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Oakland Raiders History
The Silver and Black now known as the Oakland Raiders were once Gold, White and Black, would change colors, as well cities, becoming the Los Angeles Raiders after they were originally known as the Oakland Raiders. If that's confusing, just ask Oakland residents that were around during the early 1960s of how a team arrived in Oakland in the first place. It was a move out of desperation by the AFL. An expansion team was needed, yet there was little time to decided upon on a city or region. Because of a threat from Barron Hilton, the Los Angeles Chargers owner, the AFL felt the pressure to establish another team on the west coast, or lose the Chargers to forfeit. Thus, Oakland became the home of the team known as the Raiders. Their first season (1960) resulted in taking on the role of the step-child of the region, when no organization wanted to share their stadium with the rogue crew of the AFL. The Raiders last three games were played in the new Candlestick Park in San Francisco, never drawing more than 12,000 fans. The inagural season would be marked with a record of 6-8. Not only did the Raiders struggle in earning fans, they struggled to make money and found themselves in considerable debt after a single season. After a loan kept the struggling organization in business, they continued to suffer, not being able to compete with the 49ers franchise for fans. The new team struck a new low after losing their first 13 games in 1962, only winning the season finale. It all changed in 1963 when Al Davis came to the organization as the head coach and general manager. He changed the team colors to silver and black and opened up an offense that would help change the game of football. In his first year, the Raiders finished at 10-4. Davis would become the cornerstone of the organization, yet would step away to become the commissioner of the AFL. Soon thereafter the AFL and NFL would merge, and Davis would rejoin the Raiders organization as part owner of the squad. In 1969, John Madden would take on the role of Oakland Raiders head coach, and would turn the Raiders into one of the most feared teams of the 1970s, helping building the loyal fanbase that is still known as Raider Nation. During Madden's tenure, the Raiders experienced 10 consecutive winning seasons and one Super Bowl championship The 1980s would become synonymous with litigation and infamy in the Raiders organization as they made the move to Los Angeles to "enjoy" a 12 year stint that hit a high of a Super Bowl win vs. the Washington Redskins, and bottomed out with a public fued between hall of fame running back, Marcus Allen and team owner Al Davis. By that time, Davis had burned fury into the hearts and minds of Los Angeles fans and potential investors in a new stadium in Los Angeles. By the time Davis announced the move back to Oakland, LA fans were ready to see he and the franchise go. Since 1995, the Raiders have once again called Oakland home, and have continued to struggle with Al Davis calling the shots from the owner's box. Highs have been marked by a Super Bowl appearance, a league MVP award for QB Rich Gannon, and lows of locker room drama and consistent losing seasons. Oakland Raiders Memorable Moments
When John Madden joined the Oakland Raiders, they were without an identity. Al Davis had gotten the ball rolling, but the organization was yet to own the respect of league opponents. During the 1970s, Madden helped to define the Raiders organization, leading them to 10 consecutive winning seasons and a Super Bowl title.
The Raiders have 13 alumni who have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, including owner Al Davis, coach John Madden and players such as Art Shell, Howie Long, Fred Biletnikoff and Marcus Allen.
Not necessarily the most positive of memorable moments, yet a profound moment in Raiders history - The public feud between Marcus Allen and Al Davis over a contract dispute, in which Marcus Allen claimed that Davis was attempting to ruin his career. Davis never responded to why he became so upset over Allen's contract, yet Allen dropped to 4th on the RB depth chart, opted out and went to play for the rival Kansas City Chiefs.
In 2007, the Raiders drafted JaMarcus Russell from LSU as the #1 pick in the NFL draft. After negotiations hit a brick wall during the summer, Russell became the longest holdout and unsigned top draft pick in NFL history. A contract was finally agreed upon after the start of the regular season. Oakland Raiders Records
All-time regular season franchise record: 399 - 308 - 12
All-time playoff franchise record: 25 - 18
All-time franchise passing leader: Ken Stabler - 19078 yards
All-time franchise rushing leader: Marcus Allen - 8545 yards
All-time franchise receiving leader: Tim Brown - 14734 yards
Oakland Raiders Playoff Results
2002
AFC Divisional Playoff: won 30 - 10 vs. New York Jets
AFC Championship Game: won 41 - 24 vs. Tennessee Titans
Super Bowl: lost 21 - 48 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2001
AFC Wildcard Game: won 38 - 24 vs. New York Jets
AFC Divisional Playoff: lost 13 - 16 at New England Patriots
2000
AFC Divisional Playoff: won 27 - 0 vs. Miami Dolphins
AFC Championship Game: lost 3 - 16 vs. Baltimore Ravens
1993
AFC Wildcard Game: won 42 - 24 vs. Denver Broncos
AFC Divisional Playoff: lost 23 - 29 at Buffalo Bills
1991
AFC Wildcard Game: lost 6 - 10 at Kansas City Chiefs
1990
AFC Divisional Playoff: won 20 - 10 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
AFC Championship Game: lost 3 - 51 at Buffalo Bills
1985
AFC Divisional Playoff: lost 20 - 27 vs. New England Patriots
1984
AFC Wildcard Game: lost 7 - 13 at Seattle Seahawks
1983
AFC Divisional Playoff: won 38 - 10 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC Championship Game: won 30 - 14 vs. Seattle Seahawks
Super Bowl: won 38 - 9 at Washington Redskins
1982
AFC Wildcard Game: won 27 - 10 vs. Cleveland Browns
AFC Divisional Playoff: lost 14 - 17 vs. New York Jets
1980
AFC Wildcard Game: won 27 - 7 vs. Houston Oilers
AFC Divisional Playoff: won 14 - 12 at Cleveland Browns
AFC Championship Game: won 34 - 27 at San Diego Chargers
Super Bowl: won 27 - 10 at Philadelphia Eagles
1977
AFC Divisional Playoff: won 37 - 31 at Baltimore Colts
AFC Championship Game: lost 17 - 20 at Denver Broncos
1976
AFC Divisional Playoff: won 24 - 21 vs. New England Patriots
AFC Championship Game: won 24 - 7 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Super Bowl: won 32 - 14 at Minnesota Vikings
1975
AFC Divisional Playoff: won 31 - 28 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
AFC Championship Game: lost 10 - 16 at Pittsburgh Steelers
1974
AFC Divisional Playoff: won 28 - 26 vs. Miami Dolphins
AFC Championship Game: lost 13 - 24 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
1973
AFC Divisional Playoff: won 33 - 14 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC Championship Game: lost 10 - 27 at Miami Dolphins
1972
AFC Divisional Playoff: lost 7 - 13 at Pittsburgh Steelers
1970
AFC Divisional Playoff: won 21 - 14 vs. Miami Dolphins
AFC Championship Game: lost 17 - 27 at Baltimore Colts
1969
AFL Divisional Playoff: won 56 - 7 vs. Houston Oilers
AFL Championship Game: lost 7 - 17 vs. Kansas City Chiefs
1968
AFL Divisional Playoff: won 41 - 6 vs. Kansas City Chiefs
AFL Championship Game: lost 23 - 27 at New York Jets
1967
AFL Championship Game: won 40 - 7 vs. Houston Oilers
Super Bowl: lost 14 - 33 vs. Green Bay Packers
All-time playoff record: 25 - 18
SOURCE: Pro Football Reference |
Oakland Raiders HISTORY 
