Former Raiders quarterback Daryle Lamonica tragically passes away at the age of 80

Former Raiders quarterback Daryle Lamonica tragically passes away at the age of 80

In what comes in as tragic news, former Raiders quarterback Daryle Lamonica has passed away of natural causes at the age of 80. He was one of the most lethal players of his time, and earned himself the nickname of “The Mad Bomber.”

Lamonica led then Oakland Raiders to a league title in 1967, to cap off an excellent season for the quarterback. He also won the league MVP award that year to finally prove his mettle in the big league.

Daryle Lamonica started his football journey with the Buffalo Bills before playing for the Raiders

Daryle Lamonica
Daryle Lamonica

Lamonica was famous for making deep throwing passes and worked closely with the former NFL legendary coach, John Madden who coincidentally also passed away earlier this year.

Daryle Lamonica began his journey in the AFL, with the Buffalo Bills after being drafted in by them. He spent 4 seasons with the Bills playing backup to Jack Kemp and then made the move to the Oakland Raiders where he became a legend.

“The Raiders Family is deeply saddened to learn of Daryle Lamonica’s passing earlier today,” the team said in a statement. “The Raider Nation will forever miss his easy-going nature and warm smile. Our deepest condolences are with his wife Mary, son Brandon, the rest of the Lamonica family, teammates and friends.”

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.

He ended his career with a 1-year spell with the South California Sun in 1975 to mark the end of a legendary period as a player back in the day.

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