A rivalry forged by 1 play

Some rivalries are defined by geography. Others by historic encounters. Still others are bound together by personalities.

It is the rare rivalry that can be defined by a singular event. A singular moment in time.

But that’s the case with the Oakland Raiders and Cleveland Browns, two teams forever connected by one simple play. One snap of the ball, with their seasons on the line.

With the Raiders traveling to Cleveland this weekend to take on the Browns, it’s as good a time as any to relive the epic playoff game these two teams contested on a frozen field alongside Lake Erie, in minus-36 wind chill conditions, 35 seasons ago.

The 1980 AFC divisional playoff game — played Jan. 4,