Daryle Lamonica Biography

Daryle Pasquale Lamonica (July 17, 1941 – April 21, 2022) was an American professional football quarterback who played in the American Football League and National Football League for 12 seasons. Nicknamed The Mad Bomber, he spent the majority of his career with the Oakland Raiders. Lamonica began his professional career with the Buffalo Bills after being chosen in the 24th round of the 1963 AFL draft and played his initial four seasons primarily in a reserve role. Lamonica was twice named AFL Most Valuable Player and received three AFL All-Star, two NFL Pro Bowl, and two first-team All-AFL selections. In 1974, the high school named its football stadium after him. In 1964, Lamonica went 55 of 128 with 1,137 yards, six touchdowns, and eight interceptions. In 1968, he completed 206 of 416 passes for 3,245 yards in thirteen games, missing the ninth game which George Blanda started.