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======January 1, 1963======

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======January 2, 1963======

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======January 3, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team announced they had acquired the signing rights to the [[Chargers]]' 12th-round draft pick, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback [[Terry Baker]] out of Oregon State. Baker had also been selected in the first round of the NFL draft by the Rams. Raiders general manager [[Wes Fry 1|Wes Fry]] wouldn't say what the team had to give up in return.

The team's sixth-round draft pick, Alabama fullback [[George Wilson]], signed with the Colts.

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======January 4, 1963======

=====News=====

A day after the team announced they had acquired the signing rights to quarterback [[Terry Baker]] from the [[Chargers]], Baker said he wouldn't make any decisions about pro football until after the collegiate basketball season was over. The //Tribune// reported Toronto of the CFL was also in the running for Baker's services and had offered him a three-year deal worth $125,000. Baker would neither confirm nor deny the story.

General manager [[Wes Fry 1|Wes Fry]] said the team had sold 5,510 season tickets for 1963 so far.

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======January 5, 1963======

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======January 6, 1963======

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======January 7, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team signed free agent Georgia fullback [[Bill Strumke]].

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======January 8, 1963======

=====News=====

Center [[Jim Otto]] and cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] were in San Diego practicing for the AFL All-Star Game on the 19th.

=====Transactions=====

The team signed University of Alabama free agent halfback [[Cotton Clark]].

They also signed a pair Northwestern State (Louisiana) free agents on or before this date: guard [[Jerry Fowler]] and halfback [[Kenny Thompson]].

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======January 9, 1963======

=====News=====

The //Tribune// reported that co-owner [[Wayne Valley]] had met five times with an unnamed [[Chargers]] assistant coach about the Raiders' head coaching position.

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======January 10, 1963======

=====News=====

The United Press reported that the AFL had given the team permission to move to Portland, Oregon, during league meetings in San Diego. Co-owner [[Wayne Valley]] denied the story, calling it "malicious, unfounded, and unverified." AFL commissioner Joe Foss called it a "wild and vicious" rumor and said that the topic had never come up in discussion.

Following yesterday's story about Valley meeting with a San Diego assistant coach, Valley acknowledged that he had spoken with [[Chargers]] assistant Al Davis about the head coaching job, though not the five times reported in the story, and that he had also talked to several other candidates, whom he would not name.

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======January 11, 1963======

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======January 12, 1963======

=====News=====

The //Tribune// reported that current interim head coach [[Red Conkright]] was among the people under consideration for the position in 1963.

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======January 13, 1963======

=====News=====

The team announced a working agreement with Louisville of the United Football League whereby the Raiders could assign players they had under contract to Louisville for seasoning in the UFL.

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======January 14, 1963======

=====News=====

The //Tribune// reported that among the people under consideration for the Raiders' head coaching spot were Toronto Argonauts head coach Lou Agase, Packers line coach Bill Austin, former [[Bills]] head coach Buster Ramsey, and current Raiders secondary coach [[Walt Michaels]]. The story added that the team had eliminated three candidates but didn't say which ones.

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======January 15, 1963======

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======January 16, 1963======

=====News=====

The //Tribune// reported that [[Chargers]] assistant Al Davis was the leading candidate to be the Raiders' new head coach, but that negotiations were being held up by Davis' demand for a three-year deal. The Raiders would not confirm the report.

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======January 17, 1963======

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======January 18, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team announced the hiring of [[Chargers]] receivers coach [[Al Davis]] to be their new general manager and head coach, replacing [[Wes Fry 1|Wes Fry]] as general manager and [[Red Conkright]] as head coach. The parties agreed to a three-year deal. The pay was not announced but was thought to be at least $20,000 per year.

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======January 19, 1963======

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======January 20, 1963======

=====News=====

New head coach and general manager [[Al Davis]] said he intended to have assistant coaches for the following groups: offensive line, offensive backs, defensive line, and defensive backs. Davis said he would coach quarterbacks and receivers himself and would coordinate the offense.

The //Tribune// identified 49ers assistant Jack Christiansen as one of the head coaching candidates who had failed to get the job.

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======January 21, 1963======

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======January 22, 1963======

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======January 23, 1963======

=====News=====

New general manager and head coach [[Al Davis]] arrived in Oakland and officially began his Raiders tenure.

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======January 24, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

Defensive line coach and former acting head coach [[Red Conkright]] resigned his position with the team.

The team probably signed Texas Christian free agent fullback [[Lloyd Mynatt]] sometime around this date.

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======January 25, 1963======

=====News=====

General manager [[Al Davis]] identified five players who he considered not to be tradeable: center [[Jim Otto]], cornerback [[Fred Williamson]], halfback [[Clem Daniels]], and quarterbacks [[Tom Flores]] and [[Cotton Davidson]]. The implication, of course, was that all the other players on the roster were expendable for the right price.

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======January 26, 1963======

=====News=====

The team fired secondary coach [[Walt Michaels]] sometime soon after this date.

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======January 27, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team signed free agent University of West Virginia linebacker [[Ken Herock]] sometime around this date.

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======January 28, 1963======

=====News=====

The team submitted a letter of intent to Stadium, Inc., saying they would be willing to lease the proposed Oakland stadium for 25 years from the date of expected occupancy. Stadium, Inc. head RT Nahas said having a facility ready for the 1964 season was "a good possibility."

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======January 29, 1963======

=====Transaction=====

The team hired former University of Georgia quarterback [[John Rauch]] as offensive backfield coach.

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======January 30, 1963======

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======January 31, 1963=====

=====Transactions=====

The team signed free agent wide receiver [[Art Powell]]. Powell, a former San Jose State star who was entering his fifth year as a pro, became a free agent after playing out his option with the [[Jets|New York Titans]] in 1962. Powell was the younger brother of former Raiders defensive lineman [[Charley Powell]].

