Page "Len Dawson" Paragraph 12

On November 1, 1970, the Chiefs led the Oakland Raiders 17-14 late in the fourth quarter.

Facing third and long, a run by Dawson apparently sealed victory for the Chiefs, but as Dawson lay on the ground, he was speared by Raiders ’ defensive end Ben Davidson, who dove into Dawson with his helmet, provoking Chiefs ’ receiver Otis Taylor to attack Davidson.

After a bench-clearing brawl, offsetting penalties were called, nullifying the first down under the rules in effect at that time.

The Chiefs were obliged to punt, and the Raiders tied the game on a George Blanda field goal with eight seconds to play.

Taylor ’ s retaliation against Davidson not only cost the Chiefs a win, but Oakland won the AFC West with a season record of 8-4-2, while Kansas City finished 7-5-2 and out of the playoffs.