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Holy Roller at 40: How a Raiders' fumble-turned-TD changed the NFL

No other team in NFL history has been involved in as many sublime moments as the Oakland Raiders. Just ask them. They span from "The Heidi Game" to the "Immaculate Reception" to "The Sea of Hands" to the "Tuck Rule Game." But perhaps none was as wild or had as instant and long-lasting effect on the league than the "Holy Roller" on Sept. 10, 1978.

The Bee Gees' disco hit "You Should Be Dancing" had just been blaring over the San Diego Stadium speakers as 10 seconds remained with the Raiders set up on the Chargers' 14-yard line.