Oakland Raiders running back; Super Bowl XI champion; Holy Roller play

Pete Banaszak was an American football running back who spent his entire 13-season career with the Oakland Raiders, from 1966 to 1978. He scored two touchdowns in the Raiders’ Super Bowl XI win, led the NFL with 16 rushing touchdowns in 1975, and played a part in the famous “Holy Roller” play. His death was announced on 24 October 2026; he was 82.

Born in Crivitz, Wisconsin, on 21 May 1944, he played college football at the University of Miami.

Life in brief

  1. 1944Born in Crivitz, Wisconsin, US
  2. 2026 Died, aged 82

The death report

Published 25 October 2026 Pete Banaszak, Raiders Super Bowl XI hero and Holy Roller figure, dies at 82 The Crivitz, Wisconsin native spent all 13 seasons with Oakland, scored twice in Super Bowl XI and still holds the Raiders' single-season rushing touchdown record. Read the full report →

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