Vontze Burfict obviously targeting the head

CHA_CHING · 09-30-2019, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

My dad used to tell me stories about those "old Raiders" from the Tom Flores era. Jack Tatum was a guy who literally played the game as if he was trying to seriously injure the opponent. His hit (unnecessary on a defenseless player) ended Daryl Stingley's career & unfortunately left him paralyzed.

Jack Tatum was extremely dirty. The Raiders back then prided themselves on being a dirty team. Whether it was lathering arms up in stick 'em glue or head hunting play, they made sure they left teams battered and bruised.

When they played the Bears in what was dubbed the "most violent NFL game ever", the Bears were focused on inflicting pain right back and giving them a dose of their own medicine.

This game was so bad that Jim McMahon had a lacerated kidney and urinated blood. Both teams were trying to kill each other.

More about it here - https://deadspin.com/what-it-was-lik...e-e-1478281685

K Major · 09-30-2019, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by CHA_CHING

Jack Tatum was extremely dirty. The Raiders back then prided themselves on being a dirty team. Whether it was lathering arms up in stick 'em glue or head hunting play, they made sure they left teams battered and bruised.

When they played the Bears in what was dubbed the "most violent NFL game ever", the Bears were focused on inflicting pain right back and giving them a dose of their own medicine.

This game was so bad that Jim McMahon had a lacerated kidney and urinated blood. Both teams were trying to kill each other.

More about it here - https://deadspin.com/what-it-was-lik...e-e-1478281685

I saw a YouTube video of Tatum and Atkinson clothesline Swann together on that cold, hard turf. Their "intent" was to take out guys & put em on stretchers and in the hospital.

Definitely a different era of football back during the 70's & 80's.

vpheughan · 09-30-2019, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by CHA_CHING

Jack Tatum was extremely dirty. The Raiders back then prided themselves on being a dirty team. Whether it was lathering arms up in stick 'em glue or head hunting play, they made sure they left teams battered and bruised.

When they played the Bears in what was dubbed the "most violent NFL game ever", the Bears were focused on inflicting pain right back and giving them a dose of their own medicine.

This game was so bad that Jim McMahon had a lacerated kidney and urinated blood. Both teams were trying to kill each other.

More about it here - https://deadspin.com/what-it-was-lik...e-e-1478281685

The use of adhesives such as Stickum was banned by the league in 1981, and the resulting action became known as the "Lester Hayes rule" in association with the Oakland Raiders defensive back known for his widespread use of Stickum.

The Lester Hayes Rule did not prevent players from using stickum. Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice, for example, admitted during a 2015 ESPN interview to using stickum in a career that began in 1985 and said "all players did it".

burningmetal · 09-30-2019, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by vpheughan

The use of adhesives such as Stickum was banned by the league in 1981, and the resulting action became known as the "Lester Hayes rule" in association with the Oakland Raiders defensive back known for his widespread use of Stickum.

The Lester Hayes Rule did not prevent players from using stickum. Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice, for example, admitted during a 2015 ESPN interview to using stickum in a career that began in 1985 and said "all players did it".

I've never heard of a Raiders DB being know for his use of stickum, but I know of a Raiders WR whose career was pretty well defined by it. Fred Biletnikoff.

Other players might have used it some, but that guy abused it. It's rediculous that an award was named after him. Let's see him catch before dunking his hands in that crap. What a joke.

09-30-2019, 02:32 PM	#1
CHA_CHING 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 1,159	Re: Vontze Burfict obviously targeting the head Originally Posted by K Major My dad used to tell me stories about those "old Raiders" from the Tom Flores era. Jack Tatum was a guy who literally played the game as if he was trying to seriously injure the opponent. His hit (unnecessary on a defenseless player) ended Daryl Stingley's career & unfortunately left him paralyzed. Jack Tatum was extremely dirty. The Raiders back then prided themselves on being a dirty team. Whether it was lathering arms up in stick 'em glue or head hunting play, they made sure they left teams battered and bruised. When they played the Bears in what was dubbed the "most violent NFL game ever", the Bears were focused on inflicting pain right back and giving them a dose of their own medicine. This game was so bad that Jim McMahon had a lacerated kidney and urinated blood. Both teams were trying to kill each other. More about it here - https://deadspin.com/what-it-was-lik...e-e-1478281685

09-30-2019, 02:36 PM	#2
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,739 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Vontze Burfict obviously targeting the head Originally Posted by CHA_CHING Jack Tatum was extremely dirty. The Raiders back then prided themselves on being a dirty team. Whether it was lathering arms up in stick 'em glue or head hunting play, they made sure they left teams battered and bruised. When they played the Bears in what was dubbed the "most violent NFL game ever", the Bears were focused on inflicting pain right back and giving them a dose of their own medicine. This game was so bad that Jim McMahon had a lacerated kidney and urinated blood. Both teams were trying to kill each other. More about it here - https://deadspin.com/what-it-was-lik...e-e-1478281685 I saw a YouTube video of Tatum and Atkinson clothesline Swann together on that cold, hard turf. Their "intent" was to take out guys & put em on stretchers and in the hospital. Definitely a different era of football back during the 70's & 80's.

09-30-2019, 04:34 PM	#3
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,543	Re: Vontze Burfict obviously targeting the head Originally Posted by CHA_CHING Jack Tatum was extremely dirty. The Raiders back then prided themselves on being a dirty team. Whether it was lathering arms up in stick 'em glue or head hunting play, they made sure they left teams battered and bruised. When they played the Bears in what was dubbed the "most violent NFL game ever", the Bears were focused on inflicting pain right back and giving them a dose of their own medicine. This game was so bad that Jim McMahon had a lacerated kidney and urinated blood. Both teams were trying to kill each other. More about it here - https://deadspin.com/what-it-was-lik...e-e-1478281685 The use of adhesives such as Stickum was banned by the league in 1981, and the resulting action became known as the "Lester Hayes rule" in association with the Oakland Raiders defensive back known for his widespread use of Stickum. The Lester Hayes Rule did not prevent players from using stickum. Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice, for example, admitted during a 2015 ESPN interview to using stickum in a career that began in 1985 and said "all players did it".
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09-30-2019, 05:10 PM	#4
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Vontze Burfict obviously targeting the head Originally Posted by vpheughan The use of adhesives such as Stickum was banned by the league in 1981, and the resulting action became known as the "Lester Hayes rule" in association with the Oakland Raiders defensive back known for his widespread use of Stickum. The Lester Hayes Rule did not prevent players from using stickum. Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice, for example, admitted during a 2015 ESPN interview to using stickum in a career that began in 1985 and said "all players did it". I've never heard of a Raiders DB being know for his use of stickum, but I know of a Raiders WR whose career was pretty well defined by it. Fred Biletnikoff. Other players might have used it some, but that guy abused it. It's rediculous that an award was named after him. Let's see him catch before dunking his hands in that crap. What a joke.