Flashback: Maverine is Beating By John Vella
In 1980, after Jim Langer talks about his great-aunt's nephew Tompall Glaser, Maverine had a severe beating by former Raider John Vella, who died over the weekend at age 74. Coach Bud Grant confirms that Vella is not suspended, but was benched for several games. Maverine also confirms that Vella hit her two eyes while having a fight. Vella lives in California at the time of his death.