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 The Raiders were established in 1960 as part of the AFL (American Football League).[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Las-Vegas-Raiders|britannica]])]
+===== Original Location =====
+The team was originally based in Oakland, California.[([[https://operations.nfl.com/learn-the-game/nfl-basics/team-histories/american-football-conference/west/las-vegas-raiders/|nfl]])]
+===== Relocations =====
+The Raiders have moved cities three times: Oakland to Los Angeles (1982), back to Oakland (1995), and then to Las Vegas (2020).[([[https://www.givemesport.com/why-the-raiders-have-moved-cities-so-many-times/|givemesport]])]
+===== First Season Record =====
+The Raiders had a disappointing 1-13 record in their inaugural season in 1960.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/33pjbo/everything_you_ever_wanted_to_know_about_the/|reddit]])]
+===== Name Origin =====
+The team was briefly named the "Oakland Senors" after a fan contest, but it was quickly changed to the Raiders.[([[https://www.thegamebeforethemoney.com/what-nfl-teams-have-changed-names/|thegamebeforethemoney]])]
+===== Al Davis =====
+Al Davis, the legendary owner, coach, and general manager, joined the Raiders in 1963 and transformed the team into a powerhouse.[([[https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2011-oct-09-la-me-al-davis-20111009-story.html|latimes]])]
+===== Commitment to Excellence =====
+Al Davis popularized the team’s famous motto: "Commitment to Excellence."[([[https://www.angelfire.com/ca6/raidersbombsquad/raider_nicknames.html|angelfire]])]
+===== Team Colors =====
+The Raiders' iconic colors are silver and black, symbolizing toughness and strength.[([[https://foreman.hms.harvard.edu/oakland-raiders-logo|harvard]])]
+===== Logo Design =====
+The Raiders' logo, featuring a pirate in a football helmet, has remained largely unchanged since its creation in 1963.[([[https://www.sportszion.com/how-randolph-scott-inspired-raiders-shield-logo-examining-the-origins-of-the-iconic-emblem/|sportszion]])]
+===== Super Bowl Wins =====
+The Raiders have won three Super Bowls: XI (1976 season), XV (1980 season), and XVIII (1983 season).[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/NFLNoobs/comments/1fpunne/why_are_the_oaklandlos_angeles_raiders_who_won/|reddit]])]
+===== Kenny "The Snake" Stabler =====
+The Hall of Fame quarterback led the Raiders to their first Super Bowl victory in 1977.[([[https://www.raiders.com/news/steelers-greats-think-kenny-stabler-is-hof-worthy-15459838|raiders]])]
+===== Marcus Allen =====
+Allen was the MVP of Super Bowl XVIII and one of the most dynamic running backs in NFL history.[([[https://chicagolandsportshalloffame.com/hall-of-famer/marcus-allen/|chicagolandsportshalloffame]])]
+===== Bo Jackson =====
+Bo Jackson, a dual-sport athlete, became a Raiders legend despite his short NFL career.[([[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/legend-bo-jackson-what-could-have-been-jason-raper-lkzsc|linkedin]])]
+===== Tim Brown =====
+The Hall of Fame wide receiver spent 16 seasons with the Raiders, racking up over 14,000 receiving yards.[([[https://www.instagram.com/californiasportshalloffame/reel/DDxJk7sJ9HG/|instagram]])]
+===== Howie Long =====
+A dominant defensive end, Long was the heart of the Raiders' defense in the 1980s.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/players/howie-long/|profootballhof]])]
+===== Gene Upshaw =====
+A Hall of Fame guard who played for the Raiders for 15 years and was instrumental in their Super Bowl victories.[([[https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/upshaw-eugene-thurman-jr-gene|tshaonline]])]
+===== Fred Biletnikoff =====
+A legendary wide receiver and namesake of the Biletnikoff Award, given to the best college WR.[([[https://www.coconutbeach.com.tw/boksmgs/the-college-football-biletnikoff-award-winner|coconutbeach]])]
+===== Jim Plunkett =====
+The only quarterback to win two Super Bowls with the Raiders (XV and XVIII).[([[https://californiamuseum.org/inductee/jim-plunkett/|californiamuseum]])]
+===== Charles Woodson =====
+The versatile defensive back and Hall of Famer played a total of 11 seasons with the Raiders.[([[https://www.thescorewi.com/2021/08/08/the-latest-versatile-db-charles-woodson-enters-hall-of-fame/|thescorewi]])]
+===== Sebastian Janikowski =====
+The Raiders' first-round pick in 2000, he became one of the longest-tenured kickers in NFL history.[([[https://www.raiders.com/photos/longest-tenured-oakland-raiders-in-pictures-17680393|raiders]])]
+===== Allegiant Stadium =====
+The Raiders’ current home in Las Vegas is nicknamed "The Death Star" due to its sleek, futuristic design.[([[https://talksport.com/nfl/1730118/allegiant-stadium-las-vegas-super-bowl-ticket-price/|talksport]])]
+===== Black Hole =====
+The "Black Hole" is the name of the Raiders' famous fan section known for wild costumes and passionate support.[([[https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/how-raiders-fans-became-most-disrespected-in-american-sports-116004/|rollingstone]])]
+===== Tailgating Tradition =====
+Raiders fans are known for some of the best tailgates in the NFL.[([[https://www.silverandblackpride.com/2021/12/18/22839803/raiders-fans-tailgate-best-nfl|silverandblackpride]])]
