Pete Banaszak is a former player of college

College football

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 and professional American football

American football

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. A running back

Running back

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, he played college football at the University of Miami

University of Miami

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, and played professionally in the American Football League

American Football League

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 for the Oakland Raiders

Oakland Raiders

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 from 1966 through 1969, and for the NFL Raiders through 1978

1978 NFL season

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Career

Banaszak finished his career with 3,772 rushing yards, 121 receptions for 1,022 yards, and 51 touchdowns.

Banaszak was a member of the Raiders during their first Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl II

Super Bowl II

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. He also scored 2 touchdowns in the Raiders 32-14 win over the Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings

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 in Super Bowl XI

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He was also a part of the 'Holy Roller" play that led to rule changes in the NFL about advancing fumbles. Banaszak appeared to try to recover the ball on the 12-yard line, but could not keep his footing, and pitched the ball with both hands even closer to the end zone

Banaszak currently resides in the Jacksonville, Florida

Florida

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 area and co-hosts the post game radio show for the Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars

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 with Cole Pepper.