Raiders running back Pete Banaszak dies at age 82
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 10:28 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Pete Banaszak, a former running back for the Raiders, has died at the age of 82. Banaszak spent his 13-year career with the Oakland Raiders, where he was a key player and part of the team's first Super Bowl victory in 1976. He remains notable for scoring 16 rushing touchdowns in a single season and for his role in the famous 'Holy Roller' play. The Raiders organization recognized him as a valuable figure, emphasizing his toughness and impactful play throughout his career. The team announced his passing on October 24, 2026.
- •Banaszak won a Super Bowl with the Raiders in 1976
- •He set a single-season record with 16 rushing touchdowns
- •Participated in the controversial 'Holy Roller' play
- •Spent entire career in Oakland, totaling 3,772 rushing yards
- •Died on October 24, 2026
- 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders legend Pete Banaszak dies at age 82
"Former Raiders running back Pete Banaszak passes away at the age of 82
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