Oakland Raiders facts for kids
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| Established | 1960 | ||||||||||
| Ended | 2019 | ||||||||||
| Colors | Silver, black | ||||||||||
| Fight song | The Autumn Wind | ||||||||||
| Mascot | Raider Rusher | ||||||||||
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| Owner(s) | Chet Soda (1960) F. Wayne Valley (1961–1971) Ed McGah (1966–1971) Co-Owner Al Davis (1966–2010) Mark Davis (2011–2019) |
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| General manager | Chet Soda (1960) Paul Hastings (1961) Wes Fry (1962) Al Davis (1963–2010) Hue Jackson (2011) Reggie McKenzie (2012–2018) Mike Mayock (2019) |
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| Head coach | Eddie Erdelatz (1960–1961) Marty Feldman (1961–1962) Red Conkright (1962) Al Davis (1963–1965) John Rauch (1966–1968) John Madden (1969–1978) Tom Flores (1979–1981) Mike White (1995–1996) Joe Bugel (1997) Jon Gruden (1998–2001) Bill Callahan (2002–2003) Norv Turner (2004–2005) Art Shell (2006) Lane Kiffin (2007–2008) Tom Cable (2008–2010) Hue Jackson (2011) Dennis Allen (2012–2014) Tony Sparano (2014) Jack Del Rio (2015–2017) Jon Gruden (2018–2019) |
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American Football League (1960–1969)
National Football League (1970–2019)
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League championships: 2†
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Conference championships: 3
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Division championships: 12
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The Oakland Raiders were a professional American football team. They played in the National Football League (NFL) as part of the American Football Conference (AFC) West division. The team started on January 30, 1960. They played their first game on September 11, 1960. The Raiders were a founding member of the American Football League (AFL). The AFL later joined with the NFL in 1970.
The Raiders were known for their strong fan base, called the Raider Nation. They also had a unique team culture. Many former Raiders players and coaches have been honored in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The team played in several stadiums over the years, including Kezar Stadium, Candlestick Park, Frank Youell Field, and the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum. They also played in Los Angeles for a time.
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Team History: The Raiders' Journey
The Oakland Raiders were a professional American football team based in Oakland, California, USA. Their home stadium was the McAfee Coliseum. They were formed in 1960 as a new team in the American Football League. They played in the Western Division of the American Football Conference. Their division rivals included the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, and San Diego Chargers. The Raiders won three Super Bowls.
Early Years in the American Football League (1960-1969)
The AFL needed a new team quickly in 1960. Oakland was chosen to host the eighth AFL team on January 30, 1960. The team was named the "Raiders," like a pirate. Their logo even showed a pirate.
In their first few years, the Raiders struggled. Things changed when Al Davis became the head coach and general manager. The team improved a lot under his leadership. In 1967, the Raiders reached the postseason for the first time. They won their first and only AFL Championship that year, beating the Houston Oilers 40-7. This win sent them to Super Bowl II, where they lost to the Green Bay Packers 33-14.
The Raiders continued to be strong. They won their division titles again in the next two years. However, they lost the AFL Championship games to the New York Jets (1968) and the Kansas City Chiefs (1969). Both of those teams went on to win the Super Bowl.
Joining the National Football League (1970-Present)
After the 1969 season, the AFL and NFL decided to merge. The Raiders became part of the American Football Conference in the Western Division. John Madden became the head coach. Madden led the Raiders to their first Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl XI. They defeated the Minnesota Vikings 32-14.
After Madden left to become a sports commentator, Tom Flores took over as head coach. Flores was the first Hispanic head coach in NFL history. He led the Raiders to their second Super Bowl win in Super Bowl XV. They beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10. This made the Raiders the first "wild card" team to ever win a Super Bowl. A wild card team is one that makes the playoffs without winning their division.
The Los Angeles Raiders Era (1982-1995)
In 1982, the Raiders moved from Oakland to Los Angeles. While in Los Angeles, the team won their third Super Bowl. They defeated the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII.
Returning to Oakland and Final Move (1995-2020)
The Raiders moved back to Oakland in 1995. After losing to the Tampa Bay Buccanears in Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003, the team faced some challenges.
On March 27, 2017, NFL team owners voted to approve the Raiders' plan to move from Oakland to Las Vegas, Nevada. The team stayed in the Bay Area until 2019. The move to Las Vegas was completed in 2020, and the team was officially renamed the Las Vegas Raiders on January 22, 2020.
Images for kids
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F. Wayne Valley, one of the original Raiders owners, in 1961.
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The Raiders won the 1967–68 AFL Championship Game. They lost the next two AFL Championship games to the Jets and the Chiefs (pictured) before the NFL merger.
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The Raiders playing against the Broncos in the 1977–78 AFC Championship Game.
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A ring celebrating the Oakland Raiders' Super Bowl XI victory.
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The Raiders hosting the Dolphins at the Coliseum in 1979.
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Quarterback JaMarcus Russell, chosen first overall in the 2007 draft, was a major disappointment for the team.
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