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======February 1, 1963======

=====News=====

In response to the Raiders' signing yesterday of former [[Jets|Titans]] wide receiver [[Art Powell]], Titans owner Harry Wismer asserted that Raiders co-owner [[Wayne Valley]] had colluded with Powell to play poorly in 1962 knowing he would be picked up by Oakland for this season and generally accused the Raiders of underhanded dealings. An AFL representative said in response that Raider general manager [[Al Davis]] had been given "verbal permission" to talk with Powell and that since Powell was a free agent "there hardly can be anything illegal or unethical with Oakland signing him."

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======February 2, 1963======

=====Transaction=====

The team hired Montreal Alouettes director of player personnel, [[JI Albrecht]], to the newly created position of business manager. He was put in charge of promotion, ticket sales, scheduling, and other duties.

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======February 3, 1963======

=====News=====

Scotty Stirling of the //Tribune// reported that other teams, besides the [[Jets|Titans]], had complained to the league about the recent signing of wide receiver [[Art Powell]], but he didn't name the teams.

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======February 4, 1963======

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======February 5, 1963======

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======February 6, 1963======

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======February 7, 1963======

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======February 8, 1963======

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======February 9, 1963======

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======February 10, 1963======

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======February 11, 1963======

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======February 12, 1963======

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======February 13, 1963======

=====News=====

The team announced they had retained [[Ollie Spencer]] as offensive line coach.

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======February 14, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team signed their 18th-round pick in the 1961 draft, defensive back [[Joe Krakoski]]. Kraksoski had played for Washington in 1961 then quit prior to the 1962 season. He had shown up recently on a list of [[Chargers|San Diego Chargers]] prospects and was spotted by Raiders general manager [[Al Davis]], who claimed his signing rights on behalf of the team.

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======February 15, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team signed former [[Chargers]] ticket manager [[George Glace]] to perform the same role for the Raiders. Glace was scheduled to start his new duties on March 1. The Raiders' incumbent ticket manager, [[Jack Hennessy]] was reassigned to "handle special promotions."

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======February 16, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team hired 25-year-old UCLA assistant coach [[Jim Dawson]] to be director of player personnel.

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======February 17, 1963======

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======February 18, 1963======

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======February 19, 1963======

=====News=====

Publicity director [[Bill Tunnell]] had his position re-designated as public relations director with unnamed expanded duties.

Special promotions director [[Jack Hennessy]] left the team's employ sometime soon after this date.

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======February 20, 1963======

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======February 21, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team signed their 13th-round pick in the 1962 draft, University of California fullback [[George Pierovich]].

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======February 22, 1963======

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======February 23, 1963======

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======February 24, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

**Retired from pro football**

[[Vern Valdez]], defensive back

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======February 25, 1963======

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======February 26, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team made four selections in the AFL's redshirt draft: Nebraska quarterback [[Dennis Claridge]], Florida halfback [[Dick Skelly]], Utah State fullback [[Larry Campbell]], and Penn State end [[Dick Anderson]]

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======February 27, 1963======

=====News=====

General manager [[Al Davis]] denied rumors that the team was exploring a move to either Seattle or Atlanta and added that he had been in Seattle merely to look for a site to play a preseason game.

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======February 28, 1963======

=====News=====

Citing a need for more office space following a substantial increase in administrative staff, the team moved their team offices from the Hotel Leamington to the California Building.

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======March 1, 1963======

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======March 2, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The Raiders hired former Rams tackle and Cowboys assistant coach [[Tom Dahms]] to be the defensive line coach

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======March 3, 1963======

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======March 4, 1963======

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======March 5, 1963======

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======March 6, 1963======

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======March 7, 1963======

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======March 8, 1963======

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======March 9, 1963======

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======March 10, 1963======

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======March 11, 1963======

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======March 12, 1963======

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======March 13, 1963======

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======March 14, 1963======

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======March 15, 1963======

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======March 16, 1963======

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======March 17, 1963======

=====News=====

AFL commissioner Joe Foss said the league, at meetings later in the spring, was going to explore the possibility of setting up an allocation or "equalization" draft to benefit the Raiders and [[Jets|Titans]]. As in previous allocation drafts, the other teams would be able to reserve a certain number of players and the Raiders and Titans would have to pay a fee for each selection made from the list of available players on each team's roster.

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======March 18, 1963======

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======March 19, 1963======

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======March 20, 1963======

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======March 21, 1963======

=====News=====

Linebacker [[Walter Burden]] reportedly signed a contract with the Rams despite having signed with the Raiders last December.

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======March 22, 1963======

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======March 23, 1963======

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======March 24, 1963======

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======March 25, 1963======

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======March 26, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The Raiders transferred the signing rights of quarterback [[Terry Baker]] to the [[Jets|Titans]] sometime between January 26 and this date.

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======March 27, 1963======

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======March 28, 1963======

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======March 29, 1963======

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======March 30, 1963======

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======March 31, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team signed a pair of free agents: former Cal defensive tackle [[Proverb Jacobs]] and ex-Patriots and Michigan State tackle/defensive tackle [[Tony Discenzo]].

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======April 1, 1963======

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======April 2, 1963======

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======April 3, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

**Trade**

Acquired guard [[Sonny Bishop]] and defensive lineman [[Dick Davis]] from the [[Chiefs|Texans]] to complete a December 1 trade that sent a 14th-round pick in the 1963 draft to Dallas.

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======April 4, 1963======

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======April 5, 1963======

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======April 6, 1963======

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======April 7, 1963======

=====News=====

A Raiders assistant scout and former sportswriter named [[Wynn Howell]] was mentioned in a //Tribune// story today, then his name never came up again either before or after.