+===== Home Openers =====
+The Raiders' first game at Allegiant Stadium was played in 2020 against the New Orleans Saints.[([[https://www.allegiantstadium.com/events/detail/raiders-vs-saints-week-2|allegiantstadium]])]
+===== Previous Stadiums =====
+Before Allegiant Stadium, the Raiders played in the Oakland Coliseum and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/umk4bc/highlight_i_mapped_out_the_location_of_every/|reddit]])]
+===== Pop Culture =====
+The Raiders’ logo and merchandise have been embraced by hip-hop culture, especially in the 1990s.[([[https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12118/12933072/mike-tyson-nwa-raiders-and-allen-iverson-celebrating-50-years-of-hip-hop-and-its-special-bond-with-sport|skysports]])]
+===== Famous Fans =====
+Celebrities like Ice Cube, Tom Hanks, and Carlos Santana are known Raiders supporters.[([[https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-raiders-fans/pedro-cerrano|ranker]])]
+===== Movies =====
+The Raiders were featured prominently in the 1990s film "Straight Outta L.A.", a documentary by Ice Cube.[([[https://www.latimes.com/archives/blogs/the-big-picture/story/2010-12-06/espns-30-for-30-the-worlds-most-unlikely-indy-film-festival|latimes]])]
+===== Al Davis Statue =====
+Allegiant Stadium features a statue of Al Davis near its entrance, honoring his legacy.[([[https://dimin.com/work/las-vegas-raiders-al-davis-memorial-torch|dimin]])]
+===== First NFL Team in Vegas =====
+The Raiders are the first-ever NFL team to play in Las Vegas.[([[https://operations.nfl.com/learn-the-game/nfl-basics/team-histories/american-football-conference/west/las-vegas-raiders/|nfl]])]
+===== First Super Bowl Appearance =====
+The Raiders reached their first Super Bowl (Super Bowl II) in 1968, losing to the Green Bay Packers.[([[https://www.packers.com/photos/on-this-day-packers-beat-raiders-super-bowl-ii|packers]])]
+===== Longest Winning Streak =====
+The Raiders' longest win streak in a single season is 11 games, achieved in 1976.[([[https://www.raiders.com/history/all-time-results-by-season|raiders]])]
+===== Hall of Famers =====
+The Raiders have produced 17 Hall of Famers, including Al Davis as a contributor.[([[https://www.si.com/nfl/raiders/las-vegas-raiders-insider-podcast-tom-telesco-antonio-pierce-2024-nfl-draft-al-davis|si]])]
+===== AFL Championships =====
+The Raiders won an AFL Championship in 1967 before the AFL-NFL merger.[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Las-Vegas-Raiders|britannica]])]
+===== Playoff Appearances =====
+The team has made 25 playoff appearances as of the 2023 season.[([[https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/las-vegas-raiders-playoff-history|sportskeeda]])]
+===== Most Sacks in a Game =====
+The Raiders recorded 13 sacks against the Denver Broncos in a 1967 game, a franchise record.[([[https://www.profootballresearchers.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4796|profootballresearchers]])]
+===== Tuck Rule Game =====
+The controversial Tuck Rule Game against the New England Patriots in 2002 remains one of the most debated moments in NFL history.[([[https://www.wbur.org/onlyagame/2017/02/03/patriots-tuck-rule|wbur]])]
+===== First Head Coach =====
+Eddie Erdelatz was the Raiders' first-ever head coach in 1960.[([[https://talesfromtheamericanfootballleague.com/eddie-erdelatz-the-raiders-first-head-coach/|talesfromtheamericanfootballleague]])]
+===== John Madden =====
+Madden coached the Raiders for 10 seasons, winning Super Bowl XI and becoming a broadcasting legend.[([[https://www.sportingnews.com/au/nfl/news/john-madden-retire-coaching-broadcasting/bpdmbrvt3cw9uh3yfzj54x9u|sportingnews]])]
+===== Tom Flores =====
+Flores was the first minority head coach to win a Super Bowl and led the Raiders to two championships.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/tom-flores-first-mexican-nfl-head-coach-was-a-trailblazer-and-two-time-super-bowl-winner-030333008.html|yahoo]])]
+===== Jon Gruden =====
+Gruden's first stint with the Raiders in the late 1990s made him a fan favorite; he returned in 2018.[([[https://www.nfl.com/news/three-years-after-jon-gruden-s-return-raiders-still-spinning-their-wheels|nfl]])]
+===== Innovative Leadership =====
+Al Davis was a pioneer in hiring minorities and women for leadership roles in the NFL.[([[https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Journal/Issues/1999/10/11/No-Topic-Name/In-NFL-Inclusiveness-Al-Davis-A-Real-Pioneer.aspx|sportsbusinessjournal]])]
+===== Only Team to Move Back Twice =====
+The Raiders are the only NFL team to relocate to a city, leave, and then return.[([[https://www.quora.com/Has-a-city-ever-lost-a-sports-team-and-then-later-got-it-back|quora]])]
+===== Global Fan Base =====
+The Raiders have one of the most loyal and global fan bases, with supporters worldwide.[([[https://raidersnewswire.com/the-role-of-raider-nation-the-most-passionate-fanbase-in-the-nfl/2025/01/21/|raidersnewswire]])]
+===== First Female President =====
+In 2022, the Raiders hired Sandra Douglass Morgan, making her the first Black female team president in NFL history.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/07/sports/football/sandra-douglass-morgan-raiders.html|nytimes]])]

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