Charter member of AFL started out with losing record
ers running back, from 1991 to 1993, starting five games and scoring seven touchdowns. TITLES
The Raiders have won one AFL championship (1967), four AFC titles (1976, 1980, 1983, 2002) and three Super Bowls (1976, 1980, 1983). They have won 15 division championships and have advanced to the playoffs 22 times, including in 2016 — their first trip to the postseason since 2002. REPUTATION
The Raiders have a fierce, hard-hitting reputation. They are known for committing the odd personal foul, and for getting into the odd fight with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Raiders also are known for legal battles and lawsuits, too many to mention. TOM CABLE
Tom Cable, a former UNLV offensive line coach, became the Raiders’ 17th head coach in 2009. He was head coach for three seasons. When he was fired, Cable’s winning percentage was slightly lower than John Madden’s.
Five stadiums have served as home to pro football’s Raiders since their inception in 1960: ■ Kezar Stadium (1960) ■ Candlestick Park (1961) ■ Frank Youell Field (1962-65) ■ Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum (1966-81, 1995-present)
■ Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (198294) SLOGANS
Slogans associated with the Raiders include “Pride and Poise,” “Commitment to Excellence” and “Just Win, Baby.” They are registered trademarks. Al Davis sort of lifted the lower-case version of “Commitment to Excellence” from a Vince Lombardi quote: “The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.” BOB BLUM
Former Lady Rebels and Las Vegas Stars broadcaster Bob Blum helped found the original fantasy football league when he was the Raiders’ play-by-play announcer in 1963. Blum was one of eight franchise owners in the Greater Oakland Professional Pigskin Prognosticators League. HALL OF FAME
The Pro Football Hall of Fame includes 14 members who made their fame as Raiders: Jim Otto, George Blanda, Willie Brown, Gene Upshaw, Fred Biletnikoff, Art Shell, Ted Hendricks, Mike Haynes, Howie Long, Dave Casper, Marcus Allen, Ray Guy, Tim Brown and Ken Stabler. Al Davis (coach/owner/commissioner), John Madden (coach) and Ron Wolf (scout/player personnel director) also received yellow jackets in Canton, Ohio. RETIRED JERSEYS
No Raider has had his jersey retired. Jim Otto’s number, 00, no longer is a legal NFL uniform number. Contact Ron Kantowski at rkantowski@reviewjournal. com or 702-383-0352. Follow @ronkantowski on Twitter.