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======April 8, 1963======

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======April 9, 1963======

=====News=====

The team signed a three-year lease on a piece of land adjacent to the El Rancho Santa Rosa Hotel and Country Club in Santa Rosa where the Raiders would conduct training camp starting this summer. The owner of the hotel was to build two practice fields, enclosed by an eight-foot-high fence for privacy, and a fieldhouse containing a locker room, showers, training room, and an equipment room for a total cost of $50,000. The team also planned to occupy a set of meeting rooms at the hotel and put players up in rooms in the motel part of the facility.

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the plan to build a new multi-purpose stadium in Oakland. Their vote, along with previous approval from the City of Oakland, was the last significant hurdle in the process and all that was needed now was the final approval from both bodies of specific construction details that would be presented by Stadium, Inc.

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======April 10, 1963======

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======April 11, 1963======

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======April 12, 1963======

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======April 13, 1963======

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======April 14, 1963======

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======April 15, 1963======

=====News=====

The team announced the first two confirmed dates of their five-game preseason schedule: August 17 vs [[Chiefs|Dallas]] in Seattle and August 31 at [[Chargers|San Diego]].

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======April 16, 1963======

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======April 17, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team announced the hiring of [[Dick Romanski]] as equipment manager. Romanski had formerly been an assistant football coach under [[Al Davis]] during his time at Fort Belvoir.

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======April 18, 1963======

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======April 19, 1963======

=====News=====

The team announced they were retaining [[George Anderson]] as head trainer.

=====Transactions=====

The team signed South Dakota State free agent placekicker [[John Stone]].

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======April 20, 1963======

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======April 21, 1963======

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======April 22, 1963======

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======April 23, 1963======

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======April 24, 1963======

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======April 25, 1963======

=====News=====

General manager [[Al Davis]] revealed that he had been in talks with [[Patriots]] coach Mike Holovak to trade fullback [[Alan Miller]] back to Boston, Miller's hometown, but nothing had been worked out yet. Davis also said he had been talking trades with the [[Bills]] but didn't elaborate.

=====Transactions=====

The team signed Whitworth quarterback [[Dennis Spurlock]], their 19th-round pick in the 1962 draft, sometime prior to this date.

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======April 26, 1963======

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======April 27, 1963======

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======April 28, 1963======

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======April 29, 1963======

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======April 30, 1963======

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======May 1, 1963======

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======May 2, 1963======

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======May 3, 1963======

=====News=====

The team released its first, tentative, depth chart of the [[Al Davis]] regime and showed [[Cotton Davidson]] starting at quarterback, 
ahead of [[Tom Flores]].

=====Transactions=====

**Retired from pro football**

[[Stan Campbell]], guard, sometime between January 31 and this date

**Released**

[[Hal Lewis]], running back, sometime between the end of the 1962 season and this date

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======May 4, 1963======

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======May 5, 1963======

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======May 6, 1963======

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======May 7, 1963======

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======May 8, 1963======

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======May 9, 1963======

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======May 10, 1963======

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======May 11, 1963======

=====News=====

The league approved a plan to conduct what they were calling an "equalization draft" to add talent to the Raiders and the recently renamed [[Jets]]. The draft, to occur on June 10, would comprise six rounds, with the Jets picking first in the first, fourth, and sixth rounds and the Raiders picking first in the second, third, and fifth rounds. Prior to the draft, each of the other six teams would be permitted to exempt 25 roster veterans and all rookie signings from selection and the Raiders and Jets would be permitted to pick no more than two players from a given club. Based on a prior deal the league had made with new Jets owner Sonny Werblin, the Jets would have to pay $15,000 for each choice and the Raiders would have to pay $7,500. Following this portion of the draft, the teams would be allowed to choose from the other teams' free agent veteran signings at a cost of $2,500 per pick. During this part of the draft the other teams would be able to reserve half of their free agent signees.

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======May 12, 1963======

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======May 13, 1963======

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======May 14, 1963======

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======May 15, 1963======

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======May 16, 1963======

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======May 17, 1963======

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======May 18, 1963======

=====News=====

The team announced two more preseason dates, both at Frank Youell Field: August 4 vs [[Patriots|Boston]] and August 11 vs [[Broncos|Denver]]. August 24 was the only remaining open date of their five-game exhibition schedule.

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======May 19, 1963======

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======May 20, 1963======

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======May 21, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team renewed the contract of band leader [[Del Courtney]].

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======May 22, 1963======

=====News=====

George Ross of the //Tribune// reported that the league awarded the team the right of first refusal of players cut from AFL teams in training camp. He also reported that similar rights to NFL and CFL cuts had been divided between the Raiders and the [[Jets]].

The Raiders had the pick of cuts from Dallas, Detroit, Minnesota, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh of the NFL and Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, and Winnipeg of the CFL.

The league announced a number of regular season game dates. The Raiders would open the season on the road, in [[Titans|Houston]], on September 7, and open at home against [[Bills|Buffalo]] on September 15. They would close out the season at home against [[Broncos|Denver]] on December 15.

The team announced that regular season ticket prices would be $4.50 for reserved seating and $2.50 for general admission areas in each end zone. Preseason reserved seating tickets were priced at $3.50.

General manager [[Al Davis]] denied reports that the team had hired recently retired Minnesota Vikings defensive back Charlie Sumner as secondary coach. Davis said there were three candidates still under consideration and that no offers had been made.

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======May 23, 1963======

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======May 24, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team announced they had hired ex-Vikings defensive back [[Charlie Sumner]] to coach the secondary.

The //Tribune// reported that the team had acquired the negotiating rights to former USC lineman Mike McKeever. McKeever had been drafted in 1960 by both the Rams and the [[Chargers]], but had not reported to either team following a head injury that required brain surgery. After a three-year absence from the game, McKeever had been cleared by doctors to play again. The Rams had given up on McKeever and because of an agreement made by the league earlier in the month awarding the Raiders the right of first refusal to Rams castoffs, the rights to McKeever appeared to go to them.

