Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 'Sea of Hands'
View photos from the 1974 AFC Divisional Round clash between the Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders that has famously come to be known as the "Sea of Hands" game, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Cliff Branch (21) puts the Raiders on top with 5:37 to go in the fourth quarter on a 72-yard TD pass from Ken Stabler during the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Miami Dolphins at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Oakland Raiders won 28-26.
Ken Stabler, quarterback of the Oakland Raiders, looks downfield as he is pursued by Miami Dolphins defender Bill Stanfill with Oakland guard Gene Upshaw watching from the ground.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler (12) drops back for the infamous "Sea of Hands" play during the AC Divisional Playoff game against the Miami Dolphins at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Saturday, December 21, 1974, in Oakland, Calif. The Oakland Raiders won 28-26.
Oakland Raiders running back Clarence Davis (28) during the postseason AFC Divisional game against the Miami Dolphins at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 21, 1974, in Oakland, Calif. The Oakland Raiders won 28-26.
Oakland Raiders running back Clarence Davis on the bottom of pile after grabbing pass from quarterback Ken Stabler in the final seconds of AFC playoff game against the Miami Dolphins.
Oakland Raiders running back Clarence Davis on the bottom of pile after grabbing pass from quarterback Ken Stabler in the final seconds of the AFC Playoff Game against the Miami Dolphins.
Oakland Raiders coach John Madden holds the ball which was used to score the winning touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in an NFL football playoff game in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders won 28-26.
Oakland Raiders Head Coach John Madden during the 1974 playoff home game against the Miami Dolphins, December 21, 1974, in Oakland, Calif.
