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Marvin Ronald Hubbard (May 7, 1946 – May 4, 2015) was an American professional football fullback who played seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily for the Oakland Raiders.
Key Information
He played college football for the Colgate Raiders and was selected in the 1968 common draft by the Oakland Raiders. Hubbard struggled to adjust in the American Football League (AFL), and was cut by both the Raiders and the Denver Broncos in preseason. He joined the Hartford Knights of the Atlantic Coast Football League (ACFL), where he led the league in rushing yards. He rejoined Oakland, and played in the AFL's final season, before it merged with the NFL. Injuries would eventually affect his career, and he missed parts of the 1975 season, as well as the entire 1976 season, in which the team won Super Bowl XI. He then played his final season in the NFL with the Detroit Lions. He was a three-time NFL All-Pro for the Raiders, and helped lead the team to four consecutive AFC Western Division titles from 1972 to 1975 and three consecutive AFC championship games from 1973 to 1975. Hubbard is ranked third in NFL history for highest yards per carry (4.82) for a fullback (behind only Hall of Fame fullbacks Jim Brown and Joe Perry), and is tied for 13th overall highest yards per carry in NFL history.
Early life
[edit]Hubbard grew up in Red House, New York, the son of Marvin Hubbard Sr. and Susan Hubbard; residing in the hamlet of Bay State, Hubbard graduated high school shortly before the state forced most of the private property owners in the town to turn over their land, but he and his family were able to avoid losing their homes and he continued to own their family properties in the town until his death.[1] He attended Randolph High School in rural Randolph, New York, near Jamestown. Following high school, Hubbard attended prep school at the New Hampton School.[2][3]
College career
[edit]Hubbard attended Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He lettered three years, leading the team in rushing in 1965 with 665 yards and 1966 with 893 yards, at the time the second-highest total in Colgate history. In 1966, he was 13th in the nation in rushing and scored 88 points, sixth-highest in the nation. He ended his career as the school's second-leading rusher with 1,887 yards and 22 touchdowns. He graduated in 1968.[4]
In 1995, Hubbard was inducted into the Colgate University Athletic Hall of Honor.[4]
Professional career
[edit]Hubbard was selected in the eleventh round by the Oakland Raiders in the 1968 common draft, but was released in preseason cuts due to an initial inability to adjust to the professional game. He met the same fate with the Denver Broncos, before signing with the Hartford Knights of the Atlantic Coast Football League (ACFL). Despite not being the team's full-time running back, he still led the league in rushing yards, just ahead of his tandem partner, journeyman Mel Meeks. After Hubbard's success with the Knights, the Raiders exercised a reserve clause in his previous contract and signed him to their active roster.[3]
Hubbard was quick for his size, and powerfully built. Famous for his aggressive style, he was a fan favorite of the John Madden-led Raiders in the early to mid 1970s. In an interview with the Contra Costa Times, Madden stated: "Marv Hubbard was one of the toughest players we ever had. There are people that will have contact and people that won't have contact, but only a few that will have it and really enjoy it. Marv was one of those guys who truly enjoyed the collision. He would look for it."[5]
Hubbard averaged 4.82 yards per carry during his professional career, which ranks third all time for an NFL fullback (behind only Pro Football Hall of Fame fullbacks Jim Brown and Joe Perry) and is tied for 13th for all-time top yards per carry for any player in NFL history.[6] His career yards per carry average was higher than many of the games legendary running backs, including Walter Payton, O. J. Simpson, Eric Dickerson, Emmitt Smith and Marshall Faulk.
Hubbard was a standout for the Raiders from 1971 to 1974 and part of 1975, and gave Oakland's fearsome air attack a balanced running threat. He helped lead the Raiders team to four consecutive AFC Western Division titles from 1972 to 1975 and three consecutive AFC Conference Championship Finals from 1973 to 1975.[7] Hubbard led the Raiders in rushing four straight seasons from 1971 to 1974, and averaged over 1,000 total yards from scrimmage in each.[8] He gained 1,100 yards rushing during the 1972 season, becoming the Raiders then all-time single season rushing leader. He rushed for a total of 4,544 rushing yards, 3,755 of which came during his four full-time years from 1971 to 1974. Hubbard was named to the NFL's AFC Pro Bowl Team in 1971, 1972 and 1973.
