The Villapiano Family would like to THANK the
@steelers
& their fans for being so respectful & positive during this unthinkable time. When the week was supposed to be about fun banter, it has now turned to a weekend of unification.
#FrancoHarris
#ImmaculateReception
Rest In Peace to the first ever draft pick of the Oakland Raiders,
#JimOtto
. Jim became the face of the Oakland Raiders. HIS attitude became the attitude of the Raiders. He was our leader. The result was the team that we all know and love. RIP Pops.
@Raiders
#RaiderNation
From my Dad and the rest of the Villapiano family... “Rest in Peace to the best wife receiver that should be in the Hall of Fame. We love you you. Rest In Peace, Buddy.”
#CliffBranch
@Raiders
Dad: “My Buddy, Willie Brown, the only guy that could control the Soul Patrol. A classy man, a great Captain, and a tuff as nails football player. He was truly a pleasure to play ball with.
RIP , ‘Old Man Willie’”
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#PhilVillapiano
#WillieBrown
@Raiders
#RaiderNation
Dad: “In the beginning I was all about we got screwed, but to be involved in the number 1 play of all time , win or loose that is cool. The pain is gone. Franco and I have become best of friends because of that Crazy Play. I am glad it happened and I played a part in it.”
Dad on last night’s
@Raiders
game vs Chiefs:
“I think it was the best game the Raiders have played in years. It was no fluke. We were only 1 catch and 1 penalty away from the win.
I now think we belong with the elite teams.”
#PhilVillapiano
#RaiderNation
Dad: “Getting ready for Kansas City. You can’t just get ready in one day. All of us need to start getting ready on...Wednesday!” -Phil Villapiano
@Raiders
#RaiderNation
“You did not know what you could have had with the
@Raiders
but you will realize now that you’re gone. Good riddance.” - Phil Villapiano.
#RaiderNation
I really can’t imagine jumping on social media to bash my own team. Did I expect our team to go undefeated? No. But I back our team no matter what. That’s what a “commitment to excellence” is all about.
#RaiderNation
@Raiders
Today was the day Franco was in on the surprise to have “the annual phone call” recorded without my Dad knowing. Franco was going to knock on the hotel room door when the call was over. Here’s the only call we have recorded.
#ImmaculateReception
#FrancoHarris
@Raiders
@steelers