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 A dominant defensive end, Long was the heart of the Raiders' defense in the 1980s.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/players/howie-long/|profootballhof]])] 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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