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Two words: Ray Guy. Back in the day, the Raiders had a punter whose hang time was measured with a calendar. It prompted speculation that the ball was filled with helium or the like to give it more "lift" when he kicked. More than a few fans went to or watched games just to see how far (high) he could kick the ball with his next effort. He was that good. In fact, when it was fourth and long and the Oakland (the then-home of the Raiders) kicking team came on the field to give up the football, some people still saw the Raiders as being on offense! Ray was a 7-time Pro Bowler and won (with his teammates) 3 Super Bowls. When the Silver and Black got Ray Guy, they hung onto him. He was never traded. And in all his professional career as a punter, he never had a punt returned for a TD. Ever. The Wikipedia article is a short one, and is worth the read. A link has been punted over to you to get you started. Fair catch it if you must, but don't fumble it. ---- Good stuff above and I will add to it one of Guy's Raiders teammates ... placekicker George Blanda. I remember one season, sometime in the early 1970s, when Blanda made four or five last minute kicks to win or tie games (no overtime then). Not bad for a guy in his mid 40s. Also can't forget Jan Stenerud of the Chiefs, Packers, and Vikings who played between 1967-1985. He is one of only three placekickers to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame (Lou Groza and Blanda are the others).
The following quarterbacks played a large part of the 70s and have career ratings above 80. The career rating was taken from nfl.com's list of historical players. Roger Staubach (Cowboys, 83.4), Len Dawson (Chiefs, 82.6), Sonny Jurgensen (Redskins, 82.6), Ken Anderson (Bengals, 81.9), Fran Tarkenton (Vikings, 80.4) and Dan Fouts (Chargers, 80.2). 'Big-name' quarterbacks whose career rating is lower include Terry Bradshaw (Steelers), Bob Griese (Dolphins), Joe Theismann (Redskins), Ken Stabler (Raiders) and Roman Gabriel (Eagles).
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What famous quarterback wore?
Most famous quarterbacks wore football jerseys.
Sports that was famous in 1970s in US?
new England
Who said black people do not make good quarterbacks?
That famous humanitarian, Rush Limbaugh.
Alabama Quarterbacks who played in NFL?
Many. Joe Namath was probably the most famous.
Who is a famous sports villain in the 1970s in the us?
pete rose
What are the 1970s' famous deaths?
Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin
What invention was Graeme Clark famous for?
He was famous for inventing the bionic ear in the 1970s
The famous punk band in 1970s?
Probably The Ramones or Iggy Pop
Who were the Cleveland Browns quarterbacks since 1999?
In 1986, Bernie Kosar was the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback.
Was there a famous book read in the 1970s?
Yes there was. It was called "Jonathan Livingston Seagull".
Who are famous quarterbacks from Pennsylvania?
Johnny Unitas, Joe Namath, Dan Marino, Joe Montana, Jim Kelly
Who are the Green Bay Packers quarterbacks?
The Green Bay Packers have had numerous quarterbacks in their long history. Their most famous and recognizable are Bart Starr, Brett Favre, and their current quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