Hubbard scored 24 touchdowns (23 rushing, 1 passing) during his career, six of which were against his favorite opponent, the formidable Kansas City Chiefs.[8] Hubbard was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated on December 17, 1973, after the Raiders won a pivotal game over the division rival Chiefs. Hubbard kept an enlarged graphic of that magazine cover in his office throughout his post-football career. He was also an effective pass receiver coming out of the backfield, and caught 85 passes for 624 total yards, averaged 7.4 yards per reception.[9] According to Madden, he also used Hubbard on kick-off and punt return teams where "Marv turned from a fullback into a linebacker".
Multiple shoulder injuries sidelined him for part of 1975, and Hubbard spent all of the 1976 season on injured reserve. He received a Super Bowl ring for being a team member of the 1976 Raiders, who won Super Bowl XI. In 1977, he signed with the Detroit Lions, where he saw reduced play, and then retired. Hubbard also sustained, in the words of his wife, "more concussions than you could count" during his playing career.[10]
NFL career statistics
[edit]| Legend | |
|---|---|
| Won the Super Bowl | |
| Bold | Career high |
Regular season
[edit]| Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | ||
| 1969 | OAK | 14 | 0 | 21 | 119 | 5.7 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 20 | 0 |
| 1970 | OAK | 13 | 0 | 51 | 246 | 4.8 | 15 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 1971 | OAK | 14 | 11 | 181 | 867 | 4.8 | 20 | 5 | 22 | 167 | 7.6 | 31 | 1 |
| 1972 | OAK | 14 | 14 | 219 | 1,100 | 5.0 | 39 | 4 | 22 | 103 | 4.7 | 21 | 0 |
| 1973 | OAK | 14 | 14 | 193 | 903 | 4.7 | 50 | 6 | 15 | 116 | 7.7 | 25 | 0 |
| 1974 | OAK | 14 | 13 | 188 | 865 | 4.6 | 32 | 4 | 11 | 95 | 8.6 | 15 | 0 |
| 1975 | OAK | 7 | 6 | 60 | 294 | 4.9 | 53 | 2 | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 16 | 0 |
| 1976 | OAK | Did not play due to injury | |||||||||||
| 1977 | DET | 13 | 1 | 38 | 150 | 3.9 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 36 | 6.0 | 9 | 0 |
| Career | 103 | 59 | 951 | 4,544 | 4.8 | 53 | 23 | 85 | 628 | 7.4 | 31 | 1 | |
Postseason
[edit]| Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | ||
| 1969 | OAK | 2 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 33 | 0 |
| 1970 | OAK | 2 | 0 | 21 | 70 | 3.3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 |
| 1972 | OAK | 1 | 1 | 14 | 44 | 3.1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | OAK | 2 | 2 | 30 | 145 | 4.8 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 17 | 0 |
| 1974 | OAK | 2 | 2 | 21 | 61 | 2.9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 |
| 1975 | OAK | 2 | 2 | 22 | 63 | 2.9 | 8 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Career | 11 | 7 | 114 | 402 | 3.5 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 33 | 0 | |
Personal life
[edit]Marv was a country musician and songwriter for a brief period after football, and released the single "Fullbacks Ain't Supposed to Cry" in 1978.[11] He co-wrote "(We've Got To) Win This One", a motivational song co-produced and released as single by Hoyt Axton in 1981, on Axton's own Jeremiah Records label. He also released the tracks "Legend in His Own Mind/Country Boogie" in 2009. Hubbard went on to become a computer programmer, working for some of the insurance companies in Hartford, Connecticut.[12]
Hubbard loved to golf and frequently donated his time and autographed memorabilia to charity celebrity tournaments.[12] In 1975, Hubbard and Sal Bando, a third baseman for the Oakland Athletics, won the American Airlines Golf Classic, which featured pro football and baseball stars as partners, in Palm Springs, California.[13]
On September 27, 2003, Hubbard was involved in a car accident in Castro Valley, California, in which the driver of the other car was killed. In 2004, Hubbard pleaded no contest to misdemeanor DUI. The driver who died had been making an illegal turn in a "blind spot" on an isolated section of road.[14][15][16]
Hubbard died on May 4, 2015, just three days shy of his 69th birthday, from complications of prostate cancer.[17] Hubbard had a wife of 49 years, two children, and five grandchildren. At the time of his death, he lived in Northern California and still owned the family properties in Red House.[1]
Hubbard was posthumously inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame in 2018.[18]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Spewak, Danny (September 14, 2014). "New York's Smallest Town Still Holding On". WNY News.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Sixty minutes with Marv Hubbard: A Raider's reflections on today's NFL, the old days, and coming back home Part three of a three part series". The Salamanca Press. November 12, 2007.
