Raiders Sneak By Oilers, 52-49, in Highest-Scoring Game in AFL History
Dec. 23, 1963 - Mike Mercer’s 39-yard field goal in the fourth quarter gave the Raiders a 52-49 victory over the Houston Oilers yesterday...
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- Dec 18, 2023
Al Davis of Oakland Raiders Named AFL Coach of the Year
Dec. 18, 1963 - Al Davis, a dynamic young man who lifted the Oakland Raiders from the cellar to a pennant-contending role in one year,...
- Dec 16, 2023
Raiders Sneak by Broncos in Oakland
Dec. 16, 1963 - What should have been an easy walk-through for the Oakland Raiders turned out to be a dizzy scramble yesterday at Frank...
- Dec 8, 2023
Raiders Upset Chargers in Oakland
Dec. 8, 1963 - The amazing Raiders, paced by receiver Art Powell and quarterback Cotton Davidson, erupted for four touchdowns and a field...
- Nov 28, 2023
Raiders Defeat Broncos in Denver
Nov. 28, 1963 - The Oakland Raiders came alive with two third-quarter touchdowns today and went on to score a 26-10 American Football...
- Nov 8, 2023
Raiders Upset Chiefs in Kansas City
Nov. 8, 1963 - Tom Flores passed for two touchdowns and Mike Mercer kicked two field goals tonight to lead the Oakland Raiders to a 22-7...
- Oct 11, 2023
Patriots Come Back To Defeat Raiders at Fenway
Oct. 11, 1963 - Babe Parilli, the Boston Patriots quarterback, regained his early season form tonight and passed for two touchdowns in a...
- Oct 6, 2023
Raiders Shut Out in Buffalo
Oct. 6, 1963 - For the third week in a row, Oakland’s Raiders showed a sad lack of offense after an encouraging start at home. They...
- Sep 28, 2023
Jets Win Tough One Over Raiders at Polo Grounds
Sept. 28, 1963 - Alert defensive ball enabled the New York Jets to redeem an early 0-7 count against them and hang on for a 10-7 victory...
- Sep 7, 2023
Raiders Top Oilers in AFL Opener, 24-13
Sept. 7, 1963 - Tom Flores, the Oakland quarterback, came off the bench in the second half today to lead the Raiders, a last-place team...
- Aug 25, 2023
Raiders Destroy Jets in Exhibition Game
Aug. 25, 1963 - The Raiders, getting good performances from quarterbacks Cotton Davidson (pictured with coach Al Davis) and Tom Flores,...
- Aug 20, 2023
Raiders-Jets Game in Alabama Canceled Over Segregated Seating
Aug. 20, 1963 - Al Davis (left with Art Powell), coach of the American Football League’s Oakland Raiders, expressed disappointment over...
- Aug 5, 2023
Raiders Top Patriots in First AFL Exhibition Game
Aug. 5, 1963 - The Oakland Raiders yesterday relied heavily on the home run play and, in so doing, served notice they might cast off...
- Jan 19, 2023
Al Davis is Named Head Coach and General Manager of Oakland Raiders
Jan. 19, 1963 - Al Davis (pictured with his wife Carol), end coach of the San Diego Chargers, was named today head coach and general...
- Dec 9, 2022
Oilers Top Raiders, 32-17, in AFL Game
Dec. 9, 1962 - The defending champion Houston Oilers clung to their slim lead in the Eastern Division of the American Football League...
- Nov 25, 2022
Nov. 25, 1962 - Dallas Texans v. Oakland Raiders Post-Game Interview
Nov. 25, 1962 - Abner Haynes (#28) tied the professional football season touchdown record today with Nos. 17 and 18 and led the Dallas...
- Nov 25, 2022
Texans Destroy Raiders, 35-7, as Haynes Ties Touchdown Record
Nov. 25, 1962 - Abner Haynes (#28) tied the professional football touchdown record today and led the Dallas Texans to a 35-7 victory over...
- Aug 1, 2022
ABC to Begin American Football League Coverage Sept. 9
Aug. 1, 1962 - ABC announced today that its television coverage of American Football League professional games would begin on Sept. 9....
- Nov 17, 2021
NFL: Patriots Rally to Defeat Raiders, 20-17
Nov. 17, 1961 - The Boston Patriots rallied today when an Oakland fourth-quarter punt bounced off the goal posts and defeated the...
- Aug 12, 2021
Blanda Leads Oilers to 35-17 Win over Raiders in AFL Exhibition
Aug. 12, 1961 - George Blanda's passing led the Houston Oilers to an easy 35-17 victory today over the Oakland Raiders in an exhibition...
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