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Dec 23, 2023

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...

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...