Raiders mourn Super Bowl champion Pete Banaszak, key figure in iconic 'Holy Roller' play

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Martin, C. (2026, October 25). Raiders mourn Super Bowl champion Pete Banaszak, key figure in iconic 'Holy Roller' play. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/raiders-mourn-super-bowl-champion-pete-banaszak-key-figure-iconic-holy-roller-play

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Former Oakland Raiders running back Pete Banaszak died at age 82 on October 24, 2026. A key figure in Super Bowl XI, Banaszak played his entire 13-year career with the team after being selected fifth round in the 1966 AFL Draft from Miami. He starred in the famous "Holy Roller" play and set a franchise record with 16 rushing touchdowns in 1975. The Raiders mourned his passing, emphasizing Banaszak's toughness and dedication to the team. Born on May 21, 1944, in Crivitz, Wisconsin, he was proud of his Polish heritage and was inducted into the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.

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📰 Pete Banaszak Dies At 82
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Banaszak PERSON · 7× Raiders ORG · 7× NFL ORG · 3× Pete Banaszak PERSON · 2× Polish NORP · 2× Oakland Raiders ORG · 1× The Raiders Family ORG · 1× Wisconsin GPE · 1× the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame ORG · 1× the Silver and Black ORG · 1×

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"The Raiders Family mourns the passing of Pete Banaszak, whose toughness, competitive spirit, and dedication embodied a legendary era of Raiders football and made him a cherished member of the Silver and Black," the team said in a statement released Saturday.
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Former Oakland Raiders standout Pete Banaszak, a 13-year veteran who helped the franchise win its first Super Bowl, died at 82, the team announced. asserted
team → help → 82
"The Raiders Family mourns the passing of Pete Banaszak, whose toughness, competitive spirit, and dedication embodied a legendary era of Raiders football and made him a cherished member of the Silver and Black," the team said in a statement released Saturday. asserted
team → mourn → statement
The Raiders also remembered the late running back's deep pride in his Polish heritage and extended their condolences to his loved ones. " asserted
Raiders → remember → ones
A Wisconsin native, Banaszak was fiercely proud of his Polish heritage and was inducted into the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame in 1990. asserted
Banaszak → induct → 1990
The deepest condolences of the entire Raider Nation are with Pete's wife Sue, daughters Rebecca and Amy, grandsons Luke, Austin, and Connor, and all of his loved ones. asserted
condolences → love → ones
Banaszak was primarily a reserve during his career, starting just 36 of the 173 NFL games he played. asserted
he → start → games
Even so, he made the most of his opportunities and etched his name into Raiders lore during his 13 seasons with the famed Silver and Black. asserted
he → make → Silver
Banaszak made his final appearance with the Raiders in 1978. asserted
Banaszak → make → 1978
His best season came in 1975, when he rushed for a league-high 16 touchdowns and a career-best 672 yards in his 10th year with the franchise. asserted
he → come → franchise
Those 16 rushing touchdowns remain a Raiders single-season record. asserted
touchdowns → remain → ?
Banaszak crossed the goal line twice in the Raiders’ Super Bowl XI victory over the Minnesota Vikings. asserted
Banaszak → cross → Vikings
The win marked the first time the franchise won the Vince Lombardi Trophy. asserted
franchise → mark → Trophy
Banaszak also played a key role in one of the NFL’s most famous plays, the "Holy Roller." asserted
Banaszak → play → plays
In Week 2 of what would be his final season, the Raiders trailed the Chargers 20-14 with seconds remaining when Ken Stabler fumbled while seemingly being sacked. asserted
Stabler → trail → Chargers
Banaszak recovered and batted the ball forward, giving tight end Dave Casper a chance to make the recovery in the end zone. asserted
Banaszak → recover → zone
The extra point secured Oakland’s improbable 21-20 win. asserted
point → secure → win
Banaszak finished his storied NFL career with 3,772 rushing yards, 1,022 receiving yards and 52 touchdowns. asserted
Banaszak → finish → yards
He is also credited with six touchdowns in the playoffs. asserted
He → credit → playoffs
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