September 10th, 1978. We’re in our usual seats in “Lower View,” home side, about the 48-yard line. Raiders vs. Chargers. 10 seconds left, Raiders have the ball on the 14-yard line. Tommy Prothro is still the head coach and the team is 1-0 after a big win in Seattle.
Ken Stabler drops to pass, Woody Lowe gets him by the jersey, ball’s thrown forward into the ground, Pete Banaszak flips it toward the end zone, Dave Casper kicks it in and falls on it. Add the extra point. Raiders win 21-20. Memorable play aptly named the “Holy Roller”, but disaster for the Bolts.