- ^ a b Dr.Ken (April 2010). "Somewhat forgotten, Marv Hubbard". helmethut.com. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ a b "Colgate University Raider Athletics". gocolgateraiders.com.
- ^ "Marv Hubbard recalled as epitome of toughness - Bucky & Sully". Archived from the original on May 10, 2015. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
- ^ "NFL Yards per Rushing Attempt Career Leaders (Since 1946)". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Las Vegas/Oakland/LA Raiders Team Encyclopedia". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ a b "Marv Hubbard Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Marv Hubbard Career Stats". NFL.com.
- ^ "Marv Hubbard: Epitomized Oakland Raiders 1970s toughness". May 5, 2015.
- ^ "Marv Hubbard – Fullbacks Ain't Supposed to Cry (1978, Vinyl)". Discogs. 1978.
- ^ a b Canfield, Owen (August 16, 1992). "On Course For Several Happy Returns". The Hartford Courant. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
- ^ "Marv Hubbard, Three-Time Pro Bowl Fullback for Raiders, Dies at 68". The New York Times. May 7, 2015.
- ^ "Charges unlikely against ex-Raider / Man killed in crash with Hubbard made illegal turn, CHP says". SFGate. September 29, 2003.
- ^ "CHP report on fatal accident involving ex-Raider due today D.A. considers charges; Blood-alcohol test results due later in week". highbeam.com. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012.
- ^ "HAYWARD / Ex-Oakland Raider pleads no contest". SFGate. January 27, 2004.
- ^ "Marv Hubbard, former Oakland Raiders running back, dies at 68". ESPN.com. May 5, 2015.
- ^ "Randolph legend Hubbard named to GBSHOF". April 22, 2018.
Marv Hubbard
View on GrokipediaEarly life
Birth and family background
Marvin Ronald Hubbard was born on May 7, 1946, in Salamanca, New York, coinciding with his parents' first wedding anniversary.[6][7] His parents, Susan A. Hubbard and Marvin T. Hubbard, operated a family farm where Marv spent his early years.[6] Hubbard was raised in Red House, a rural town in Cattaraugus County, New York, known for its small, close-knit community amid agricultural surroundings.[3][4] The family's farm life provided a stable, hardworking environment that instilled values of perseverance and physical labor from a young age, shaping his formative experiences.[6] His parents managed the farm as their primary occupation, fostering a self-reliant household in this isolated, scenic area near the Allegheny Reservoir.[6] The Hubbard family included two siblings: a sister, Sheila Hubbard-Foreman, and a brother, Michael Hubbard, both of whom shared in the rural upbringing.[6] This family structure emphasized community ties and familial support, with no major relocations noted during his childhood; however, proximity to nearby towns like Randolph offered access to educational opportunities that would later influence his path.[6] The socioeconomic context of farm life in Red House, while modest, contributed to a grounded early environment free from urban distractions.[4]High school career
Marv Hubbard attended Randolph High School in rural Randolph, New York, a small institution near Jamestown in the southwestern part of the state. At this tiny rural school with limited resources, he distinguished himself as an exceptional multi-sport athlete, demonstrating remarkable physical power and versatility that foreshadowed his future success in football.[8][1] Hubbard's athletic prowess at Randolph caught the eye of local observers, highlighting his compact build and aggressive playing style, which were key to his emergence as a standout talent despite the school's obscurity. The lack of exposure from such a small program meant he was initially overlooked by major college recruiters from programs like Penn State, Pitt, and Syracuse. However, his skills did not go unnoticed entirely; a Colgate University alumnus scouting the area discovered Hubbard's potential, paving the way for his recruitment to the college level.[8] During his high school years, Hubbard's involvement in multiple sports helped hone his competitive drive and physical conditioning, contributing to his development as a powerful runner capable of breaking tackles—attributes that would define his later career. This foundation at Randolph laid the groundwork for his transition to higher competition, where his size and tenacity began to attract broader attention in the recruitment process.[8]College career
