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- During training camp in 1980, Plunkett asked to be traded because he expected to have virtually no playing time again. The Raiders ignored his request and five weeks into the season, Plunkett's resurrection began.
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By Bob Carter. Special to ESPN.com. "It surprised me that he was able to come back because I thought physically he had been so punished that he couldn't come back - and he certainly did,"...
- Growing Up in California
- Health Scare Nearly Ends Plunkett’s College Career
- 1970, The Heisman, and The Rose Bowl
- New England Selects Plunkett
- 1972 & 1973
- 1974 & 1975
- Plunkett as A 49er in 1976 & 1977
- Plunkett Moves Across The Bay
- Plunkett Is Reborn and The Raiders Win The Super Bowl
- 1981 & 1982
James William Plunkett was born on December 5, 1947 in San Jose, California. His upbringing was difficult as both his parents, William and Carmen, were blind. William Plunkett ran a newsstand in San Jose, but struggled to care for his wife and three kids. As Plunkett got older, he would find odd jobs to help the family. In high school, he would wor...
About a month before he was to begin his studies at Stanford, a physical exam from a doctor detected a thyroid tumor. Initially, the tumor was thought to be malignant. Such a diagnosis would have ended Plunkett’s college career before it began. Thankfully, the tumor was benign. After surgery, Plunkett began to get back into playing shape. His routi...
Plunkett’s draft stock was high enough after 1969 to enter the NFL Draft. However, he chose to use his platform as a role model to the Chicano youth he tutored. One of the lessons he taught the kids was to stay in school. Plunkett believed that staying another year to graduate would set a good example. As it turned out, Plunkett’s senior season in ...
In 1970, the Patriots had their fourth straight losing season. The franchise hit a new low when they only won two games that year and finished last in the AFC East. Head coach John Mazur wanted a prototypical drop-back quarterback to bring his team out of the mire. Plunkett had a ringing endorsement from UCLA coach Tommy Prothro. Before the draft, ...
Based on what happened in 1971, the Pats were expecting big things in 1972. Instead, Plunkett experienced a sophomore slump of epic proportions. In ‘72, his touchdowns decreased to eight and his interceptions increased to 25. Even worse, New England dropped to 3-11 and last place in the AFC East. It was more of the same in 1973 when a leaky offensi...
In 1974, New England reached the .500 mark with a 7-7 record. Their win total was based mostly on good defensive play as Plunkett continued to struggle. That season, he finished with a 49.1 completion percentage, 19 touchdowns and 22 interceptions. At that point in his career, Plunkett had been sacked 97 times between 1972-1974. 1975 was Plunkett’s...
It looked like the trade would be a fresh start for Plunkett. His move to the Bay Area would bring him closer to home and proximity to friends and family. That internal pressure produced external lows. In 1976, Plunkett continued the trend of throwing for more picks (16) than touchdowns (13). He also ended the year with a 51.9 completion percentage...
Now 30 years old and considered a bust, Plunkett was considering retirement after being released by San Francisco. A few weeks later, Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis contacted him about signing as a backup. Plunkett accepted and signed a three year, $465,000 contract. For two seasons, 1978 and 1979, Plunkett was the ultimate clipboard holder. He did...
Five weeks into the 1980 season and Plunkett was still on the bench. As he was watching Pastorini play in the Week Five game against Kansas City, the Raiders were at 2-2. Then, destiny happened, at the expense of Pastorini. Late in the first quarter, Pastorinin was hit hard while attempting to throw a pass. The hit led to a fractured tibia and cart...
The next two seasons were up-and-down for Plunkett and the Raiders. In 1981, the team finished 7-9 and missed the playoffs. Plunkett started only seven games due to injury and tossed four touchdowns against nine picks. Before the 1982 season the team moved to Los Angeles. The NFL Players Union went on strike and the season was abbreviated to nine g...
Jul 25, 2022 · Updated: July 25, 2022. SAN JOSE (BVM) – Despite being a two-time Super Bowl champion and a Heisman Trophy winner, Jim Plunkett tends to go under the radar in terms of his legacy. His playing career spanned coast to coast, but it seems like he is long forgotten as a great QB. Time at Stanford. Plunkett grew up in the San Jose area being a ...
Plunkett kept coming back By Bob Carter Special to ESPN.com "It surprised me that he was able to come back because I thought physically he had been so punished that he couldn't come back - and he certainly did," says Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi about Jim Plunkett on ESPN Classic's SportsCentury series.
Nov 7, 2019 · Offensively, we were able to come up with big plays during the course of the game to help beat the Eagles and win the Super Bowl. It was also great to play on a team that had a good defense.
May 14, 2017 · Jim Plunkett's absence from the Pro Football Hall of Fame has been a controversial one. Why isn't he in the hall? Should he be?
Aug 7, 2017 · At 6 feet 3, Jim Plunkett still commands a room. But underneath the tanned exterior, anxiety grows over an uncertain future. “My life sucks,” said Plunkett, 69.
