The Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders have always had colorful players, especially in their early years. When he first arrived in Oakland in 1981, Howie Long wasn’t exactly a character. In fact, the second-round pick from Villanova looked a little out of place. However, he was determined to succeed in the NFL and soon became one of the best defensive linemen in pro … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Howie Long (Story)
Los Angeles Raiders History
The Life And Career Of Bo Jackson (Story)
“Bo knows!” That’s what the public was told in a popular advertising campaign in the late 1980s. The campaign highlighted the many athletic talents of Bo Jackson. https://twitter.com/79_nfl/status/1530954063256371205 Jackson had arrived in the professional sports world from Auburn University where he was a highly successful running back, baseball player, … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Bo Jackson (Story)
The Life And Career Of Steve Wisniewski (Story)
Steve Wisniewski perfectly embodied the then-Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders brand of football during his era: mean, tough, and hard-nosed. Wisniewski was an eight-time Pro Bowler who excelled at the guard position in his 13-year NFL career. His exceptional blocking skills allowed Raiders running backs Bo Jackson, Marcus Allen, Napoleon Kaufman, and Tyrone Wheatley … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Steve Wisniewski (Story)
The Troubled Life And Career Of Todd Marinovich (Complete Story)
Most parents will do anything possible to help their kids succeed in sports. Whether it’s hiring a specialist, buying the best possible equipment, driving to a practice (or a tournament, or another game), parents do what they hope is best for their kids. Then there’s Marv Marinovich. Marinovich didn’t hope he knew best. He firmly believed that his plans … [Read more...] about The Troubled Life And Career Of Todd Marinovich (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Patrick Bates (Complete Story)
One interception in forty-four career NFL games. That's hardly the stat line of a Hall-of-Fame defensive back. It's also Patrick Bates' production on the gridiron during his short-lived NFL career with the then-Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders and Atlanta Falcons. Bates, a physically-imposing 6'3, 220-lb. free safety, was a First-Team All-American during his … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Patrick Bates (Complete Story)