Time at Colgate University
Marv Hubbard enrolled at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, following his graduation from Randolph Central School in 1964, and he played for the Colgate Raiders football team for three seasons from 1965 to 1967.[3] As a running back, Hubbard contributed to a program competing as an NCAA University Division independent, facing challenging schedules against established Eastern opponents such as Penn State, Pitt, and Syracuse.[9][8] Under head coach Hal Lahar, who led the Raiders from 1962 to 1967, Hubbard earned three varsity letters and adapted to the demands of college football during his early years.[10][11] In his first two seasons, he adjusted to the team's limited offensive schemes, which emphasized straightforward plays and required physical toughness from a player hailing from a small high school background.[8] By his second year, Hubbard emerged as a key contributor, leading the team in rushing and helping drive the Raiders' ground game in an era when Colgate focused on balanced, run-heavy attacks.[10] Hubbard's junior year in 1966 solidified his role as a standout, again leading the team in rushing while emerging as a professional prospect alongside teammates like captain Ray Ilg.[10][8] As a senior in 1967, under Lahar's final season, he assumed greater leadership responsibilities on a squad navigating a tougher schedule, continuing to anchor the rushing attack despite the team's challenges.[12] His consistent performance as the team's leading rusher over multiple seasons helped elevate Colgate's reputation in independent play, where the Raiders competed without formal conference affiliation but within the competitive Eastern football landscape.[10][8] Hubbard graduated in 1968, as the team transitioned to new head coach Neil Wheelwright.[13][3]College statistical accomplishments
During his three seasons at Colgate University from 1965 to 1967, Marv Hubbard established himself as one of the program's most productive running backs, accumulating 1,887 rushing yards and 22 rushing touchdowns, figures that ranked him second all-time in Colgate history at the time of his graduation.[10] These totals reflected his role as a workhorse back, demonstrating consistent efficiency in gaining tough yards against Ivy League and independent opponents.[14] Hubbard's standout seasons came in 1965 and 1966, when he led the team in rushing both years. In 1965, he rushed for 665 yards, providing a steady ground attack for the Raiders amid a rebuilding phase. The following year, 1966, marked his peak performance with 893 yards—then the second-highest single-season total in school history—highlighting his vision and burst as Colgate's primary ball carrier. His 1967 campaign added 329 yards, rounding out a balanced collegiate output despite a lighter workload in his senior year.[10][4] Beyond rushing, Hubbard contributed as a receiver out of the backfield, recording 16 receptions for 248 yards and one touchdown over three lettered seasons (1965–1967), which boosted his all-purpose yardage to 2,135 scrimmage yards and 23 total touchdowns. This versatility underscored his value in Colgate's offensive scheme, where he accounted for a significant portion of the team's production.[14] Hubbard's statistical excellence earned him posthumous recognition through his 1995 induction into the Colgate Athletic Hall of Honor, where his career rushing totals and leadership in team yardage were cited as key factors in elevating the program's rushing tradition during the mid-1960s.[10]Professional career
Oakland Raiders years
