The Oakland Raiders began play in 1960 in the American Football League, which would later merge with the National Football League in 1970. The "Silver & Black" have played in five Super Bowls, winning three - Super Bowl XI (1976), Super Bowl XV (1980) and Super Bowl XVIII (1983). The franchise boasts 25 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame including iconic maverick owner Al Davis (1929-2011).
Jon Gruden is returning to coaching after nine years in the broadcast booth. He led the Raiders to two straight AFC West titles and a berth in the 2000 AFC Championship game as Raiders head coach.
The NFL Scouting Combine has become "Must-See-TV," but not that long ago, college prospect evaluation ahead of the NFL Draft was an entirely different ballgame.
As the Oakland Raiders get ready to face the Philadelphia Eagles Christmas night, let's take a look back at some of the Raiders most memorable holiday season games.
Bo Jackson was not only born on this date, he also turned in one of the greatest rushing performances in Raiders history on his birthday during his rookie season.