The Las Vegas Raiders introduced the loss of life of former working again Clarence Davis on Thursday. There was just one downside: Davis remains to be alive.
The group was alerted that the 73-year-old was, actually, not useless and eliminated the story from its web site.
“The Raiders obtained discover of Clarence Davis’ passing however have discovered that data to be false,” the group mentioned in an announcement, by way of the Las Vegas Assessment Journal’s Vincent Bonsignore. “The Raiders prolong our deepest apologies to the Davis household and the Raider Nation for the faulty announcement.”
Davis is finest remembered for his efficiency within the 1974 AFC Divisional spherical recreation towards the two-time defending Tremendous Bowl champion Miami Dolphins. He caught a desperation throw from quarterback Ken Stabler to present the Raiders a 28-26 comeback win in a play is known as the ‘Sea of Palms’.
In eight seasons for the then-Oakland Raiders, the previous USC star rushed for 3,640 yards and 26 touchdowns in 89 video games, whereas additionally catching 99 passes for 865 yards and two touchdowns.
Davis, a fourth spherical choose within the 1971 NFL Draft, was additionally a wonderful return man, returning 79 punts and kicks for two,140 yards.
In 12 playoff video games, Davis rushed for 506 yards and two touchdowns, whereas hauling in 13 receptions and one landing. In Tremendous Bowl 11 towards the Minnesota Vikings, Davis rushed for 137 yards on 16 rushes within the Raiders’ 32-14 victory. It was their first Tremendous Bowl championship.
Davis retired after the 1978 season.
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