Sunday, January 29, 2012

ND's "Mad Bomber" -- Daryle Lamonica



ND GO IRISH BLOG friend Cappy Gagnon -- was kind enough to forward me this YOUTUBE video this morning of former Irish QB Daryle Lamonica, from his days in the AFL and NFL.  Lamonica, a three-year starter for Notre Dame -- left his professional football career as one of the all-time greats.  Take a look at this resume:

  • 78.4% winning percentage as a NFL starter (66 - 16 - 4) -- 2nd best all-time!
  • 90% wining percentage a a AFL starter (40 - 4 - 1) 1st all-time!
  • 2 Time AFL MVP:  1967 & 1969
  • 3 Time AFL All-Star:  1965, 1967, 1969
  • 2 Time NFL Pro Bowl:  1970 & 1972
  • 3 Time AFL Champion:  1964, 1965, 1967

Please note:  the photo above was from Super Bowl II -- Lamonica threw 2 TD passes in the game.

LINK:  DARYLE LAMONICA HIGHLIGHTS