Answer: Marcus Allen
The 1981 Heisman Trophy winner, Marcus Allen, began his career with the Raiders. He was the Superbowl XVIII MVP in 1984 in the Raider victory over the Redskins.
Of the alternatives, Earl Campbell played for the Oilers and the Saints, Eric Dickerson was a Raider but also played for the Rams, Colts and Falcons, and Franco Harris was a Steeler and Seahawk.
From Quiz: Silver & Black Forever
Answer: Fred Biletnikoff
Fred Biletnikoff, a wide receiver from Florida State, was named the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XI. Biletnikoff caught 4 passes for 79 total yards, which helped set up three Raider touchdowns in a 32-14 triumph against the Minnesota Vikings. Biletnikoff, wearing uniform number 25, gained a well-deserved reputation for making clutch catches. Although he wasn't particularly fast, Biletnikoff ran precise pass routes and was sure-handed. Dave Casper was number 87 for Oakland, Art Shell wore number 78, and Clarence Davis wore number 28.
From Quiz: Raiders Ruled!
Answer: Al Davis
In 2008, and nearly 80 years old, Davis was still an active part of the Raiders organization. However, many fans would appreciate if he were to step down. He hasn't exactly been making great decisions and the franchise has suffered.
From Quiz: Oakland Raiders
Answer: Green Bay Packers
The Raiders met the Packers on January 14, 1968 in Miami at the Orange Bowl. The Packers beat the Raiders 33-14.
From Quiz: All About the Raiders [2]
Answer: zero zero
Jim Otto played center for the Raiders from 1960-1974 and was elected to the NFL Hall of Fame in 1980, the first year he was eligible.
From Quiz: A Commitment to Excellence
Answer: Fred Biletnikoff
The Oakland Raiders had thundered into the Super Bowl with a 13-1 regular-season record and a 12-game winning streak. They captured their first Super Bowl with 32-14 drubbing of the Minnesota Vikings.
From Quiz: Raider Nation
Answer: James Lofton
Lofton was the 15th Raider to be inducted. Jim Otto-1980, George Blanda-1981, Willie Brown-1984, Gene Upshaw-1987, Fred Biletnikoff-1988, Art Shell-1989, Ted Hendricks-1990, Al Davis-1992, Mike Haynes-1997, Eric Dickerson-1999, Howie Long-2000, Ronnie Lott-2000, Dave Casper-2002, Marcus Allen-2003, and James Lofton-2003.
From Quiz: True Raider Fans Only
Answer: 1982
The Raiders moved from Oakland to Los Angeles before the start of the 1982 season, and finished with the best record in the AFC.
From Quiz: Just Win Baby!
Answer: Patriots
They not only lost, but were humiliated 48-17! They avenged the loss in the divisional playffs with a 24-17 win.
From Quiz: Silver and Black Attack
Answer: Houston Oilers
It was said that John was to hard to handle in Houston.
From Quiz: The Raider Nation
Answer: Tom Flores
Yep, nearly two decades later, our friend Tom went on to coach the Silver and Black.
From Quiz: Raiders for Diehard Fans
Answer: Howie Long
Howie Long played Defensive End for the Raiders from 1981 until 1993. An 8-time Pro Bowl selection, he ended his career with 91.5 sacks in 179 games. His son, Chris, played DE for the University of Virginia before being drafted by the Rams.
From Quiz: Silver & Black Forever
Answer: The Snake
Ken "The Snake" Stabler was one of the most colorful players ever to don the silver and black of the Raiders. Stabler, a lefty passer, attended the University of Alabama and went on to a successful professional career. The Snake played with Oakland from 1970 to 1979. In Super Bowl XI, Stabler completed 12 out of 19 passes for 180 yards and a touchdown.
From Quiz: Raiders Ruled!
Answer: Minnesota Vikings
Super Bowl XI was played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on January 9, 1977. The Raiders beat the Vikings 32-14.
From Quiz: All About the Raiders [2]
Answer: 1963
1963 was the first Raider season for Al Davis. He was hired as head coach and general manager at the age of 33. The Raiders organization gave him his first head coaching position in professional football.
From Quiz: All About the Raiders [1]
Answer: Dave Dalby
Drafted by the Raiders in 1972, Dalby was the starting center for all three Raider Super Bowl victories:
1977 : 32-14 vs. Minnesota Vikings
1981 : 27-10 vs. Philadelphia Eagles
1984 : 38-9 vs. Washington Redskins
From Quiz: A Commitment to Excellence
Answer: Bo Jackson
Bo Jackson broke his own 1987 record when he ran for a 92-yard touchdown against the Bengals in 1989.
From Quiz: Raider Nation
Answer: Wild card playoff team
This game was the Raiders' second Super Bowl win, defeating the Eagles 27-10 in Super Bowl XV.
From Quiz: True Raider Fans Only
Answer: Minnesota Vikings
Madden's Raiders beat the Vikings 32-14 after the 1976 season, completing an impressive 16-1 season.
