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Famous 'Giving him the business' call from Jets-Bills game turns 30 years old

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Referee Tony Morelli made headlines last Sunday for cursing into a live mic during the New England Patriots-Buffalo Bills game, triggering memories from one of the greatest referee mic moments in NFL history.

On Oct. 5, 1986, Ben Dreith made his famous "giving him the business" call during a New York Jets-Bills game.

In honor of the 30-year anniversary, let's take a look back.

Dreith called a personal foul on Jets defensive tackle Marty Lyons, who was punching quarterback Jim Kelly in a pile up. It sparked a bench-clearing melee.