Former National Football League linebacker Jack Squirek, who was a member of the Los Angeles Raiders and won a Super Bowl in 1984, has passed away. He was 64 years old. In Super Bowl XVIII, Squirek played a significant role in the triumph of the Los Angeles Raiders. He intercepted Washington quarterback Joe Theismann and then made a pick-six from 12 yards out, which gave the Raiders a lead of 21-3. The final score was 38-9 in favour of Los Angeles.
“The Raiders Family is mourning the loss of Jack Squirek, who passed away on Friday,” the Raiders announced in a statement that was released on Saturday. An integral part of one of the greatest plays in the history of professional football, Squirek played with the Raiders for four years and was a key component in the play. At this time, the Squirek family is in the thoughts and hearts of the Raider Nation, for whom our sincere sympathies are sent.
Following his first four seasons in the National Football League (1982–1985) with the Los Angeles Rams, Squirek began his career with the Miami Dolphins, where he played in two games during the 1986 season. Squirek achieved three sacks, one interception, and two fumble recoveries throughout the course of his career, which included 55 regular-season games played with the Raiders and Dolphins, eight of which were starts.
After graduating from Illinois, he was selected in the second round of the 1982 draft. age 64. Penny, whose maiden name was Lilly, has lost her spouse of 36 years.
Jacob III (Elizabeth) and Cassandra McGovern (Brian) are blessed to have a father who is both kind and committed. Grandfather to Maeve McGovern and Jacob Stephen Squirek IV, who will be born later this year, cherished by both of them. Dedicated son of Jack S., who passed away, and Carol (née Pinard), her husband. With deep affection, the brother of David (LuAnn), Timothy, Mary Alice Hudak, and George. Additional survivors include nieces, nephews, relatives, and a large number of close friends.
Jack graduated from Cuyahoga Heights High School in 1977, Massanutten Military Academy in 1978, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1982. He is a member of the class of 1982 at the University of Illinois Union-Champaign. Jack was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the draft in 1982. He went on to play with the Raiders for a number of exciting years.
The Raiders won the Super Bowl 18 World Championship with a victory of 38–9 thanks in large part to his spectacular interception that he made in Super Bowl XVIII against the Washington Redskins.