From Quiz: Just Win Baby!
Answer: San Diego Chargers
Don Coryell's team were led by Hall of Famer's Dan Fouts, Kellen Winslow, and Charlie Joiner.
From Quiz: Silver and Black Attack
Answer: Packers
The Packers won the game 33 to 14.
From Quiz: The Raider Nation
Answer: 10-4
Good ol' Al.
From Quiz: Raiders for Diehard Fans
Answer: Art Shell
8-time Pro-Bowler Art Shell played OT for the Raiders from 1968 until 1982. He was a member of the Raider teams at Superbowls XI and XV. He returned as a coach in 1983 and took over as Head Coach in 1989. He was also elected to the Hall of Fame in 1989. Shell left the Raiders in 1994 but returned for a single season as Head Coach in 2006.
From Quiz: Silver & Black Forever
Answer: Tom Flores
Tom Flores, a former quarterback, coached the Raiders to a pair of Super Bowl victories, in 1981 and again in 1984. Flores wasn't a "fire and brimstone" type of leader; he was a man of very few words. However, Flores was able to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of his players- he effectively utilized the considerable talent on his teams. Flores took over the Raiders' coaching job in 1979 from John Madden, winner of Super Bowl XI in 1977. John Rauch was the head coach of the Raiders in Super Bowl II, and Bill Callahan was the Raiders' head coach in Super Bowl XXXVII.
From Quiz: Raiders Ruled!
Answer: 1960
When the Oakland Raiders organization was established, it became the eighth charter member of the American Football League. They joined the National Football League in 1970.
From Quiz: Oakland Raiders
Answer: Fred Biletnikoff
In the Super Bowl game, he had 4 catches for 79 yards. Fred was a second round AFL draft pick in 1965 by the Raiders out of Florida State University. He played 1965-1978 with the Raiders, was a 6-time Pro Bowl selection and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988.
From Quiz: All About the Raiders [2]
Answer: 9-33
The Raiders first three seasons were tough ones and none of the three posted a winning record.
From Quiz: All About the Raiders [1]
Answer: Alabama
QB Kenny Stabler went on to become the leading passer for the Raiders.
From Quiz: True Raider Fans Only
Answer: New England Patriots
The Raiders almost equaled the 1972 Miami Dolphins with a perfect season, but were trounced by the Patriots 48-17 in the 4th game of the season. They did however get revenge, as they beat the Patriots 24-21 in the AFC Divisional playoffs.
From Quiz: Just Win Baby!
Answer: Phil Villapiano
The ever hustling LB was not near Harris when he caught the ball because he had followed the pass down field.
From Quiz: Silver and Black Attack
Answer: Warren Wells
Warren has had better games, I assure you.
From Quiz: Raiders for Diehard Fans
Answer: George Blanda
Nicknamed 'The Grand Old Man', George Blanda played for the Bears, Colts and Oilers before joining the Raiders in 1967. He is the only player in NFL history to play in as many as 26 seasons and is the oldest person to play an NFL game (48 years, 109 days). At the end of his career in 1975, his 2,002 points were the most scored by any player ever. At the time of his death in 2010, he still held the record for the most extra points kicked (943 from 959 attempts). Brett Favre broke Blanda's record for most interceptions thrown (277) in 2007.
From Quiz: Silver & Black Forever
Answer: Los Angeles
After failing to get improvements made to the Oakland Coliseum, Al Davis moved the Raiders from Oakland to Los Angeles. The Raiders moved back to Oakland after the 1994 season.
From Quiz: Oakland Raiders
Answer: 6
The Raiders made it to the AFC Championship six times in the nine seasons of 1970-1978, winning only once when they went on to Super Bowl XI after the 1976 season. John Madden did not have a losing season as head coach of the Raiders. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
From Quiz: All About the Raiders [2]
Answer: 10-4
The Raiders had their first winning season with Davis at the helm. He was named AFL Coach of the Year after his first season as Raiders head coach.
From Quiz: All About the Raiders [1]
Answer: 1992
Al Davis has been the face of the Raiders since he arrived as coach and general manager in 1963. During the next 40 years the Raiders went to five Super Bowls in four different decades (1968, 1977, 1981, 1984 and 2003), and winning three (1977-81-84). In addition, he has been a champion of minority rights, hiring the first Latino coach (Tom Flores), the first African American coach (Art Shell), and placing the first female (Amy Trask) as an NFL team president.
From Quiz: A Commitment to Excellence
Answer: Johnny Morris
Johnny Morris did not play for the Raiders ever. He played on the Chicago Bears.
From Quiz: True Raider Fans Only
Answer: 0
This is kind of a trick question, since the Raiders, unlike other teams don't retire player numbers.
From Quiz: Silver and Black Attack
Answer: Fred Biletnikoff
Fred led the AFC in receiving in 1971 and 1972.
From Quiz: The Raider Nation
