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 ======January 19, 1962====== ======January 19, 1962======
  
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 +The team signed free agent defensive back [[Leon Akins]] out of Mississippi Southern.
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-|[[january-18-1962|< Jan 18, 1962]]      |[[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]      |[[january-23-1962|Jan 23, 1962 >]]|+|[[january-18-1962|< Jan 18, 1962]]      |[[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]      |[[january-24-1962|Jan 24, 1962 >]]|
  
 ======January 21, 1962====== ======January 21, 1962======
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-The team signed free agent defensive back [[Leon Akins]] out of Mississippi Southern. 
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-|[[january-20-1962|< Jan 20, 1962]]      |[[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]      |[[january-24-1962|Jan 24, 1962 >]]| 
  
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-|[[january-23-1962|< Jan 23, 1962]]      |[[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]      |[[january-25-1962|Jan 25, 1962 >]]|+|[[january-20-1962|< Jan 20, 1962]]      |[[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]      |[[january-25-1962|Jan 25, 1962 >]]|
  
 ======January 25, 1962====== ======January 25, 1962======
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-Darrell Wilson of the //Chronicle// said that receiver RC Owens was weighing both a $33,000 offer from the Raiders that included playing salary, a signing bonus, and an off-season job against a similar offer (probably) from the Montreal Alouettes that totaled $45,000. Raiders general manager [[Wes Fry]] said the team had made no formal offer to Owens but that the $33,000 figure “sounded reasonable.”+Darrell Wilson of the //Chronicle// said that receiver RC Owens was weighing both a $33,000 offer from the Raiders that included playing salary, a signing bonus, and an off-season job against a similar offer (probably) from the Montreal Alouettes that totaled $45,000. Raiders general manager [[Wes Fry 1|Wes Fry]] said the team had made no formal offer to Owens but that the $33,000 figure “sounded reasonable.”
  
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-The team renewed the contracts of head coach [[Marty Feldman]] and offensive backfield coach [[Tommy Kalmanir]] for the 1962 season. They also promoted [[Wes Fry]] from acting general manager to general manager.+The team renewed the contracts of head coach [[Marty Feldman]] and offensive backfield coach [[Tommy Kalmanir]] for the 1962 season. They also promoted [[Wes Fry 1|Wes Fry]] from acting general manager to general manager.
  
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-Scotty Stirling of the //Tribune// reported that a member of the Vikings front office had contacted wide receiver [[Jerry Burch]] and tackle [[Bob Voight]] and had tried to convince them to play out their options in 1962. Raiders general manager [[Wes Fry]] accused the Vikings of tampering and said the team would consider filing a protest with the NFL.+Scotty Stirling of the //Tribune// reported that a member of the Vikings front office had contacted wide receiver [[Jerry Burch]] and tackle [[Bob Voight]] and had tried to convince them to play out their options in 1962. Raiders general manager [[Wes Fry 1|Wes Fry]] accused the Vikings of tampering and said the team would consider filing a protest with the NFL.
  
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-The team waived four players: linebacker [[Tom Louderback]], guard [[Willie Smith]], linebacker/tight end [[Al Bansavage]], and guard [[Joe Parks]].+**Waived** 
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 +[[Al Bansavage]], linebacker/tight end\\ 
 +[[Tom Louderback]], linebacker\\ 
 +[[Joe Parks]], guard\\ 
 +[[Willie Smith]], guard
  
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 Head trainer [[George Anderson]] said quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] had suffered an injury to his deltoid muscle and associated  Head trainer [[George Anderson]] said quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] had suffered an injury to his deltoid muscle and associated 
-shoulder ligaments in the [[Broncos|Denver]] game on the 5th and his status for the rematch on the 14th was still uncertain+shoulder ligaments in the [[Broncos|Denver]] game on the 5th and his status for the rematch on the 14th was still uncertain.
  
 Tight end [[Max Boydston]], who suffered a rib injury in the same game, was still awaiting x-rays and his availbility for the upcoming  Tight end [[Max Boydston]], who suffered a rib injury in the same game, was still awaiting x-rays and his availbility for the upcoming 
-game was doubtful+game was doubtful.
  
  
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-Head trainer [[George Anderson]] reported that quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] was improving after receiving treatment for an injured shoulder and deltoid muscle+Head trainer [[George Anderson]] reported that quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] was improving after receiving treatment for an injured shoulder and deltoid muscle.
  
-Quarterback [[Chon Gallegos]] had recovered from his ankle enough to participate in practice+Quarterback [[Chon Gallegos]] had recovered from his ankle enough to participate in practice.
  
-Defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]]’s injured ankle was also responding well to treatment+Defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]]’s injured ankle was also responding well to treatment.
  
-Defensive end [[Dalva Allen]] (ankle) and tight end [[Max Boydston]] (ribs) were still awaiting x-rays+Defensive end [[Dalva Allen]] (ankle) and tight end [[Max Boydston]] (ribs) were still awaiting x-rays.
  
