Oakland Raiders
The nickname
Raider Nation refers to the die hard fans of the team. Members of the Raider Nation are known for arriving to the stadium early,
tailgating, dressing up in face masks, and black outfits. The Raider Nation is also known for its "black hole", a specific section of the McAfee Coliseum (Sections 103, 104, 105, and 106) frequented by the rowdiest and most fervent fans.
Notable Raider fans include
Metallica frontman
James Hetfield and rapper turned actor
Ice Cube. Metallica, at their own expense, performed a free concert in the Parking Lot Party at the
Network Associates Coliseum before the 2002-2003 AFC Championship game which the Raiders won against the
Titans 41-24.
Raider games are broadcast in English on 20 radio stations in
California, including flagship station
KSFO (560 AM) in
San Francisco and
KLAC (570 AM) in
Los Angeles. Additionally, games are broadcast on ten radio stations in
Hawaii,
Oregon,
Nevada,
New Mexico, and
British Columbia.
Bill King was the voice of the Raiders from 1966-1992. Currently,
Greg Papa is the play-by-play announcer, with former Raider coach and quarterback
Tom Flores doing commentary. George Atkinson and Jim Plunkett offer pre- and post-game commentary.
Raider games are also broadcast in Spanish on six radio stations, including station
KZSF (1370 AM) in
San Jose and five other stations in California's
Central Valley.
Erwin Higueros handles play-by-play in Spanish, with
Ambrosio Rico doing commentary.
| Oakland Raiders (AFL) |
| 1960 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 3rd AFL West | -- |
| 1961 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 4th AFL West | -- |
| 1962 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 4th AFL West | -- |
| 1963 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 2nd AFL West | -- |
| 1964 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 3rd AFL West | -- |
| 1965 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2nd AFL West | -- |
| 1966 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2nd AFL West | -- |
| 1967 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1st AFL West | Won AFL Championship (Oilers)
Lost Super Bowl II (Packers) |
| 1968 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1st AFL West | Won Western Division playoff (Chiefs)
Lost AFL Championship (Jets) |
| 1969 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1st AFL West | Won Divisional Playoffs (Oilers)
Lost AFL Championship (Chiefs) |
| Merged into NFL |
| 1970 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1st AFC West | Won Divisional Playoffs (Dolphins)
Lost Conference Championship (B. Colts) |
| 1971 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2nd AFC West | -- |
| 1972 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1st AFC West | Lost Divisional Playoffs (Steelers) |
| 1973 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1st AFC West | Won Divisional Playoffs (Steelers)
Lost Conference Championship (Dolphins) |
| 1974 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1st AFC West | Won Divisional Playoffs (Dolphins)
Lost Conference Championship (Steelers) |
| 1975 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1st AFC West | Won Divisional Playoffs (Bengals)
Lost Conference Championship (Steelers) |
| 1976 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1st AFC West | Won Divisional Playoffs (Patriots)
Won Conference Championship (Steelers)
Won Super Bowl XI (Vikings) |
| 1977 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2nd AFC West | Won Divisional Playoffs (B. Colts)
Lost Conference Championship (Broncos) |
| 1978 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 4th AFC West | -- |
| 1979 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 3rd AFC West | -- |
| 1980 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1st AFC West | Won Wild Card Playoffs (Oilers)
Won Divisional Playoffs (Browns)
Won Conference Championship (Chargers)
Won Super Bowl XV (Eagles) |
| 1981 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 4th AFC West | -- |
| Los Angeles Raiders |
| 1982 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1st AFC Conf. | Won First Round (Browns)