Marv Hubbard was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the 11th round (277th overall) of the 1968 NFL/AFL Draft out of Colgate University.[1] After spending the 1968 season with the Hartford Knights of the Atlantic Coast Football League, where he led the league in rushing with 899 yards, Hubbard signed with the Raiders in 1969.[5] He wore jersey number 39 during his rookie year before switching to number 44 for the remainder of his tenure.[15] Standing at 6 feet 1 inch and weighing 225 pounds, Hubbard emerged as a bruising fullback in the Raiders' power-running offense, complementing quarterback Ken Stabler and embodying the team's gritty style with his bone-jarring runs that often scattered defenders.[1][16] After limited action in his first two seasons, he became a starter in 1971 and earned consecutive Pro Bowl selections from 1971 to 1973, highlighting his peak performance during that period.[1] His standout 1972 season, where he rushed for 1,100 yards and ranked fifth in the NFL, underscored his role as the team's lead rusher for four straight years from 1971 to 1974.[16] Hubbard's contributions were integral to the Raiders' sustained success, as the team captured four consecutive AFC West division titles from 1972 to 1975 and advanced to three AFC Championship Games during his tenure.[4] In 1973, following a pivotal victory over the [Kansas City Chiefs](/page/Kansas_City_ Chiefs), he graced the cover of Sports Illustrated, symbolizing his prominence in the Raiders' dynamic offense. Despite battling shoulder injuries that limited him in 1975 and placed him on injured reserve for the entire 1976 season, Hubbard remained part of the roster and received a ring for the Raiders' Super Bowl XI victory that year. His departure from Oakland came after the 1976 season, marking the end of a seven-year run that defined his professional prime.[17]Detroit Lions stint
After sitting out the entire 1976 season due to shoulder surgery, veteran fullback Marv Hubbard was traded from the Oakland Raiders to the Detroit Lions on August 11, 1977, in a cash deal, marking his move to a rebuilding NFC Central team at age 31.[18] The Lions, under coach Tommy Hudspeth, signed Hubbard to a multiyear contract, positioning him as a key fullback option while starter Lawrence Gaines recovered from knee surgery, with the team viewing him as a reliable power runner to bolster their struggling offense that ranked near the bottom in scoring with just 183 points for the season.[17][19] Hubbard appeared in 13 games for the Lions, starting only once against the Chicago Bears in Week 11, reflecting his limited role amid the team's 6-8 finish and third-place divisional standing.[20] His rushing output totaled 150 yards on 38 carries with one touchdown—a 1-yard score in a 10-7 win over the San Diego Chargers in Week 8—highlighted by a season-high 38 yards on seven attempts during a Week 6 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.[20] He also contributed modestly in the passing game with six receptions for 36 yards, primarily serving as a blocker in an offense hampered by injuries and inconsistency.[20] The stint represented a stark contrast to Hubbard's peak years with the powerhouse Raiders, as the Lions' middling performance and his age curtailed his production in what became the twilight of his career.[17] Following the 1977 season, Hubbard retired from professional football, having played sparingly in his final NFL year.[1]Career statistics
Regular season performance
Marv Hubbard's NFL regular season career spanned nine seasons from 1969 to 1977, during which he appeared in 103 games and made 59 starts as a fullback. Over that time, he amassed 951 rushing attempts for 4,544 yards, averaging 4.8 yards per carry, with 23 rushing touchdowns; his receiving contributions included 85 catches for 628 yards and 1 touchdown. These totals reflect his role as a power runner in the Raiders' ground-oriented offense, where he often shared carries but established himself as a reliable short-yardage and inside runner.