorite rasslers.

[@TheMichaelBeck]

@@markgardner9460 My stepmother graduated from Brandon HS with him. I was friends with Hulk Hogan's cousin Missy when I was in school. Tampa wasn't as big a place back then. Cheers.

[@williammizebee]

Gradishar not in hof Matsuzak not in hof wow yeah well have to make room for these later guys forget about the 70's legends George blanda jim Otto there not in yet either Oakland legends cliff branch balitnikof I think he is on hof?

[@markgardner9460]

Branch just joined Blanda and Otto in the HOF. Just can't believe that Gradishar has not been elected.

[@violentshemp7776]

another great job!! thx

[@markgardner9460]

Thank you - I appreciate it!

[@rhgamecock1]

Matuszak. Not a big deal but thought I would let you know. You left out the S.

[@markgardner9460]

Thank you! I've made the correction.

[@whatyaworkingontoday5018]

Not enough #72. And #77 was on the wrong team.

[@kevincostello3856]

Great comment: Put him into the HOF already. How about Chargers OL : Doug Wilkerson, Russ Washington, Ed White remember them all played together with multiple Pro Bowls not in HOF?? Literally how are they excluded?? And why?? Some others:: Ken Riley,Bengals. Dave Brown Steelers,Seahawks, Packers 62 picks 1 pro bowl played 15 yrs put him in already. This one really chaps my azz:: L.C. GREENWOOD , 6 Pro bowls,2 time all pro , 4 time Super Bowl Champion yeah I guess that's not good enough huh?? Dave Dalby Raiders, Henry Lawrence Raiders, ,Jethro Pugh 13 yrs 96.5 sacks,Cowboys. Lee Roy Jordan Cowboys LB 5 Pro bowls 32 INTS. Eversin Walls db cowboys, giants Everson Wall Cowboys, giants, browns 57 INTS I could go on for many chapters here,. This is literally tip of the iceberg.PUT THEM ALREADY.

[@markgardner9460]

They tried to open the doors to the inclusion of more HOF'ers recently when they let in Pearson, Cliff Harris and Donnie Shell (who were all deserving), but why do they have to put a cap on the number of players? Afraid they're gonna run out of players to induct some day? That will never happen! Eliminate the cap and let all of these deserving guys, like you noted, in. Even if they let in L.C. Greenwood, it's too late because he has gone to that Great Pass Rushing Line in the Sky.

[@kevincostello3856]

@@markgardner9460 Beautiful line about L.C. thank you. HOF selection committee should be committed permanently. I'm no expert obviously but they seem to a tad tunnel visioned to say the least. Hines Ward not in yet??? His purported rep as a " dirty" player is ridiculous I'll leave it there no need to get my blood running. Andy Russell with 7 Pro Bowls?? yet another. Maybe just maybe it's time to look at the vetting methodology at some point?? No way, No way is Klecko or Zack Thomas better defenders than L.C. I'm biased as a Steeler Fan of course. Well we really appreciate you're channel here Sir and please keep' em coming.

[@markgardner9460]

Andy Russell and Lee Roy Jordan are definately deserving. They are getting better at putting in players from the '70's, but that era is still under-represented. Thank you for the kind words, Kevin. I'll do my best to keep crankin' out entertaining videos!

[@terrencetaylor7515]

How is Randy Gradishar not in the Hall of Fame?

[@markgardner9460]

It's a total joke! He was a tackling machine and has all of the accolades that are necessary for induction. I have no idea what the knock on him is.

[@timothyroberts8347]

I miss football like this not this soft tackle crap they play today

[@markgardner9460]

Pretty soon it will be two hand touch

[@Ma007rk]

John Matuszak was NOT a dirty player. If you want to talk about a dirty player in the 70s then talk about Conrad Dobler.

[@russellmitchem3587]

Hated this game,raiders were off there game and sunk with four losses against hawks and broncos.. Oakland stunk the joint up in 78 ,looking old and out of contention for the first time since 1965!!!

[@markgardner9460]

9 wins and 7 losses. Snake Stabler almost threw twice as many int's than td's (30 to 16)

[@kellyorourke2257]

The Tooz was as honest as the day is Long.....🙌

[@markgardner9460]

Great guy - off the field everybody loved him