Lost Second Round (Jets) |
| 1983 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1st AFC West | Won Divisional Playoffs (Steelers)
Won Conference Championship (Seahawks)
Won Super Bowl XVIII (Redskins) |
| 1984 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 3rd AFC West | Lost Wild Card Playoffs (Seahawks) |
| 1985 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1st AFC West | Lost Divisional Playoffs (Patriots) |
| 1986 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 4th AFC West | -- |
| 1987 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 4th AFC West | -- |
| 1988 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 3rd AFC West | -- |
| 1989 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3rd AFC West | -- |
| 1990 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1st AFC West | Won Divisional Playoffs (Bengals)
Lost Conference Championship (Bills) |
| 1991 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 3rd AFC West | Lost Wild Card Playoffs (Chiefs) |
| 1992 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 4th AFC West | -- |
| 1993 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 2nd AFC West | Won Wild Card Playoffs (Broncos)
Lost Divisional Playoffs (Bills) |
| 1994 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2nd AFC West | -- |
| Oakland Raiders |
| 1995 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 4th AFC West | -- |
| 1996 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 4th AFC West | -- |
| 1997 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 4th AFC West | -- |
| 1998 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2nd AFC West | -- |
| 1999 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 4th AFC West | -- |
| 2000 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1st AFC West | Won Divisional Playoffs (Dolphins)
Lost Conference Championship (Ravens) |
| 2001 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 1st AFC West | Won Wild Card Playoffs (Jets)
Lost Divisional Playoffs (Patriots) |
| 2002 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1st AFC West | Won Divisional Playoffs (Jets)
Won Conference Championship (Titans)
Lost Super Bowl XXXVII (Buccaneers) |
| 2003 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 3rd AFC West | -- |
| 2004 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 4th AFC West | -- |
| 2005 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 4th AFC West | -- |
| 305 | 11 | (including AFL & NFL playoffs)
Current roster*Marcus Allen (2003) - 1982-1992 (all seasons in Los Angeles)
*Fred Biletnikoff (1988) - 1965-1978
*George Blanda (1981) - 1967-1975
*Bob Brown (2004) - 1971-1973
*Willie Brown (1984) - 1967-1978
*Dave Casper (2002) - 1974-1980 (in Oakland), 1984 (in Los Angeles)
*Al Davis (1992) - 1963-1965, 1966-Present
*Eric Dickerson (1999) - 1992
*Mike Haynes (1997) - 1983-1989 (all in Los Angeles)
*Ted Hendricks (1990) - 1975-1983 (last two seasons in Los Angeles)
*James Lofton (2003) - 1987-1988
*Howie Long (2000) - 1981-1993 (all in Los Angeles, except 1981)
*Ronnie Lott (2000) - 1991-1992
*John Madden (2006) - 1969-1978
*Ron Mix (1979) - 1971
*Jim Otto (1980) - 1960-1974
*Art Shell (1989) - 1968-1982 (all in Oakland, except 1982)
*Gene Upshaw (1987) - 1967-1981Retired numbersNone. The Raider organization does not retire the jersey numbers of former players. The number 00, however, worn by Jim Otto is no longer allowed in the NFL. It was originally permitted for him only by the AFL as a marketing gimmick since his jersey number 00 is a homonym pun of his name (aught-O).Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame* 25 Fred Biletnikoff, WR, 1965-1978
* 16 George Blanda, QB-K, 1967-1975
* 24 Willie Brown, CB, 1967-1978
* 63 Gene Upshaw, G, 1967-1981
* 78 Art Shell, T, 1968-1981 (plus 1982, Head Coach 1989-1994 [in Los Angeles], and Head Coach 2006-present [in Oakland])
* John Madden, Head Coach, 1969-1978 (grew up in Daly City)
* 12 Ken Stabler, QB, 1970-1979
* 83 Ted Hendricks, LB, 1975-1981 (plus 1982-1983 in Los Angeles)
