Oakland Raiders

The Oakland Raiders are a National Football League team based in Oakland, California. The team was founded in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League and joined the NFL as part of the AFL-NFL Merger.

Related Topics:
National Football League - Oakland, California - 1960 - American Football League - AFL-NFL Merger

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:Founded: 1960

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:Formerly known as: Los Angeles Raiders (1982-1994)

Related Topics:
1982 - 1994

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:Home field: McAfee Coliseum (1966-1981, 1995-present)

Related Topics:
McAfee Coliseum - 1966 - 1981 - 1995

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:Previous home fields:

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::Kezar Stadium (1960)

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::Candlestick Park (1961)

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::Frank Youell Field (1962-1965)

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::California Memorial Stadium (one game, 1972)

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::Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (1982-1994)

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:Uniform colors: 1960-1962: Black, Gold and White, 1963-Present: Silver and Black

Related Topics:
Uniform - Color - 1960 - 1962 - Black - Gold - White - 1963 - Silver

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:Helmet design: Silver with a black shield with crossed swords and image of a Raider.

Related Topics:
Helmet - Shield - Sword

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Legally, the team is a limited partnership operated by Al Davis, who serves as President of the team's general partner, A.D. Football, Inc.

Related Topics:
Limited partnership - Al Davis

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