[1] Hubbard's performance peaked during his Oakland Raiders tenure in the early 1970s, highlighted by his 1972 season when he rushed for 1,100 yards on 219 attempts, earning a Pro Bowl selection and ranking fifth in the NFL in rushing yards. His production was consistent from 1971 to 1974, with over 800 yards each year except his rookie season, though a shoulder injury sidelined him for all of 1976. A decline followed his trade to the Detroit Lions, where in 1977 he managed just 150 yards on 38 carries across 13 games, averaging a career-low 3.9 yards per attempt.[1] The following table summarizes Hubbard's year-by-year regular season rushing and receiving statistics:| Year | Team | G | GS | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush Avg | Rush TD | Lng | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec Avg | Rec TD | Fmb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | OAK | 14 | 0 | 21 | 119 | 5.7 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1970 | OAK | 13 | 0 | 51 | 246 | 4.8 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1971 | OAK | 14 | 11 | 181 | 867 | 4.8 | 5 | 20 | 22 | 167 | 7.6 | 1 | 4 |
| 1972 | OAK | 14 | 14 | 219 | 1,100 | 5.0 | 4 | 39 | 22 | 103 | 4.7 | 0 | 5 |
| 1973 | OAK | 14 | 14 | 193 | 903 | 4.7 | 6 | 50 | 15 | 116 | 7.7 | 0 | 6 |
| 1974 | OAK | 14 | 13 | 188 | 865 | 4.6 | 4 | 32 | 11 | 95 | 8.6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1975 | OAK | 7 | 6 | 60 | 294 | 4.9 | 2 | 53 | 7 | 81 | 11.6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | DET | 13 | 1 | 38 | 150 | 3.9 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 36 | 6.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Career | - | 103 | 59 | 951 | 4,544 | 4.8 | 23 | 53 | 85 | 628 | 7.4 | 1 | 25 |
Postseason contributions
Marv Hubbard appeared in 11 postseason games during his tenure with the Oakland Raiders from 1969 to 1975, accumulating 114 rushing attempts for 402 yards and three touchdowns, alongside seven receptions for 77 yards.[21] His playoff rushing average of 3.5 yards per carry marked a noticeable dip from his regular-season career mark of 4.8, reflecting the heightened defensive intensity of postseason matchups that challenged his power-running style reliant on consistent blocking and short-yardage gains.[1] Hubbard's most impactful playoff performance came in the 1973 Divisional round against the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he rushed 20 times for 91 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Raiders secure a 33-14 victory en route to the AFC Championship.[21] In AFC Championship games, he featured prominently across three appearances: 14 attempts for 44 yards in the 1972 loss to Pittsburgh (7-13); 10 attempts for 54 yards in the 1973 defeat to Miami (10-27); and 10 attempts for 30 yards in the 1975 loss to Pittsburgh (10-16).[21] These efforts underscored his role in the Raiders' deep playoff runs from 1972 to 1975, though fumbles in two of those contests (1972 and 1973) highlighted occasional ball-security issues under pressure.[21] Despite the Raiders' success in reaching three consecutive AFC title games from 1972 to 1974 and another in 1975, Hubbard did not play in a Super Bowl, as the team fell short each time.[21] His limited output in the 1974 AFC Championship—seven carries for just six yards against Pittsburgh—may have stemmed from matchup difficulties or tactical shifts, contributing to the 13-24 loss.[21] Overall, Hubbard's postseason contributions provided steady, if not explosive, support in high-stakes scenarios, leveraging his regular-season durability to sustain drives amid the Raiders' quest for an elusive championship.[1]| Year | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 2 | 6 | 19 | 1 | AFL Divisional win vs. Houston (19 yds, 1 TD) |
| 1970 | 2 | 21 | 70 | 0 | Divisional win vs. Miami (58 yds) |
| 1972 | 1 | 14 | 44 | 0 | AFC Championship loss vs. Pittsburgh |
| 1973 | 2 | 30 | 145 | 2 | Divisional win vs. Pittsburgh (91 yds, 2 TD); AFC Championship loss vs. Miami |
| 1974 | 2 | 21 | 61 | 0 | Divisional win vs. Miami; AFC Championship loss vs. Pittsburgh (6 yds) |
| 1975 | 2 | 22 | 63 | 0 | Divisional win vs. Cincinnati; AFC Championship loss vs. Pittsburgh |
