The Heidi Game
Remembering History: The Heidi Game
The Heidi Game
"It was on the front page of the New York Times," said Chet Simmons of NBC's decision. "And when you say something is on the front page of the New York Times, you've got to figure it's pretty important."
What They Missed: Play-by-Play
- With 65 seconds remaining in the game, the Jets kicked a field goal to take 32-29 lead. Jets kicked off and the Raiders returned the ball to their own 23-yard line.
- At Raiders' 23-yard line, Raiders QB Daryle Lamonica completed a 20-yard pass to HB Charlie Smith, who was facemasked by Jets S Mike D'Amato. The penalty put the ball at the Jets 43.
- Lamonica found Smith again, who outraced D'Amato down the sideline for a 43-yard touchdown. The extra point gave the Raiders a 36-32 lead with 42 seconds to play.
- On the kickoff, Jets kick returner Earl Christy fumbled the ball. It was picked up at the two-yard line by Raiders special teamer Preston Ridlehuber, who ran it in for a touchdown.
- The Raiders scored two touchdowns in a nine-second span and held on to win a most memorable game, 43-32.