Research Help: Seeking details on four 1-point PAT conversions by Run or Pass
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2026 2:33 pm
All,
Currently I am finalizing an article on the history of the 1-point PAT conversion, whether by run or pass, between 1950 – 1993 in the NFL. I have successfully tracked down the details for most of these plays, but I have hit a wall about the specific circumstances on four plays.
I have already reviewed game books, Newspaper.com, ProQuest, The Sporting News, and local newspaper archives for information. In addition, I have mailed letters to the surviving players, but I am not counting on replies.
I am hoping the collective experience here might have some insights, newspaper clippings, videos, or other notes on how these specific extra points went awry. Below are the four conversions I am seeking more information on:
1) Charlie Conerly (New York Giants) ran in XP on October 10, 1954 vs. Washington. Did Washington jump offsides, and Conerly (holder) ran in for the score during the confusion, as he did on two XPs in 1952, or was it a bad snap / hold?
2) Lynn Dickey (Houston) ran in XP on November 4, 1973 vs. Baltimore. What were the details on the breakdown that forced Dickey (holder) to run for the conversion?
3) Mike Fuller (San Diego) ran in for the conversion on November 7, 1976 vs. Baltimore. What were the details on the breakdown that required Fuller (holder) to run in for the XP?
4) Steve Mike-Mayer (Baltimore) ran in for the XP on October 28, 1979 vs. New England. What were the details on the breakdown causing Mike-Mayer’s (kicker) run for the conversion?
Any information or guidance on the details of these plays would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Tim Castelli
Currently I am finalizing an article on the history of the 1-point PAT conversion, whether by run or pass, between 1950 – 1993 in the NFL. I have successfully tracked down the details for most of these plays, but I have hit a wall about the specific circumstances on four plays.
I have already reviewed game books, Newspaper.com, ProQuest, The Sporting News, and local newspaper archives for information. In addition, I have mailed letters to the surviving players, but I am not counting on replies.
I am hoping the collective experience here might have some insights, newspaper clippings, videos, or other notes on how these specific extra points went awry. Below are the four conversions I am seeking more information on:
1) Charlie Conerly (New York Giants) ran in XP on October 10, 1954 vs. Washington. Did Washington jump offsides, and Conerly (holder) ran in for the score during the confusion, as he did on two XPs in 1952, or was it a bad snap / hold?
2) Lynn Dickey (Houston) ran in XP on November 4, 1973 vs. Baltimore. What were the details on the breakdown that forced Dickey (holder) to run for the conversion?
3) Mike Fuller (San Diego) ran in for the conversion on November 7, 1976 vs. Baltimore. What were the details on the breakdown that required Fuller (holder) to run in for the XP?
4) Steve Mike-Mayer (Baltimore) ran in for the XP on October 28, 1979 vs. New England. What were the details on the breakdown causing Mike-Mayer’s (kicker) run for the conversion?
Any information or guidance on the details of these plays would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Tim Castelli