Los Angeles Raiders History

  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)

  “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)

  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)

  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)

  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)