Chargers head coach Sid Gillman protested the decision to the league, saying they had never relinquished their rights to McKeever after drafting him.

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|[[may-23-1963|< May 23, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[may-24-1963|May 24, 1963 >]]|

======May 25, 1963======

=====News=====

AFL assistant commissioner Milt Woodard refuted yesterday's story that the Raiders had acquired the signing rights to lineman Mike McKeever and affirmed that the [[Chargers]] still held his rights in the AFL.

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|[[may-24-1963|< May 24, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[may-26-1963|May 26, 1963 >]]|

======May 26, 1963======

=====News=====

The team announced that training camp would open at the new site in Santa Rosa on July 12 and that the new practice field would be ready by the time of their first scheduled on-field practices on July 15.

The AFL released the complete regular season schedule, including televised dates. The league's network broadcast partner, ABC, was slated to air just two of the team's seven road games in the Bay Area, eliciting protests from the Raiders' front office.

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======May 27, 1963======

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======May 28, 1963======

=====News=====

The AFL announced that, in addtion to the 25 players the teams would be allowed to exempt from the equalization draft on June 10, they would also be allowed to exempt any players currently on military service. Raiders general manager [[Al Davis]] protested the decision forcefully, saying it made the draft "a joke."

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======May 29, 1963======

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======May 30, 1963======

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======May 31, 1963======

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======June 1, 1963======

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======June 2, 1963======

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======June 3, 1963======

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======June 4, 1963======

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======June 5, 1963======

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======June 6, 1963======

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======June 7, 1963======

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======June 8, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team signed their 12th-round draft pick, defensive back [[Doyle Bransom]] of Southern Oregon College.

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======June 9, 1963======

=====News=====

Scotty Stirling of the //Tribune// reported that [[Tom Flores]], [[Jim Otto]], [[Art Powell]], and several other Raiders were working out together on their own at Frank Youell Field in preparation for the opening of training camp next month.

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======June 10, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team signed free agent linebacker [[Bill Leeka]] of UCLA. Leeka had been selected by the Steelers in the 17th round of the 1959 NFL draft but chose to pursue a career in the movies instead.

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======June 11, 1963======

=====News=====

The team expanded their season ticket offerings by adding 1,000 reserved end zone seats to the mix, priced at $17.50 for the year.

=====Transactions=====

The team selected defensive back [[Claude Gibson|Claude "Hoot" Gibson]] from the [[Chargers]] in their first and only planned selection in the AFL's equalization draft. Gibson was expected to vie for the right cornerback spot. The Raiders paid $7,500 for the pick.

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======June 12, 1963======

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======June 13, 1963======

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======June 14, 1963======

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======June 15, 1963======

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======June 16, 1963======

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======June 17, 1963======

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======June 18, 1963======

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======June 19, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

**Trade**

Sent defensive back [[Hank Rivera]], defensive tackle [[George Shirkey]], and defensive tackle [[Pete Nicklas]] to the [[Bills]] for middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]]


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======June 20, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team received placekicker [[Durward Pennington]] from the [[Chiefs]] in exchange for a “late draft pick” in the 1964 draft.

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======June 21, 1963======

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======June 22, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

**Draft pick signed by another team**

[[Terry Cagaanan]], halfback, by the Vikings

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======June 23, 1963======

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======June 24, 1963======

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======June 25, 1963======

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======June 26, 1963======

=====News=====

Ray Haywood of the //Tribune// reported that general manager [[Al Davis]] was changing the team colors from black and gold to black and silver.

Davis and co-owner [[Wayne Valley]] were off to Buffalo to attend league meetings.

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======June 27, 1963======

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======June 28, 1963=====

=====News=====

At the league meetings in Buffalo, general manager [[Al Davis]] received reassurances from the league that the Raiders and Jets would have first crack at any NFL training camp castoffs.

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======June 29, 1963======

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======June 30, 1963======

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======July 1, 1963======

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======July 2, 1963======

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======July 3, 1963======

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======July 4, 1963======

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======July 5, 1963======

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======July 6, 1963======

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======July 7, 1963======

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======July 8, 1963======

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======July 9, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team signed the following free agents sometime prior to this date: San Francisco State linebacker [[Don Briemle]], Catawba tackle [[Bill Boschini]], San Francisco State tight end [[Jim Callopy]], Southern Oregon wide receiver [[Howard Hartman]], Nebraska defensive back [[Warren Powers]], Howard Payne tight end [[Roy Self]], Oregon State halfback [[Bob Williams]], Texas Tech tight end [[Bob Witucki]], and Arizona State defensive end [[Earl Randolph]].

Guard [[Glen Hakes]], who had been with the team last year in training camp and was cut just before the regular season, was also re-signed sometime during the off-season.

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|[[july-8-1963|< Jul 8, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-10-1963|Jul 10, 1963 >]]|

======July 10, 1963======

=====News=====

Training camp opened today in Santa Rosa with physical exams and equipment distribution to 25 rookies and eight veteran newcomers. Other veteran players were required to report on the 12th.

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|[[july-9-1963|< Jul 9, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-11-1963|Jul 11, 1963 >]]|

======July 11, 1963======

=====News=====

The team shifted linebacker [[Charlie Rieves]] to fullback.

=====Transactions=====

**Trade**

Sent guard [[Dan Ficca]] to the [[Jets]] for guard [[Bob Mischak]]

**Did not report to training camp**

[[Hunter Enis]], quarterback\\
[[Howard Hartman]], wide receiver

=====Injury Updates=====

In the first day of camp workouts wide receiver [[Herm Urenda]] suffered a "slight" muscle pull and fullback [[George Pierovich]] sprained a toe.