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-Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] threw in practice for the first time today since injuring his shoulder against [[Broncos|Denver]] on the 5th+Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] threw in practice for the first time today since injuring his shoulder against [[Broncos|Denver]] on the 5th.
  
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-Head coach [[Marty Feldman]] said recently-activated wide receiver [[Dick Dorsey]] was liable to start ahead of [[Charlie Hardy]] against the [[Broncos]] on the 14th +Head coach [[Marty Feldman]] said recently-activated wide receiver [[Dick Dorsey]] was liable to start ahead of [[Charlie Hardy]] against the [[Broncos]] on the 14th. Feldman also planned to start [[Bo Roberson]] instead of [[Clem Daniels]] at halfback.
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-Feldman also planned to start [[Bo Roberson]] instead of [[Clem Daniels]] at halfback+
  
 =====Injury Update===== =====Injury Update=====
  
-Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] reinjured his shoulder in practice, putting his availability for the Denver game in doubt+Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] reinjured his shoulder in practice, putting his availability for the Denver game in doubt.
  
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-The coaching staff reinstated [[Bob Garner]] at the starting right cornerback spot ahead of [[Rich Mostardi]]+The coaching staff reinstated [[Bob Garner]] at the starting right cornerback spot ahead of [[Rich Mostardi]].
  
 =====Transactions===== =====Transactions=====
  
-The team waived fullback [[Hal Lewis]] and activated fullback [[Willie Simpson]] from the taxi squad+The team waived fullback [[Hal Lewis]] and activated fullback [[Willie Simpson]] from the taxi squad.
  
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-The team lost their 11th-straight game, 23-6, to the [[Broncos]] at Frank Youell Field +The team lost their 11th-straight game, 23-6, to the [[Broncos]] at Frank Youell Field. [[Cotton Davidson]] started at quarterback, but left the game midway through the second quarter, giving way to [[Chon Gallegos]].
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-[[Cotton Davidson]] started at quarterback, but left the game midway through the second quarter, giving way to [[Chon Gallegos]]+
  
 =====Injury Updates===== =====Injury Updates=====
  
-Tackle [[Charles Brown]] injured his elbow and his prognosis was uncertain+Tackle [[Charles Brown]] injured his elbow and his prognosis was uncertain.
  
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-After an 0-5 start and an 11-game losing streak, the team fired head coach [[Marty Feldman]] and promoted defensive line coach [[Red Conkright]] to take his place +After an 0-5 start and an 11-game losing streak, the team fired head coach [[Marty Feldman]] and promoted defensive line coach [[Red Conkright]] to take his place. The team also fired offensive backfield coach [[Tommy Kalmanir]].
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-The team also fired offensive backfield coach [[Tommy Kalmanir]]+
  
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-Owner [[Wayne Valley]] denied a circulating rumor that the team was planning to relocate while //Chronicle// columnist Herb Caen said the move was a “sure thing”+Owner [[Wayne Valley]] denied a circulating rumor that the team was planning to relocate while //Chronicle// columnist Herb Caen said the move was a “sure thing.”
  
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-The coaching staff shifted [[Bob Garner]] from the secondary to wide receiver+The coaching staff shifted [[Bob Garner]] from the secondary to wide receiver.
  
-New head coach [[Red Conkright]] said the team planned to use halfbacks [[Bo Roberson]] and [[Clem Daniels]] in the backfield at the same time+New head coach [[Red Conkright]] said the team planned to use halfbacks [[Bo Roberson]] and [[Clem Daniels]] in the backfield at the same time.
  
 =====Transactions===== =====Transactions=====
  
-The team waived wide receiver [[Charlie Hardy]]+The team waived wide receiver [[Charlie Hardy]].
  
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-New head coach [[Red Conkright]] said he planned to institute a “Speed-T” or “Running Gun” offense similar to the Shotgun instituted by the 49ers last season, but would instead have the quarterback lineup only three-and-a-half yards back instead of the Shotgun’s seven to facilitate better use of the running game+New head coach [[Red Conkright]] said he planned to institute a “Speed-T” or “Running Gun” offense similar to the Shotgun instituted by the 49ers last season, but would instead have the quarterback lineup only three-and-a-half yards back instead of the Shotgun’s seven to facilitate better use of the running game.
  
-[[Wayne Hawkins]] was reinstated at the starting left guard spot ahead of [[Dan Ficca]] +[[Wayne Hawkins]] was reinstated at the starting left guard spot ahead of [[Dan Ficca]]. The team also planned to use [[Clem Daniels]] at fullback ahead of [[Alan Miller]].
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-The team also planned to use [[Clem Daniels]] at fullback ahead of [[Alan Miller]]+
  
 =====Injury Updates===== =====Injury Updates=====
  
-Left tackle [[Charles Brown]] was listed as doubtful for tomorrow’s game against the [[Bills]] +Left tackle [[Charles Brown]] was listed as doubtful for tomorrow’s game against the [[Bills]]. To compensate the coaching staff planned to move tackle [[Jack Stone]] from the right to the left side and put [[Pete Nicklas]] in at right tackle.
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-To compensate the coaching staff planned to move tackle [[Jack Stone]] from the right to the left side and put [[Pete Nicklas]] in at right tackle+
  
