James William "Jim" Plunkett (born December 5, 1947) is a former American football quarterback who played college football for Stanford University, where he won the Heisman Trophy, and professionally for three National Football League teams: the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers and Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. He led the Raiders to two Super Bowl victories (XV and XVIII). He is the only eligible quarterback to start (and win) two Super Bowls without being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
Led the NFL in Yards per Pass Completion (14.9) in 1986.
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Ranks 7th on NFL All-Time Yards Lost List (3,279).
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Tied with Daryle Lamonica for 48th on NFL All-Time Passing Touchdowns List (164).
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Ranks 25th on NFL All-Time Passes Intercepted List (198).
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Ranks 45th on NFL All-Time Gross Yards Passing List (25,882).
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Ranks 50th on NFL All-Time Pass Completions List (1,943).
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Ranks 43rd on NFL All-Time Passing Attempts List (3,701).
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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.
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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.
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Led the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders to two Super Bowl Championships (1981, 1984).
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Professional football player.
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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).
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Title
Year
Status
Character
Super Bowl XL
2006
TV Movie
Himself
ESPN 25: Who's #1?
2006
TV Series documentary
Himself
ESPN SportsCentury
2000
TV Series documentary
Himself
Sports Geniuses
2000
TV Series
Himself
Margarita Bowl
1996
TV Movie
Himself
NFL Monday Night Football
1972-1986
TV Series
Himself - Los Angeles Raiders Quarterback / Himself - Oakland Raiders Quarterback / Himself - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback / ...
The NFL on CBS
1976-1986
TV Series
Himself - Los Angeles Raiders Quarterback / Himself - San Francisco 49ers Quarterback
$950,000