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======July 12, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

Rookie halfback [[Kenny Thompson]] voluntarily left training camp.

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======July 13, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team released a pair of rookies: linebacker [[Lloyd Mynatt]] and tight end [[Roy Self]].

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======July 14, 1963======

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======July 15, 1963======

=====News=====

The coaching staff shifted safety [[Cotton Clark]] to halfback and linebacker [[Ken Herock]] to tight end.

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======July 16, 1963======

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======July 17, 1963======

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======July 18, 1963======

=====News=====

The team held its first scrimmage of camp with head coach [[Al Davis]] calling the performance "not too bad."

=====Transactions=====

**Waived**

[[George Boynton]], defensive back\\
[[Richard Peter]], tackle\\
[[Dennis Spurlock]], quarterback\\
[[Bill Strumke]], fullback\\
[[Bob Williams]], halfback\\
[[Bob Witucki]], tight end

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|[[july-17-1963|< Jul 17, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-19-1963|Jul 19, 1963 >]]|

======July 19, 1963======

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======July 20, 1963======

=====News=====

Placekicker [[Durward Pennington]], acquired from the [[Chiefs]] in a trade, reported to camp roughly a week late.

=====Injury Updates=====

Halfback/wide receiver [[Bo Roberson]] pulled a groin muscle in a drill. Trainer [[George Anderson]] said he expected Roberson to miss about four days

Other reported injuries were: fullback [[Willie Simpson]] (muscle pull), defensive tackle [[Jim Norris]] (muscle pull), guard [[George Hogan]] (leg), guard [[Glen Hakes]] (leg).

Fullback [[George Pierovich]] was still out of practice with a broken toe.

Halfback [[Gene White]] was back on the field after recovering from an ankle injury.

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======July 21, 1963======

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======July 22, 1963======

=====News=====

Defensive end [[Dick Davis]] reported to training camp following military service.

A minor dispute erupted between the team and the league when the Rams released quarterback Ron Miller and AFL commissioner Joe Foss awarded him to the [[Broncos]]. Raiders general manager [[Al Davis]] protested and put a claim on Miller, arguing that the league had given the Raiders right of first refusal on all Rams training camp cuts.

Foss let the Broncos keep Miller saying that Denver was short on quarterbacks and that he had promised to send help their way when he could. He added that his agreement with the Broncos predated the agreement giving the Raiders and [[Jets]] first pick of NFL cuts.

=====Injury Updates=====

Quarterback [[Tom Flores]] pulled a thigh muscle at the end of practice and was expected to miss about five days.

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======July 23, 1963======

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======July 24, 1963======

=====News=====

Defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]] reported to training camp.

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======July 25, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

**Added to active roster**

[[Ollie Spencer]], tackle

**Waived**

[[Bob Coolbaugh]], tight end


=====Injury Updates=====

Wide receiver [[Herm Urenda]] had recovered from a pulled muscle and was back on the practice field.

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|[[july-24-1963|< Jul 24, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-26-1963|Jul 26, 1963 >]]|

======July 26, 1963======

=====News=====

Head coach [[Al Davis]] named [[Cotton Davidson]] as the starting quarterback for the team's preseason opener on August 4 against the [[Patriots]].

It was team picture day.

=====Transactions=====

**Waived**

[[Bill Boschini]], defensive tackle\\
[[Don Briemle]], linebacker\\
[[Tony Discenzo]], defensive tackle\\
[[George Hogan]], guard\\
[[Riley Morris]], linebacker\\
[[Earl Randolph]], defensive end\\
[[Drew Roberts]], wide receiver

**Added to Active Roster**

[[Ollie Spencer]], tackle

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======July 27, 1963======

|[[july-26-1963|< Jul 26, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-28-1963|Jul 28, 1963 >]]|


======July 28, 1963======

=====News=====

Excused from arriving earlier for personal reasons, defensive end [[Jon Jelacic]] reported to training camp.

When asked about the team's prospects, head coach [[Al Davis]] said they were about five players away from a winning season, but didn't specify which five needed replacing.

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======July 29, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The Raiders hired [[Ron Wolf]] as assistant scout sometime prior to this date.

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======July 30, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The Raiders signed University of Pittsburgh free agent quarterback [[Jim Traficant]].

=====Injury Updates=====

Quarterback [[Tom Flores]] returned to duty after a week off recuperating from a pulled thigh muscle.

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======July 31, 1963======

=====News=====

The coaches moved rookie linebacker [[Dan Birdwell]] to the offense where he would be tried at center and guard.

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======August 1, 1963======

=====Injury Updates=====

Halfback [[Bo Roberson]] was deemed likely to miss the preseason opener against the [[Patriots]] with a pulled muscle.

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======August 2, 1963======

=====News=====

The //Tribune// published a list of Raiders cheerleaders: [[Stephanie Swanigan]], [[Pat Gale]], [[Shari Euranius]], [[Pat Kelley]], [[Evelyn Pradia]], [[Joan Tademy]], [[May Fagundes]], [[Virginia Ferrari]], [[Judy Tartt]], [[Geraldine Chase]], [[Terresita Harger]], [[Marilyn Edgren]], [[Carol Rudy]], [[Brenda Clayton]], [[Pat Terry]], [[Barbara Sanders]], [[Debbie Nelson]], [[Marsha McGrew]], [[JoAnn Jordan]], [[Judy Gale]], [[Pamela Gradin]], [[Jackie Harvey]], [[Camille Williams]], [[Suzanne Ehrhart]], [[Rose Gauthier]].

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======August 3, 1963======

|[[august-2-1963|< Aug 2, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-4-1963|Aug 4, 1963 >]]|


======August 4, 1963======

=====News=====

The Raiders beat the [[Patriots]], 24-17, in the preseason opener at Frank Youell Field. [[Cotton Davidson]] played the first half at quarterback then returned in the third quarter after [[Tom Flores]] had to leave the game with a lost contact lens.