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-In [[Red Conkright]]’s head coaching debut, the team lost, 14-6, to the [[Bills]] on a muddy field in Buffalo +In [[Red Conkright]]’s head coaching debut, the team lost, 14-6, to the [[Bills]] on a muddy field in Buffalo. The loss was the team’s 12th straight.
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-The loss was the team’s 12th straight+
  
-The team implemented the use of Polaroid cameras in the press box to give coaches and players instant analysis of Buffalo formations+The team implemented the use of Polaroid cameras in the press box to give coaches and players instant analysis of Buffalo formations.
  
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-Head coach [[Red Conkright]] made three complaints about their host’s behavior in the team’s loss to the [[Bills]] in  +Head coach [[Red Conkright]] made three complaints about their host’s behavior in the team’s loss to the [[Bills]] in Buffalo on the 20th. First, he said that the press box phone had been out of commission for most of the game, cutting off communication between him and his staff. Next, he said the Bills had provided only four game balls instead of the requisite 18 and that because of the bad weather, the balls were wet, heavy, and hard to pass. Finally, he said they had sent only the TV broadcast of their previous game, not the all-22 shots they were required to send.
-Buffalo on the 20th +
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-First, he said that the press box phone had been out of commission for most of the game, cutting off communication between him and his staff +
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-Next, he said the Bills had provided only four game balls instead of the requisite 18 and that because of the bad weather, the balls were wet, heavy, and hard to pass +
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-Finally, he said they had sent only the TV broadcast of their previous game, not the all-22 shots they were required to send+
  
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-Left tackle [[Charles Brown]] had recovered from his elbow injury and was back with the first string+Left tackle [[Charles Brown]] had recovered from his elbow injury and was back with the first string.
  
-Defensive back [[Hank Rivera]] (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve+Defensive back [[Hank Rivera]] (shoulder) was activated from injured reserve.
  
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-Bob Oates of the //Los Angeles Herald Examiner// reported that three AFL teams—the Raiders, the Chargers, and the Titans—were all going to relocate prior to the 1963 season. +Bob Oates of the //Los Angeles Herald Examiner// reported that three AFL teams—the Raiders, the Chargers, and the Titans—were all going to relocate prior to the 1963 season. According to Oates, the Raiders were going to Kansas City, the Chargers were going to New York, and the Titans were moving to New Orleans. Chargers owner Barron Hilton called the story a “ridiculous rumor”.
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-According to Oates, the Raiders were going to Kansas City, the Chargers were going to New York, and the Titans were moving to New Orleans. +
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-Chargers owner Barron Hilton called the story a “ridiculous rumor”.+
  
 =====Transactions===== =====Transactions=====
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-The Raiders lost their 13th game in a row, a 26-16 defeat at the hands of the [[Patriots]] on a cold day in Boston +The Raiders lost their 13th game in a row, a 26-16 defeat at the hands of the [[Patriots]] on a cold day in Boston. Cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] appeared at wide receiver on a couple of plays late in the game.
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-Cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] appeared at wide receiver on a couple of plays late in the game+
  
 =====Injury Update===== =====Injury Update=====
  
-Defensive back [[Vern Valdez]] left the game in the third quarter with a pulled muscle+Defensive back [[Vern Valdez]] left the game in the third quarter with a pulled muscle.
  
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-Following an experiment to that effect in the [[Patriots]] game on the 26th, head coach [[Red Conkright]] said he planned to continue using [[Fred Williamson]] at both cornerback and wide receiver+Following an experiment to that effect in the [[Patriots]] game on the 26th, head coach [[Red Conkright]] said he planned to continue using [[Fred Williamson]] at both cornerback and wide receiver.
  
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-Following an inquiry from Oakland City Council member Robert McKeen, co-owner [[Wayne Valley]] reiterated that the team had no plans to move+Following an inquiry from Oakland City Council member Robert McKeen, co-owner [[Wayne Valley]] reiterated that the team had no plans to move.
  
 =====Transactions===== =====Transactions=====
  
-The team signed free agent quarterback [[Hunter Enis]]+The team signed free agent quarterback [[Hunter Enis]].
  
-They waived quarterback [[Chon Gallegos]], wide receiver [[John White]], and defensive tackle [[Orville Trask]]+They waived quarterback [[Chon Gallegos]], wide receiver [[John White]], and defensive tackle [[Orville Trask]].
  
-They activated tackle [[Jim Norris]] from the taxi squad+They activated tackle [[Jim Norris]] from the taxi squad.
  
-They put a waiver claim on wide receiver Bill Groman, but the [[Titans|Oilers]] withdrew him from the waiver list+They put a waiver claim on wide receiver Bill Groman, but the [[Titans|Oilers]] withdrew him from the waiver list.
  
