I remember the hit. I can't remember whether I was watching the game or not, but they played the hit on TV. It devastated the Patriot season. I agree that Tatum's attitude was execrable afterwards, and I even remember reading his book where he glossed over the hit. Raiders were a dirty team back then, although Lester Hayes wasn't a bad guy. He was famous for using a lot of stick em on his hands.
That Tatum hit along with the bogus call in that 70s playoff game, which prevented NE from moving on to the Super Bowl exemplifies the evilness of that team. (Where's Noj?) The tuck rule game served only as partial retribution. We still owe that team something nasty. (Where's Noj?)