Wide receiver [[Art Powell]] had a fine Raiders debut, catching nine passes for 123 yards and a touchdown.

=====Injury Updates=====

Halfback [[Bo Roberson]] played only limited minutes because of a pulled muscle suffered in practice.

Defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]] sprained his right ankle.

Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] pulled his right hamstring.

McMurtry and Matsos were expected to be back on the practice field in a few days.

=====Transactions=====

Rookie halfback [[Doyle Bransom]] disappeared from the team’s roster sometime between July 28 and this date.

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|[[august-3-1963|< Aug 3, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-5-1963|Aug 5, 1963 >]]|

======August 5, 1963======

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======August 6, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

**Waived**

[[Jim Callopy]], tight end\\
[[Dick Dorsey]], wide receiver\\
[[Glen Hakes]], guard

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======August 7, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team received defensive tackle [[Dick Klein]] from the [[Patriots]] for a player to be named later.

=====Injury Updates=====

Defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]] and middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] were back at practice, having recovered from injuries suffered 
in the Patriots game on the 4th.

Fullback [[George Pierovich]] was also back at practice, though his participation was still limited as he came back from a broken toe.

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|[[august-6-1963|< Aug 6, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-8-1963|Aug 8, 1963 >]]|

======August 8, 1963======

=====News=====

Defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]] was excused from practice to attend his grandmother's funeral and was expected to return tomorrow.

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======August 9, 1963======

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======August 10, 1963======

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======August 11, 1963======

=====News=====

The Raiders beat the [[Broncos]], 35-19, at Frank Youell Field

[[Cotton Davidson]] played the first half at quarterback and [[Tom Flores]] played the second

[[Bo Roberson]], fully healed from a muscle pull, caught five passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns

[[Dick Davis]] started at right defensive end in place of [[Jon Jelacic]]

[[Claude Gibson]] started at right cornerback in place of [[Bob Garner]]

Linebacker [[Bob Dougherty]] left the team after the game to attend his mother's funeral on the 13th

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|[[august-10-1963|< Aug 10, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-12-1963|Aug 12, 1963 >]]|

======August 12, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team either fired business manager [[JI Albrecht]] and head scout [[Jim Dawson]], or they quit. The team claimed they were fired, but didn't give a reason. Albrecht said he resigned, saying "an office boy" could have done his job.

General manager [[Al Davis]] was to take over Albrecht's duties and assistant head scout [[Ron Wolf]] would move into Dawson's spot

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======August 13, 1963======

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======August 14, 1963======

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======August 15, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

**Waived**

[[Dick Davis]], defensive end\\
[[Jerry Fowler]], offensive lineman

**Signed**

[[Mike Sommer]], halfback

=====Injury Updates=====

The team pronounced fullback [[George Pierovich]] (broken toe) fit to play against the [[Chiefs]] on the 17th, allowing [[Charlie Rieves]] to return to linebacker.

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|[[august-14-1963|< Aug 14, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-16-1963|Aug 16, 1963 >]]|

======August 16, 1963======

=====News=====

Travel day to Seattle for tomorrow's game against the [[Chiefs]]

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|[[august-15-1963|< Aug 15, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-17-1963|Aug 17, 1963 >]]|

======August 17, 1963======

=====News=====

The Raiders lost to the Chiefs, 35-21, in an exhibition game in Seattle

As usual, [[Cotton Davidson]] and [[Tom Flores]] split time at quarterback

The Raiders accumulated just four net rushing yards and were penalized 11 times

The game was played as a benefit for University of Washington athlete Brian Sternberg who had recently suffered a spinal cord injury in a trampolining accident

=====Injury Updates=====

Center [[Jim Otto]] sustained a pinched nerve in his shoulder

Offensive lineman [[Dan Birdwell]] strained a knee

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|[[august-16-1963|< Aug 16, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-18-1963|Aug 18, 1963 >]]|

======August 18, 1963======

|[[august-17-1963|< Aug 17, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-19-1963|Aug 19, 1963 >]]|


======August 19, 1963======

=====News=====

Wide receiver [[Art Powell]], halfbacks [[Bo Roberson]] and [[Clem Daniels]], and cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] reaffirmed a decision they had made several weeks ago not to play in the August 23 exhibition against the [[Jets]] in Mobile, Alabama, to protest the "whites only" seating policy in Ladd Stadium

Offensive lineman [[Dan Birdwell]] left the team after learning of his father's death in Big Springs, Texas, but was expected to be back in time for the Jets game

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|[[august-18-1963|< Aug 18, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-20-1963|Aug 20, 1963 >]]|

======August 20, 1963======

=====News=====

According to George Ross of the //Tribune//, the ruling board of the privately-owned Ladd Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, host of the Jets/Raiders exhibition game on the 23rd, had been planning to "quietly integrate" the facility by providing "special sideline sections" for the seating of Black spectators, but reversed the decision when they heard of the protests of some of the Raiders players.

The players in question were [[Art Powell]], [[Bo Roberson]], [[Clem Daniels]], and [[Fred Williamson]].

This from Ladd Stadium manager Ray Schuessler: "We don't want four boys from Oakland telling us how to run our stadium."

Schuessler added that "it isn't the seating that's the problem, (it's that there) are no restrooms for Negroes in the stadium."

Two other Black members of the Raiders, tackle [[Proverb Jacobs]] and halfback [[Gene White]] added their voices to the protest, saying they would not play in the game, either.

Raiders head coach [[Al Davis]] supported his players, saying, "These are my football players and they are also my friends. I have told them it is their decision. It is their life and it is a much bigger thing than a football game."

AFL assistant commissioner Milt Woodard said the team was contractually obligated to play the game despite the protest.