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-Defensive back [[Vern Valdez]] was ruled out for the [[Jets|Titans]] game on the 4th with a torn thigh muscle+Defensive back [[Vern Valdez]] was ruled out for the [[Jets|Titans]] game on the 4th with a torn thigh muscle.
  
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-The team was en route to New York for tomorrow’s game against the [[Jets|Titans]]+The team was en route to New York for tomorrow’s game against the [[Jets|Titans]].
  
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-The team lost to the [[Jets|Titans]], 31-21, in New York, for their 14th straight defeat+The team lost to the [[Jets|Titans]], 31-21, in New York, for their 14th straight defeat.
  
 =====Injury Updates===== =====Injury Updates=====
  
-Defensive back [[Vern Valdez]] (thigh) and guard [[Stan Campbell]] (throat) missed the game because of injury+Defensive back [[Vern Valdez]] (thigh) and guard [[Stan Campbell]] (throat) missed the game because of injury.
  
-Defensive end [[Dan Birdwell]] left the game in the second half with a head injury+Defensive end [[Dan Birdwell]] left the game in the second half with a head injury.
  
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 According to the official league statistics released today the Raiders were last in total offense at 251.3 yards per game and 7th in  According to the official league statistics released today the Raiders were last in total offense at 251.3 yards per game and 7th in 
-total defense at 351.5 yards per game+total defense at 351.5 yards per game.
  
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-A 28-member citizens’ committee formed by Oakland mayor John Houlihan presented a plan to move and improve Exposition Field, near 8th and Fallon, giving the Raiders a place to play in 1962 +A 28-member citizens’ committee formed by Oakland mayor John Houlihan presented a plan to move and improve Exposition Field, near 8th and Fallon, giving the Raiders a place to play in 1962. The presentation included a plan, already in the works, to move the stadium across the street at a cost of $89,000, and to increase the seating to 20,000 at a cost of an additional $194,000. The Raiders would pay $45,000 in rent during their two seasons of occupancy. The committee was scheduled to meet again on the 15th to take up the matter further.
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-The presentation included a plan, already in the works, to move the stadium across the street at a cost of $89,000, and to increase the seating to 20,000 at a cost of an additional $194,000 +
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-The Raiders would pay $45,000 in rent during their two seasons of occupancy +
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-The committee was scheduled to meet again on the 15th to take up the matter further+
  
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-Team attorney [[William Hayes]] said the team had no plans to move in 1963, “although the club (was) awaiting the outcome of the final three home games” +Team attorney [[William Hayes]] said the team had no plans to move in 1963, “although the club (was) awaiting the outcome of the final three home games.” He added that “if there (was) no increase in attendance, (the team would) have to consider other alternatives.”
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-He added that “if there (was) no increase in attendance, (the team would) have to consider other alternatives”+
  
 =====Transactions===== =====Transactions=====
  
-The team signed free agent placekicker [[Ben Agajanian]]+The team signed free agent placekicker [[Ben Agajanian]].
  
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-The team’s injury/sick list was a long one: guard [[Stan Campbell]] (throat infection), defensive back [[Vern Valdez]] (thigh muscle tear), and wide receiver [[Dobie Craig]] (impacted wisdom tooth), for starters +The team’s injury/sick list was a long one: guard [[Stan Campbell]] (throat infection), defensive back [[Vern Valdez]] (thigh muscle tear), and wide receiver [[Dobie Craig]] (impacted wisdom tooth), for starters. Added to them were four players injured five days ago against the [[Jets|Titans]]: fullback [[Clem Daniels]] (knee), defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]] (knee), fullback [[Hal Lewis]] (pulled muscle), and fullback [[Alan Miller]] (knee).
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-Added to them were four players injured five days ago against the [[Jets|Titans]]: fullback [[Clem Daniels]] (knee), defensive  +
-tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]] (knee), fullback [[Hal Lewis]] (pulled muscle), and fullback [[Alan Miller]] (knee)+
  
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-[[Willie Simpson]] was slated to start at fullback ahead of [[Clem Daniels]], who was battling a knee injury, and [[Joe Novsek]] would take [[Chuck McMurtry]]’s (also a knee) place at defensive tackle for tomorrow’s game against the [[Titans|Oilers]]+[[Willie Simpson]] was slated to start at fullback ahead of [[Clem Daniels]], who was battling a knee injury, and [[Joe Novsek]] would take [[Chuck McMurtry]]’s (also a knee) place at defensive tackle for tomorrow’s game against the [[Titans|Oilers]].
  
 =====Injury Updates===== =====Injury Updates=====
  
-Defensive backs [[Vern Valdez]] (muscle) and [[Tommy Morrow]] (unspecified) were expected to be healed enough to play tomorrow+Defensive backs [[Vern Valdez]] (muscle) and [[Tommy Morrow]] (unspecified) were expected to be healed enough to play tomorrow.
  
