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Raiders mourn Super Bowl champion Pete Banaszak, key figure in iconic 'Holy Roller' play
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Pete Banaszak, a running back for the Oakland Raiders, scored twice in Super Bowl XI against the Minnesota Vikings. Banaszak was involved in the 1978 playoff game play known as the "Holy Roller," in which a fumble by Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler was recovered and advanced by multiple players, resulting in a touchdown against the San Diego Chargers. Banaszak died in 2026, according to the Raiders organization.
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