=====Transactions=====

**Waived**

[[Cotton Clark]], halfback\\
[[Darnell Haney]], defensive end\\
[[Joe Novsek]], defensive lineman\\
[[Willie Simpson]], fullback

**Placed on reserve list**

[[Bill Leeka]], linebacker

**Signed**

[[Mike Mercer]], kicker\\
[[Clancy Osborne]], linebacker


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|[[august-19-1963|< Aug 19, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-21-1963|Aug 21, 1963 >]]|

======August 21, 1963======

=====News=====

The AFL, the [[Jets]], and the Raiders agreed to move the upcoming exhibition game, scheduled for the 23rd in Mobile, Alabama, to the 25th at Frank Youell Field after the Ladd Stadium board refused to allow Black spectators to attend the game.

Raiders head coach [[Al Davis]] and the Black members of the Raiders who had planned to sit out in protest--[[Art Powell]], [[Bo Roberson]], [[Clem Daniels]], [[Fred Williamson]], [[Proverb Jacobs]], and [[Gene White]]--expressed their disappointment at not being able to get the policy changed.

But Davis added: "the decision was the only one that could be made, not only from our players' point of view, but from the whole morality of the thing."

The decision received the "firm support" of the AFL, but the teams had to give up their $15,000 gate guarantee and had to reimburse the stadium administration $2,500 in game prep costs.

The Raiders were also paying the Jets' travel costs.

Co-owner [[Wayne Valley]] said the team's finances would "take a beating, (but) sometimes you got to."

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|[[august-20-1963|< Aug 20, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-22-1963|Aug 22, 1963 >]]|

======August 22, 1963======

=====News=====

The team announced that recently acquired linebacker [[Clancy Osborne]] would start against the [[Jets]] on the 25th

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======August 23, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

**Trade**

Acquired cornerback [[Jim McMillin]] from the [[Broncos]] for a sixth-round pick in the 1964 draft

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======August 24, 1963======

=====News=====

The team said quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] would again start at quarterback against the [[Jets]] tomorrow, as would linebacker [[Charlie Rieves]]

Jets owner Sonny Werblin added his approval of the decision to move the game from whites-only Ladd Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, to Frank 
Youell Field

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|[[august-23-1963|< Aug 23, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-25-1963|Aug 25, 1963 >]]|

======August 25, 1963======

=====News=====

The Raiders thumped the [[Jets]], 43-16, at Frank Youell Field

The Raiders intercepted five Jets passes and new placekicker [[Mike Mercer]] kicked five field goals in the win

Despite [[Tom Flores]]' superior statistics in the game, head coach [[Al Davis]] said [[Cotton Davidson]] would continue to be the starter, saying Flores got his numbers against the scrubs unit playing the second half

=====Injury Updates=====

Wide receiver [[Art Powell]] pulled a muscle in the game

Defensive tackle [[Dick Klein]] and middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] each suffered bruised knees

The training staff didn't consider any of the injuries to be serious

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======August 26, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The Raiders waived quarterback [[Jim Traficant]] sometime between August 11 and this date.

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======August 27, 1963======

=====Injury Updates=====

The team said all three players injured in the [[Jets]] game--wide receiver [[Art Powell]] (muscle pull), defensive tackle [[Dick Klein]] (knee), and middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] (knee) would be ready for the preseason finale against the [[Chargers]]

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|[[august-26-1963|< Aug 26, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-28-1963|Aug 28, 1963 >]]|

======August 28, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

**Signed**

[[Doug Mayberry]], fullback, placed on taxi squad soon after

**Waived**

[[Bob Garner]], defensive back\\
[[Durward Pennington]], kicker


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|[[august-27-1963|< Aug 27, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-29-1963|Aug 29, 1963 >]]|

======August 29, 1963======

=====News=====

Alameda County and the City of Oakland each finalized their agreement to the terms of the construction of a multi-purpose stadium

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======August 30, 1963======

=====Injury Updates=====

Reversing some recent prognoses, the team said the status of wide receiver [[Art Powell]] (muscle pull), middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] (knee), and cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] (muscle pull) was uncertain for tomorrow's [[Chargers]] game

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|[[august-29-1963|< Aug 29, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-31-1963|Aug 31, 1963 >]]|

======August 31, 1963======

=====News=====

In the preseason finale, the Raiders lost to the [[Chargers]], 13-3, in San Diego.

The Raiders finished the preseason with a 3-2-0 record, their best in four years of existence.

=====Injury Updates=====

Wide receiver [[Art Powell]], nursing a pulled muscle, played just three plays as a precautionary measure.

=====Transactions=====

The team waived halfback [[Gene White]].

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======September 1, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The Raiders released placekicker [[John Stone]] sometime around this date.

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|[[august-31-1963|< Aug 31, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-2-1963|Sep 2, 1963 >]]|

======September 2, 1963======

|[[september-1-1963|< Sep 1, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-3-1963|Sep 3, 1963 >]]|


======September 3, 1963======

|[[september-2-1963|< Sep 2, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-4-1963|Sep 4, 1963 >]]|


======September 4, 1963======

=====News=====

The coaches moved [[Dick Klein]] from defensive tackle to offensive tackle and [[Ollie Spencer]] from guard to tackle.

=====Transactions=====

**Waived**

[[Dan Birdwell]], offensive lineman, cleared waivers and was placed on taxi squad soon after\\
[[Charles Brown]], tackle\\
[[Dobie Craig]], wide receiver, cleared waivers and was placed on taxi squad soon after\\
[[George Pierovich]], fullback\\
[[Warren Powers]], defensive back, cleared waivers and was placed on taxi squad soon after\\
[[Charlie Rieves]], linebacker, cleared waivers and was placed on taxi squad soon after\\
[[Jack Stone]], tackle


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|[[september-3-1963|< Sep 3, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-5-1963|Sep 5, 1963 >]]|

======September 5, 1963======

=====News=====

The team announced they had sold 8,000 season tickets, up from 5,400 a year ago.

