Former Raiders running back Pete Banaszak dies at 82
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 7:23 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Pete Banaszak, a 13-year veteran of the NFL and a key contributor to the Oakland Raiders, died at 82, announced on October 24. Banaszak played all his seasons with Oakland, highlighted by his performance in Super Bowl XI, where he scored two touchdowns. His career included 3,772 rushing yards and 52 touchdowns, and he was part of the famous 'Holy Roller' play that changed NFL rules. He leaves behind his wife and three grandchildren.
- •Banaszak scored two touchdowns in Super Bowl XI for the Raiders.
- •He played 173 regular-season games, all with the Raiders.
- •His career rushing total was 3,772 yards and 52 touchdowns.
- •Banaszak was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 1983.
- •He died on October 24, 2026.
- 7:23 PMYahoo Sports — Former Raiders running back, Super Bowl champion, dies
"The 13-year NFL veteran scored two touchdowns in Super Bowl XI.
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