Least Deserving Hall of Famers: Oakland Raiders

[Rain Man]

Serious question for the old-timers. What's the big deal about Dave Casper? Looking at the stats, he was a backup for two seasons, and then a pro bowler for fives seasons (four of them admittedly all-pro), and then sputtered for another three seasons. He only had one season where he made 16 starts. I watched games in high school and college while he was active, and he never wowed me at all.

He reminds me of Russ Francis of the Patriots. I'd hear all of these things about how great Russ Francis was, and then I'd never see him do anything on the field. I don't get it.

[MarkDavis'Haircut]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Serious question for the old-timers. What's the big deal about Dave Casper? Looking at the stats, he was a backup for two seasons, and then a pro bowler for fives seasons (four of them admittedly all-pro), and then sputtered for another three seasons. He only had one season where he made 16 starts. I watched games in high school and college while he was active, and he never wowed me at all.

He reminds me of Russ Francis of the Patriots. I'd hear all of these things about how great Russ Francis was, and then I'd never see him do anything on the field. I don't get it.

My father's favorite Raider was Dave Casper. Also his favorite Fighting Irish player.

He also had the famous Ghost to the Post catch. I think he made the HOF because he had those four All-Pro years. That is a solid stretch during a dynasty and as you and I have noticed during this exercise, the HOF rewards dynasties.