Played quarterback for the National Football League's New England
Patriots (1971-1975), San Francisco 49ers (1976-1977), and Oakland/Los
Angeles Raiders (1979-1986).
Professional football player.
Led the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders to two Super Bowl Championships
(1981, 1984).
In 15 year NFL career completed 1,943 of 3,701 passes (52.5%) for
25,882 yards and 164 touchdowns (67.5 rating). Also had 323 rushing
attempts for 1,337 yards (4.1 yard average) and 14 touchdowns.
Currently appearing in commercials for the NFL Network for a fictitious
show called "Space Raiders." Plunkett plays "Commander Heisman." He won
the Heisman Trophy in 1970.
Ranks 43rd on NFL All-Time Passing Attempts List (3,701).
Ranks 50th on NFL All-Time Pass Completions List (1,943).
Ranks 45th on NFL All-Time Gross Yards Passing List (25,882).
Ranks 25th on NFL All-Time Passes Intercepted List (198).
Tied with Daryle Lamonica for 48th on NFL All-Time Passing Touchdowns
List (164).
Ranks 7th on NFL All-Time Yards Lost List (3,279).
Led the NFL in Yards per Pass Completion (14.9) in 1986.