Dennis Dreith was born on June 15, 1948, in Burbank, California,
USA.
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That was referee Ben Dreith in a game between the New York Jets
and Buffalo Bills in 1986. Defensive lineman Marty Lyons of the
Jets had tackled Bills QB Jim Kelly and started hitting him in the
head. Dreith threw the flag and announced that the penalty was a
personal foul on number 99 of the defense, "after he tackled the
quarterback he's giving him the business down there". Dreith was
one of the best officials in the game. He was selected to referee
in two Super Bowls and officiated in the playoffs for 28
consecutive seasons. Click on the 'Giving Him the Business" link
below to see a video of the call.