The Raiders Charlie Smith runs into a wall of Dolphins led by linebacker Nick Buoniconti along with Bob Matheson (#53) and Vern Den Herder (#83). The Raider on the ground is tackle John Vella.
Charlie Smith is stopped by Nick Buoniconti and the Miami Dolphins Defense
Raider George Atkinson gets on hip of Charlie Smith during a return. Atkinson was the AFL's top Punt Returner in 1968 with 36 punt returns, 490 return yards and 2 touchdowns. He also had a league-high 25.1 Kick Return Average.
George Atkinson gets behind Charlie Smith on a Kick Return in 1969
Charlie Smith of Utah State. Played 7 of his 8 seasons in the league with the Raiders - rushed for 3351 yards in that time.
Raiders Running Back Charlie Smith
Raiders rookie Charlie Smith breaks out on a short pass from Daryle Lamonica and goes 43 yards to score the go-ahead touchdown the nation missed during the 1968 Raiders-Jets "Heidi" game.
The Raiders Charlie Smith scores on 43 yard touchdown against the Jets in 1968 Heidi Game
Raiders runner Charlie Smith powers through Jet defenders Al Atkinson (#62) and Randy Beverly (#42) during the 1968 "Heidi Game" of 1968. Smith scored twice during the Raiders win.
Charlie Smith & Jim Harvey of the Raiders, Randy Beverly & Al Atkinson of the Jets during the AFL Heidi Game of 1968
With Jets defender Mike D'Amato on his heels, Raiders back Charlie Smith (#23) takes in a 43-yard touchdown pass that puts the Raiders ahead of the Jets during the final moments of the "Heidi Game" of 1968.
Charlie Smith Touchdown during the Heidi Game of 1968
The Raiders Charlie Smith Runs Through the Dolphins Defense
Raiders and Lions play right after the NFL/AFL merger in 1970. The Lions won 28-14.
Pictured are Jim Otto (#00), Jerry Rush (#82), Mike Lucci (#53) & Charlie Smith (#23).
Mike Lucci & Jerry Rush of the Lions and Jim Otto & Charlie Smith of the Raiders
The immortal George Blanda in 1970 get behind the blocking of center Jim Otto (#00) and runner Charlie Smith (#23). Pictured here Blanda is 44 years old. And while he still saw just spot duty, he still managed to throw 6 touchdowns.
Oh, and he still played another 5 years in the NFL.
George Blanda sets up to pass behind Jim Otto and Charlie Smith | 1970 Raiders
Steelers great "Mean" Joe Greene gets around the block of Raiders legend Jim Otto as he sets his sights on running back Charlie Smith.
Steelers Great Joe Greene evades the Raiders Jim Otto and Zeroes in on Runner Charlie Smith
