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“Over a 10-season stretch from 1967 to 1976, eight Super Bowl champions either were the Raiders or had to beat the Raiders in the playoffs. The Jets, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Baltimore Colts, Miami, the Steelers each of the first two times... we all had to deal with the Raiders.”

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Joe Greene, born on September 24, 1946, was a renowned American professional football player. He was known for his powerful defense and leadership during his NFL career. more

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