Jack Squirek, a former NFL linebacker who won a Super Bowl with the Raiders and played one season with the Miami Dolphins, has died, Las Vegas announced Saturday. He was 64 years old.
Squirek played five seasons in the NFL and four seasons with the Raiders when the team was in Los Angeles. The Raiders remembered him as “the central figure in one of the greatest plays in professional football history.”
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On January 22, 1984, Jack Squirek of the Los Angeles Raiders returns an interception for a touchdown against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII at Tampa Stadium, Florida. (Focus on Sports/Getty Images)
“Near halftime of Super Bowl XVIII, with the Raiders leading Washington, Squirek intercepted a screen pass and returned it 12 yards for a touchdown, defeating the Silver and Black at 21 in the eventual victory. “Given us an overwhelming lead of 3,” the team said. “He originally joined the Raiders as a second-round draft pick out of Illinois in 1982 and played in 53 career games for the Raiders before finishing his professional career in Miami.
“At this time, we extend our deepest condolences to everyone in Raider Nation.”
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Sam Merriman and Los Angeles Raiders Jack Squirek (right) on the field during a game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 15, 1985. (George Rose/Getty Images)
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He had one tackle in the Super Bowl, which the Raiders won 38-3.
Squirek appeared in 55 games in his NFL career, recording one interception and three sacks. He spent his final season with the Dolphins, appearing in two games before his departure.
Jack Squirek passed away at the age of 64. (Focus on Sports/Getty Images)
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His obituary was released Friday, remembering him as a beloved husband and devoted father.
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