* 16 Jim Plunkett, QB, 1979-1981 (plus 1982-1986 in Los Angeles), also 1976-1977 with San Francisco 49ers, grew up in San Jose)Other notable alumni*Eric Allen
*Lyle Alzado
*Cliff Branch
*Tim Brown
*Billy Cannon
*Todd Christensen
*Clem Daniels
*Dave Dalby
*Mervyn Fernandez
*Tom Flores
*Rich Gannon
*Charlie Garner
*Willie Gault
*Dave Grayson
*Ray Guy
*Wayne Hawkins
*Lester Hayes
*Bo Jackson
*Sean Jones
*Napoleon Kaufman
*Lincoln Kennedy
*Daryle Lamonica
*John Matuszak
*Terry McDaniel
*Max Montoya
*Don Mosebar
*Art Powell
*Jerry Rice
*Bill Romanowski
*Otis Sistrunk
*Jack Tatum
*Larry Todd
*Greg Townsend
*Eric Turner
*Mark van Eeghen
*Phil Villapiano
*Warren Wells
*Carl Weathers
*Steve Wisniewski* 2006 -- Michael Huff, S, Texas
* 2005 -- Fabian Washington, CB, Nebraska
* 2004 -- Robert Gallery, T, Iowa
* 2003 -- Nnamdi Asomugha, CB, California; Tyler Brayton, DT, Colorado
* 2002 -- Napoleon Harris, LB, Northwestern; Phillip Buchanon, CB, University of Miami
* 2001 -- Derrick Gibson, S, Florida State
* 2000 -- Sebastian Janikowski, K, Florida State
* 1999 -- Matt Stinchcomb, OT, Georgia
* 1998 -- Charles Woodson, DB, Michigan; Mo Collins, OT, Florida (from Tampa Bay)
* 1997 -- Darrell Russell, DT, USC
* 1996 -- Rickey Dudley, TE, Ohio State
* 1995 -- Napoleon Kaufman, RB, Washington
* 1994 -- Rob Fredrickson, LB, Michigan State
* 1993 -- Patrick Bates, DB, Texas A&M
* 1992 -- Chester McGlockton, DE, Clemson
* 1991 -- Todd Marinovich, QB, USC
* 1990 -- Anthony Smith, DE, Arizona
* 1989 -- NO PICK
* 1988 -- Tim Brown, WR, Notre Dame; Terry McDaniel, DB, Tennessee; Scott Davis, DE, Illinois
* 1987 -- John Clay, T, Missouri
* 1986 -- Bob Buczkowski, DE, Pittsburgh
* 1985 -- Jessie Hester, WR, Florida State
* 1984 -- NO PICK
* 1983 -- Don Mosebar, T, USC
* 1982 -- Marcus Allen, RB, USC
* 1981 -- Ted Watts, DB, Texas Tech; Curt Marsh, T, Washington
* 1980 -- Marc Wilson, QB, Brigham Young
* 1979 -- NO PICK
* 1978 -- NO PICK
* 1977 -- NO PICK
* 1976 -- NO PICK
* 1975 -- Neal Colzie, DB, Ohio State
* 1974 -- Henry Lawrence, T, Florida A&M
* 1973 -- Ray Guy, P, Southern Miss
* 1972 -- Mike Siani, WR, Villanova
* 1971 -- Jack Tatum, S, Ohio State
* 1970 -- Raymond Chester, TE, Morgan State
* 1969 -- Art Thoms, DT, Syracuse
* 1968 -- Eldridge Dickey, QB, Tennessee State
* 1967 -- Gene Upshaw, G, Texas A&M-Kingsville
* 1966 -- Rodger Bird, S, Kentucky
* 1965 -- Harry Schuh, T, Memphis State
* 1964 -- Tony Lorick, RB, Arizona State
* 1963 -- NO PICK
* 1962 -- Roman Gabriel, QB, NC State
* 1961 -- Joe Rutgens, DT, Illinois
* 1960 -- Dale Hackbart, CB, Wisconsin*Art Shell (2006-current)
*Norv Turner (2004-2005)
*Bill Callahan (2002-2003)
*Jon Gruden (1998-2001)
*Joe Bugel (1997)
*Mike White (1995-96)
*Art Shell (1989-94)
*Mike Shanahan (1988-89)
*Tom Flores (1979-87)
*John Madden (1969-78)
*John Rauch (1966-68)
*Al Davis (1963-65)
*Red Conkright (1962)
*Marty Feldman (1961-62)
*Eddie Erdelatz (1960-61)Current Staff*Head Coach - Art Shell
*Offensive Coordinator - Tom Walsh
*Defensive Coordinator - Rob Ryan
*Special Teams Coach - Ted Daisher
*Quarterbacks Coach - Jim McElwain
*Running Backs Coach - Skip Peete
*Wide Receivers Coach - Fred Biletnikoff
*Tight Ends Coach - John Shoop
*Offensive Line Coach - Irv Eatman and Jackie Slater
*Offensive Assistant - Chris Turner
*Defensive Line Coach - Keith Millard
*Defensive Line Assistant - Darryl Sims
*Inside Linebackers Coach - Don Martindale
*Outside Linebackers Coach - Pat Jones
*Defensive Backs Coach - Clayton Lopez
*Defensive Assistant - Chris Griswold
*Squad Development - Willie Brown
*Strength and Conditioning - Jeff Fish*Raider Nation
*Mount Davis
*Immaculate Reception
*Other American Football League players
*Holy Roller
*Heidi Game
*Sea of Hands*Dickey, Glenn. Just Win Baby: Al Davis & His Raiders. Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich, New York, San Diego, London, 1991. ISBN 0-15-146580-0*Oakland Raiders web site
*Oakland Raiders page on the American Football League Website
*Sports E-Cyclopedia.com
*AllRaiders a fan site
*The Black Pearl Raiders message board
*Raiderfans.net - Where the Raider Nation lives!
*South Bay Raiders Booster Club of San Diego
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