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-The Raiders lost their 15th straight, going down 28-20 to the [[Titans|Oilers]] at Frank Youell Field +The Raiders lost their 15th straight, going down 28-20 to the [[Titans|Oilers]] at Frank Youell Field. Kicker [[Ben Agajanian]] made his team debut, but missed two field goals and had an extra point attempt blocked.
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-Kicker [[Ben Agajanian]] made his team debut, but missed two field goals and had an extra point attempt blocked+
  
 =====Injury Updates===== =====Injury Updates=====
  
-Fullback [[Alan Miller]] appeared in the game, but was limited going in because of a knee injury+Fullback [[Alan Miller]] appeared in the game, but was limited going in because of a knee injury.
  
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 Defensive back [[Vern Valdez]] was critically injured in an early-morning car accident on the Nimitz Freeway when his vehicle hit a  Defensive back [[Vern Valdez]] was critically injured in an early-morning car accident on the Nimitz Freeway when his vehicle hit a 
-bridge abutment +bridge abutment. Valdez was in Peralta Hospital  with head and chest injuries and was unconscious as of the time of the report.
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-Valdez was in Peralta Hospital  with head and chest injuries and was unconscious as of the time of the report+
  
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-|[[november-11-1962|Nov 11, 1962]]     [[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]     [[november-14-1962|Nov 14, 1962]]|+|[[november-11-1962|< Nov 11, 1962]]   |  [[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]   |  [[november-14-1962|Nov 14, 1962 >]]|
  
 ======November 14, 1962====== ======November 14, 1962======
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-Defensive back [[Vern Valdez]] remained hospitalized following a car accident yesterday, but had regained consciousness and was said to be "much improved"+Defensive back [[Vern Valdez]] remained hospitalized following a car accident yesterday, but had regained consciousness and was said to be "much improved."
  
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-|[[november-13-1962|Nov 13, 1962]]     [[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]     [[november-18-1962|Nov 18, 1962]]|+|[[november-13-1962|< Nov 13, 1962]]   |  [[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]  |   [[november-18-1962|Nov 18, 1962 >]]|
  
 ======November 15, 1962====== ======November 15, 1962======
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 ======November 16, 1962====== ======November 16, 1962======
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 ======November 17, 1962====== ======November 17, 1962======
  
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-The Raiders lost their 16th-straight game, a 10-6 decision to the [[Bills]] at Frank Youell Field+The Raiders lost their 16th-straight game, a 10-6 decision to the [[Bills]] at Frank Youell Field.
  
 =====Injury Updates===== =====Injury Updates=====
  
 Defensive end [[Dan Birdwell]] suffered a knee sprain, while defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]] exacerbated an exisiting knee injury and  Defensive end [[Dan Birdwell]] suffered a knee sprain, while defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]] exacerbated an exisiting knee injury and 
-was scheduled for x-rays to determine the amount of damage+was scheduled for x-rays to determine the amount of damage.
  
-Running backs [[Alan Miller]], [[Bo Roberson]], and [[Clem Daniels]] all came into the game with varying degrees of nagging injuries, but among them Daniels and Roberson were the only ones to play+Running backs [[Alan Miller]], [[Bo Roberson]], and [[Clem Daniels]] all came into the game with varying degrees of nagging injuries, but among them Daniels and Roberson were the only ones to play.
  
-Guard [[Stan Campbell]] returned to action after missing several games with a throat infection, but suffered a dislocated shoulder in the game +Guard [[Stan Campbell]] returned to action after missing several games with a throat infection, but suffered a dislocated shoulder in the game. He returned to the game after the medical staff popped the joint back together on the sidelines.
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-He returned to the game after the medical staff popped the joint back together on the sidelines+
  
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-|[[november-14-1962|Nov 14, 1962]]     [[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]     [[november-20-1962|Nov 20, 1962]]|+|[[november-14-1962|< Nov 14, 1962]]  |   [[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]  |   [[november-20-1962|Nov 20, 1962 >]]|
  
 ======November 19, 1962====== ======November 19, 1962======
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-The //San Diego Union// reported that the Raiders had been sold to a New Orleans group, but that the team had planned to delay the announcement until after the season+The //San Diego Union// reported that the Raiders had been sold to a New Orleans group, but that the team had planned to delay the announcement until after the season. Co-owner [[Wayne Valley]] said there was "absolutely no truth" to the story. AFL founder and [[Chiefs|Dallas Texans]] owner Lamar Hunt said he was aware that New Orleans people had talked with the Oakland ownership group, but that he knew no more than that. Hunt added that he would approve the sale and move if it was brought before the league owners.
  
