Quarterback Jim Plunkett
The Oakland Raiders won their second world championship Jan. 25, 1981, beating Ron Jaworski and the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10.
Quarterback Jim Plunkett threw for three touchdowns en route to helping the Silver and Black secure their second Super Bowl win, so now with Super Bowl LI just a few days away, let's take a quick look back at all the important information from the Raiders win over the Eagles.
Date: January 25, 1981
Location: Louisiana Superdome
Attendance: 76,135
Top Performances:
Quarterback Jim Plunkett (13 – 21, 261 yards, three touchdowns)
Running back Mark Van Eeghen (18 carries, 75 yards)
Wide receiver Cliff Branch (Five catches, 67 yards, two touchdowns)
MVP: Quarterback Jim Plunkett
Notable Play:
A first quarter interception by linebacker Rod Martin – his first of a Super Bowl-record three picks – that later resulted in an early seven points for the Silver and Black.
Future Hall of Fame Raiders:
Head Coach Tom Flores
Punter Ray Guy
Linebacker Ted Hendricks
Offensive Lineman Art Shell
Offensive Lineman Gene Upshaw
Take a look at some of the best images from Super Bowl XV, below.
An exclusive look back at the Raiders in Super Bowl XV. The Raiders defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
