When he accepted a People’s Choice Award in 2017, Tom Hanks twice during a 33-second acceptance speech did his Ken “The Snake” Stabler impression.
Search results for:
When the Raiderettes made their debut, only the Bills, Packers, Chargers, Vikings, Eagles and Steelers had cheerleaders. Now all but six NFL teams do.
The Raiders’ familiar helmet design was inspired by George Randolph Scott, who starred in many Western-themed movies during a Hollywood career spanning five decades.
It was the first fantasy football league. It was founded during a dreary road trip to New York by Raiders front office staff, personnel and beat writers.
Versatile Billy Cannon was a legend at LSU, All-Pro with the Raiders and a prison dentist after his playing days.
It didn’t happen often, but a Bengals defensive back named Rod Jones once was able to catch the Raiders’ Bo Jackson from behind — after he already had run 88 yards.
A 1984 game between the Raiders and Bears was so vicious that it ended the career of quarterback David Humm of Las Vegas.
In addition to being “Mr. Irrelevant,” wide receiver Ryan Hoag was a contestant on ABC’s “The Bachlorette” during which he admitted to being a virgin.
From Dirty Harry to the Beatles to Catfish Hunter, the Raiders have shared center stage — and their home stadiums — with an impressive guest list.
Some may find it ironic that a team defined by its ruffian image would emerge victorious in a game nicknamed for a little girl whose story was family entertainment.