[1] Before his football career, while still a high school student, he considered becoming a priest.
He also scored two touchdowns in the Raiders 32-14 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI.
He was also a part of the 'Holy Roller' play that led to rule changes in the NFL about advancing fumbles.
Banaszak currently resides in the St. Augustine, Florida[3] area and co-hosts the post game radio show for the Jacksonville Jaguars with Cole Pepper.
He was inducted into the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.