-Co-owner [[Wayne Valley]] said there was "absolutely no truth" to the story +[[Titans|Houston Oilers]] halfback and Louisiana native Billy Cannon said he, too, had heard that the deal was done and that New Orleans businessman David Dixon was the leader of the group that had made the purchase.
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-AFL founder and [[Chiefs|Dallas Texans]] owner Lamar Hunt said he was aware that New Orleans people had talked with the Oakland ownership group, but that he knew no more than that +
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-Hunt added that he would approve the sale and move if it was brought before the league owners +
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-[[Titans|Houston Oilers]] halfback and Louisiana native Billy Cannon said he, too, had heard that the deal was done and that New Orleans businessman David Dixon was the leader of the group that had made the purchase+
  
 =====Injury Updates===== =====Injury Updates=====
  
-Defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]], who reinjured his knee in yesterday's game against the [[Bills]], had x-rays and it was determined that he would miss the Texans game on the 25th as a result+Defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]], who reinjured his knee in yesterday's game against the [[Bills]], had x-rays and it was determined that he would miss the Texans game on the 25th as a result.
  
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 ======November 21, 1962====== ======November 21, 1962======
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 =====News===== =====News=====
  
-After yesterday's bombshell story that the Raiders had been sold to a New Orleans group and co-owner [[Wayne Valley]]'s denial of the story, Valley today acknowledged they were in talks with New Orleans businessman David Dixon but that no deal been struck +After yesterday's bombshell story that the Raiders had been sold to a New Orleans group and co-owner [[Wayne Valley]]'s denial of the story, Valley today acknowledged they were in talks with New Orleans businessman David Dixon but that no deal been struck. There were groups in Portland, Oregon, Kansas City, and Cincinnati that had shown interest in addition to New Orleans. Valley said they had also been exploring the possibility of a public sale of stock.
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-There were groups in Portland, Oregon, Kansas City, and Cincinnati that had shown interest in addition to New Orleans +
- +
-Valley said they had also been exploring the possibility of a public sale of stock+
  
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 ======November 22, 1962====== ======November 22, 1962======
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 In the midst of the turmoil over the news that the team's ownership was negotiating for the sale of the team to a New Orleans group, AFL  In the midst of the turmoil over the news that the team's ownership was negotiating for the sale of the team to a New Orleans group, AFL 
-commissioner Joe Foss said it was ultimately up to Bay Area fans to keep the team in Oakland by purchasing season tickets+commissioner Joe Foss said it was ultimately up to Bay Area fans to keep the team in Oakland by purchasing season tickets.
  
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 ======November 23, 1962====== ======November 23, 1962======
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 =====News===== =====News=====
  
-Raiders community relations director [[Jack Hennessy]] said season ticket sales had been booming in response to the story that the team's owners were negotiating with a group that could move the team to New Orleans+Raiders community relations director [[Jack Hennessy]] said season ticket sales had been booming in response to the story that the team's owners were negotiating with a group that could move the team to New Orleans.
  
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-|[[november-22-1962|Nov 22, 1962]]     [[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]     [[november-25-1962|Nov 25, 1962]]|+|[[november-22-1962|< Nov 22, 1962]]   |  [[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]  |   [[november-25-1962|Nov 25, 1962 >]]|
  
 ======November 25, 1962====== ======November 25, 1962======
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-The Raiders lost to the [[Chiefs|Texans]], 35-7, in Dallas, for the 17th-straight defeat+The Raiders lost to the [[Chiefs|Texans]], 35-7, in Dallas, for the 17th-straight defeat.
  
 =====Injury Updates===== =====Injury Updates=====
  
-Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] hurt his ankle in the game and was spelled by recent acquisition [[Hunter Enis]]+Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] hurt his ankle in the game and was spelled by recent acquisition [[Hunter Enis]].
  
-Defensive end [[Jon Jelacic]] dislocated his right elbow+Defensive end [[Jon Jelacic]] dislocated his right elbow.
  
 =====Transactions===== =====Transactions=====
  
-The team reactivated defensive end [[Riley Morris]] from the injured list +The team reactivated defensive end [[Riley Morris]] from the injured list. They also waived defensive back [[Mel Montalbo]].
- +
-They also waived defensive back [[Mel Montalbo]]+
  
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 ======November 26, 1962====== ======November 26, 1962======
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 =====News===== =====News=====
  
-The //Examiner// reported that, according to a New Orleans-based source, the David Dixon group trying to buy the Raiders offered the team owners $400,000 for the franchise+The //Examiner// reported that, according to a New Orleans-based source, the David Dixon group trying to buy the Raiders offered the team owners $400,000 for the franchise.
  
-Head coach [[Red Conkright]] said that he might start [[Hunter Enis]] at quarterback against the [[Chargers]] on December 2 and was also considering trying halfback [[Bo Roberson]] as a wideout +Head coach [[Red Conkright]] said that he might start [[Hunter Enis]] at quarterback against the [[Chargers]] on December 2 and was also considering trying halfback [[Bo Roberson]] as a wideout. Conkright also said he planned to cut back on the offense's use of the Running Gun formation, saying that opponents were starting to figure it out.
- +
-Conkright also said he planned to cut back on the offense's use of the Running Gun formation, saying that opponents were starting to figure it out+
  
 =====Injury Updates===== =====Injury Updates=====
  
-Fullback [[Clem Daniels]]' knee injury was improving and he was expected to be back in the starting lineup against the Chargers+Fullback [[Clem Daniels]]' knee injury was improving and he was expected to be back in the starting lineup against the Chargers.
  
-Defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]] (knee) and defensive end [[Jon Jelacic]] (elbow) were ruled out for the game+Defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]] (knee) and defensive end [[Jon Jelacic]] (elbow) were ruled out for the game.
  
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 ======November 28, 1962====== ======November 28, 1962======
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 =====News===== =====News=====
  
-Oakland mayor John Houlihan and other city and county leaders made a big push to entice the Raiders to stay, including guaranteeing the sale of 12,000 season tickets+Oakland mayor John Houlihan and other city and county leaders made a big push to entice the Raiders to stay, including guaranteeing the sale of 12,000 season tickets. In response to the promise, the ownership group "suspended all negotiations" with parties who had made offers. [[Wayne Valley]] said that one unidentified offer had reached $700,000 and added that the Kansas City group was particularly eager to buy, but didn't say they were the ones who had offered the 700k.
  
-In response to the promise, the ownership group "suspended all negotiations" with parties who had made offers +Both the //Chronicle// and //Examiner// reported that, in fact, the Raiders ownership had upped their price to New Orleans to $700,000 and that caused the deal to fall through.
- +
-[[Wayne Valley]] said that one unidentified offer had reached $700,000 and added that the Kansas City group was particularly eager to buy, but didn't say they were the ones who had offered the 700k +
- +
-Both the //Chronicle// and //Examiner// reported that, in fact, the Raiders ownership had upped their price to New Orleans to $700,000 and that caused the deal to fall through+
  
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 ======November 29, 1962====== ======November 29, 1962======
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 =====News===== =====News=====
  
-The AFL conducted its college draft today +The AFL conducted its college draft today. The Raiders made fullback [[George Wilson]] out of Alabama their first pick, in the sixth round, having traded away their first five picks.
- +
-The Raiders made fullback [[George Wilson]] out of Alabama their first pick, in the sixth round, having traded away their first five picks+
  
-Defensive tackles [[Jim Norris]] and [[Joe Novsek]] were slated to start in tomorrow's game against the [[Los Angeles Chargers|Chargers]]+Defensive tackles [[Jim Norris]] and [[Joe Novsek]] were slated to start in tomorrow's game against the [[Chargers]].
  
-[[Riley Morris]] and [[Dalva Allen]] were to start at defensive end+[[Riley Morris]] and [[Dalva Allen]] were to start at defensive end.
  
 =====Transactions===== =====Transactions=====
  
-Prior to the draft, the Raiders traded their 14th-round selection to the [[Chiefs|Texans]] for one or more players to be named later +Prior to the draft, the Raiders traded their 14th-round selection to the [[Chiefs|Texans]] for one or more players to be named later.
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 ======December 2, 1962====== ======December 2, 1962======
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 ======December 3, 1962====== ======December 3, 1962======
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 =====News===== =====News=====
  
-The team's 17th-round pick in the 1962 draft, redshirt-selection halfback [[Larry Ferguson]] from the University of Iowa, was signed by the Lions+The team's 17th-round pick in the 1962 draft, redshirt-selection halfback [[Larry Ferguson]] from the University of Iowa, was signed by the Lions.
  
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 ======December 4, 1962====== ======December 4, 1962======
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-=====News=====+=====Deaths=====
  
-Former team co-owner [[Charles Harney]] died from heart disease at the age of 60 in French Hospital in San Francisco+[[Charles Harney]], San Francisco, age 60
  
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 ======December 7, 1962====== ======December 7, 1962======
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 =====News===== =====News=====
  
-The team was en route to Houston for tomorrow's game against the [[Titans|Oilers]]+The team was en route to Houston for tomorrow's game against the [[Titans|Oilers]].
  
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 ======December 9, 1962====== ======December 9, 1962======
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 =====News===== =====News=====
  
-The Raiders lost their 19th-straight game, a 32-17 defeat at the hands of the [[Titans|Oilers]] in Houston+The Raiders lost their 19th-straight game, a 32-17 defeat at the hands of the [[Titans|Oilers]] in Houston.
  
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 ======December 10, 1962====== ======December 10, 1962======
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 =====Transactions===== =====Transactions=====
  
-The team signed their 13th-round draft pick, wide receiver [[Drew Roberts]] out of Humboldt State+The team signed their 13th-round draft pick, wide receiver [[Drew Roberts]] out of Humboldt State.
  
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 ======December 11, 1962====== ======December 11, 1962======
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 =====News===== =====News=====
  
-Quarterback Tom Flores' personal physician, Jason Farber, said Flores was good to go for 1963+Quarterback Tom Flores' personal physician, Jason Farber, said Flores was good to go for 1963.
  
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 ======December 15, 1962====== ======December 15, 1962======
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 Center [[Jim Otto]] and cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] were named official first-team AFL All-Stars as selected by the league's players  Center [[Jim Otto]] and cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] were named official first-team AFL All-Stars as selected by the league's players 
-and published in //The Sporting News//+and published in //The Sporting News//.
  
