Steelers great "Mean" Joe Greene gets around the block of Raiders legend Jim Otto as he sets his sights on running back Charlie Smith.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Charlie Smith of Utah State. Played 7 of his 8 seasons in the league with the Raiders - rushed for 3351 yards in that time.
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.
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.
Raiders running back Charlie Smith is stopped by Chiefs defenders Bobby Bell and Buck Buchanan during the 1969 AFL Championship Game. Despite scoring Oakland's only touchdown, Smith was limited to just 31 rushing yards as Kansas City's dominant defense recorded four sacks and four interceptions in a 17-7 victory that sent the Chiefs to Super Bowl IV to face the NFL champion Minnesota Vikings.
