Former Oakland Raiders standout quarterback Daryle Lamonica has died at his Fresno home, according to Fresno TV station KMPH Fox 26.
The station said Lamonica’s son, Brandon, confirmed his father’s death. Lamonica was 80 years old.
The Clovis, Calif. native was nicknamed ‘The Mad Bomber’ because of his extremely strong arm. He was a classic Al Davis Raiders’ quarterback because of his ability to throw the football deep. Lamonica is third in passing yardage in team history.
He led the Raiders to Super Bowl II against the Green Bay Packers.