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 ======December 16, 1962====== ======December 16, 1962======
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 ======December 17, 1962====== ======December 17, 1962======
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 =====News===== =====News=====
  
-General manager [[Wes Fry]] said he would not confirm head coach [[Red Conkright]]'s status for 1963+General manager [[Wes Fry 1|Wes Fry]] said he would not confirm head coach [[Red Conkright]]'s status for 1963.
  
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-|[[december-16-1962|Dec 16, 1962]]     [[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]     [[december-18-1962|Dec 18, 1962]]|+|[[december-16-1962|< Dec 16, 1962]]   |  [[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]   |  [[december-18-1962|Dec 18, 1962 >]]|
  
 ======December 18, 1962====== ======December 18, 1962======
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 =====News===== =====News=====
  
-Center [[Jim Otto]] and cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] were named first-team All-AFL by both the Associated Press and United Press International+Center [[Jim Otto]] and cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] were named first-team All-AFL by both the Associated Press and United Press International.
  
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 ======December 19, 1962====== ======December 19, 1962======
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 //Pro Football Illustrated// named tackle [[Charles Brown]], defensive tackle [[Joe Novsek]], and linebacker [[Charlie Rieves]] to their AFL All-Rookie team and gave Rieves honorable mention in their Rookie of the Year balloting. //Pro Football Illustrated// named tackle [[Charles Brown]], defensive tackle [[Joe Novsek]], and linebacker [[Charlie Rieves]] to their AFL All-Rookie team and gave Rieves honorable mention in their Rookie of the Year balloting.
  
-General manager [[Wes Fry]] said the team had signed a number of their draft picks but was not ready to announce names.+General manager [[Wes Fry 1|Wes Fry]] said the team had signed a number of their draft picks but was not ready to announce names.
  
 =====Transactions===== =====Transactions=====
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 =====News===== =====News=====
  
-Melvin Durslag of the //Los Angeles Herald-Examiner// reported that the Raiders were in negotations with the [[Chargers]] to acquire quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Terry Baker, San Diego's 12th-round pick +Melvin Durslag of the //Los Angeles Herald-Examiner// reported that the Raiders were in negotations with the [[Chargers]] to acquire quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Terry Baker, San Diego's 12th-round pick. The Rams had picked Baker in the 1st round of the NFL draft. Durslag did not specify what the Raiders were offering to the Chargers.
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-The Rams had picked Baker in the 1st round of the NFL draft +
- +
-Durslag did not specify what the Raiders were offering to the Chargers+
  
-Co-owner [[Wayne Valley]] said he would not speculate regarding rumors of changes to the team's front office and coaching staff+Co-owner [[Wayne Valley]] said he would not speculate regarding rumors of changes to the team's front office and coaching staff.
  
 =====Transactions===== =====Transactions=====
  
-The team signed their 12th-round draft pick, McNeese State linebacker [[Walter Burden]]+The team signed their 12th-round draft pick, McNeese State linebacker [[Walter Burden]].
  
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-|[[december-19-1962|Dec 19, 1962]]     [[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]     [[december-21-1962|Dec 21, 1962]]|+|[[december-19-1962|< Dec 19, 1962]]  |   [[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]   |  [[december-21-1962|Dec 21, 1962 >]]|
  
 ======December 21, 1962====== ======December 21, 1962======
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 =====News===== =====News=====
  
-Center [[Jim Otto]] and cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] were named to the Western Division squad for the AFL All-Star Game on January 13+Center [[Jim Otto]] and cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] were named to the Western Division squad for the AFL All-Star Game on January 13.
  
 =====Transactions===== =====Transactions=====
  
-The Raiders signed three draft choices: University of Utah offensive lineman [[Dave Costa]] (7th round), Utah State defensive tackle [[Darnell Haney]] (13th round), and Texas A&M guard [[George Hogan]] (18th round)+The Raiders signed three draft choices: University of Utah offensive lineman [[Dave Costa]] (7th round), Utah State defensive tackle [[Darnell Haney]] (13th round), and Texas A&M guard [[George Hogan]] (18th round).
  
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-|[[december-20-1962|Dec 20, 1962]]     [[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]     [[december-28-1962|Dec 28, 1962]]|+|[[december-20-1962|< Dec 20, 1962]]  |   [[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]  |   [[december-28-1962|Dec 28, 1962 >]]|
  
 ======December 22, 1962====== ======December 22, 1962======
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-Quarterback [[Tom Flores]] signed his contract for the 1963 season+Quarterback [[Tom Flores]] signed his contract for the 1963 season.
  
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-|[[december-21-1962|Dec 21, 1962]]     [[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]     [[january-3-1963|Jan 3, 1963]]|+|[[december-21-1962|< Dec 21, 1962]]   |  [[1962_calendar|Back to Calendar]]  |   [[january-3-1963|Jan 3, 1963 >]]|
  
 ======December 29, 1962====== ======December 29, 1962======
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