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|[[september-4-1963|< Sep 4, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-6-1963|Sep 6, 1963 >]]|

======September 6, 1963======

=====News=====

The team was en route to Houston, marking the end of training camp.

Head coach [[Al Davis]] tabbed [[Cotton Davidson]] to start at quarterback in tomorrow's regular season opener against the [[Titans|Oilers]].

Recent acquisition [[Jim McMillin]] was named starter at right cornerback ahead of [[Claude Gibson]].

=====Transactions=====

**Signed**

[[Glenn Shaw]], fullback\\
[[Frank Youso]], tackle


=====Injury Updates=====

Wide receiver [[Art Powell]] was out of practice with a lingering pulled hamstring muscle.

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|[[september-5-1963|< Sep 5, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-7-1963|Sep 7, 1963 >]]|

======September 7, 1963======

=====Today's Game=====

The Raiders came back from a 6-0 halftime deficit to beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], 24-13, in Houston.

The game was the team's first-ever win in a regular season opener.

[[Cotton Davidson]] and [[Tom Flores]] each played a half at quarterback.

Flores connected with [[Art Powell]] in the second half for a team record-tying 85-yard touchdown pass.

Powell caught seven passes for 181 yards and the touchdown.

The Oilers committed ten turnovers (six interceptions and four lost fumbles).

[[Tommy Morrow]] had three of the six interceptions.

The game marked the debut of the team's new black and silver uniforms.

At [[Jeppesen Stadium]]
| | | | | |  Final  |
|Oakland  |  0  |  0  |  10  |  14  |  24  |
|[[Titans|Houston]]  |  6  |  0  |  0  |  7  |  13  |

1 HTN George Blanda 30 field goal\\
1 HTN George Blanda 46 field goal\\
3 OAK [[Clem Daniels]] 2 run ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
3 OAK [[Mike Mercer]] 11 field goal\\
4 OAK [[Art Powell]] 85 pass from [[Tom Flores]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
4 OAK [[Ken Herock]] 15 fumble recovery return ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
4 HTN Charlie Hennigan 34 pass from Jacky Lee (George Blanda kick)

Head coaches - [[Al Davis]], Pop Ivy\\
Starting QBs - [[Cotton Davidson]], George Blanda

=====Injury Updates=====

Guard [[Sonny Bishop]] suffered knee ligament damage, defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]] injured an arm, and guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] twisted his ankle.

Receiver [[Bo Roberson]] left the game in the third quarter with an upset stomach.

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======September 8, 1963======

|[[september-7-1963|< Sep 7, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-9-1963|Sep 9, 1963 >]]|


======September 9, 1963======

|[[september-8-1963|< Sep 8, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-10-1963|Sep 10, 1963 >]]|


======September 10, 1963======

=====News=====

The coaches moved tight end [[Bob Mischak]] back to offensive tackle.

=====Injury Updates=====

Guard [[Sonny Bishop]] was expected to miss the [[Bills]] game on the 15th with a knee injury suffered against the [[Titans|Oilers]].

[[Ollie Spencer]] would take his place if he couldn't go.

Guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] (ankle) and defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]] (arm), also injured in Houston, were expected to play against Buffalo.

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|[[september-9-1963|< Sep 9, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-11-1963|Sep 11, 1963 >]]|

======September 11, 1963======

|[[september-10-1963|< Sep 10, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-12-1963|Sep 12, 1963 >]]|


======September 12, 1963======

|[[september-11-1963|< Sep 11, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-13-1963|Sep 13, 1963 >]]|


======September 13, 1963======

=====News=====

Head coach [[Al Davis]] said he would continue to start [[Cotton Davidson]] at quarterback and use [[Tom Flores]] in relief.

=====Injury Updates=====

Wide receiver [[Art Powell]] was listed as questionable for the [[Bills]] game on the 15th.

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|[[september-12-1963|< Sep 12, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-14-1963|Sep 14, 1963 >]]|

======September 14, 1963======

|[[september-13-1963|< Sep 13, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-15-1963|Sep 15, 1963 >]]|


======September 15, 1963======

=====Today's Game=====

Before a record home crowd of 17,568, the Raiders beat the [[Bills]], 35-17, at Frank Youell Field.

The game marked the debut of the team's new home black and silver uniforms.

The teams combined for 752 net passing yards, a new AFL record.

[[Cotton Davidson]] started for the Raiders at quarterback and completed 14 of 29 passes for 315 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.

[[Clem Daniels]] caught three passes for 172 yards and a touchdown.

At [[Frank Youell Field]]
| | | | | |  Final  |
|[[Bills|Buffalo]]  |  0  |  10  |  7  |  0  |  17  |
|Oakland  |  0  |  21  |  7  |  7  |  35  |

2 OAK [[Art Powell]] 5 pass from [[Cotton Davidson]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
2 BUF Mack Yoho 31 field goal\\
2 OAK [[Clem Daniels]] 73 pass from [[Cotton Davidson]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
2 OAK [[Alan Miller]] 2 run ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
2 BUF Elbert Dubenion 17 pass from Jack Kemp (Mack Yoho kick)\\
3 OAK [[Cotton Davidson]] 5 run ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
3 BUF Elbert Dubenion 58 pass from Jack Kemp (Mack Yoho kick)\\
4 OAK [[Jon Jelacic]] 1 interception return ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)

Head coaches - Lou Saban, [[Al Davis]]\\
Starting QBs - Jack Kemp, [[Cotton Davidson]]


=====Injury Updates=====

Daniels suffered a deep thigh bruise in the game.

Defensive back [[Joe Krakoski]] also had a thigh injury.

Tackle [[Proverb Jacobs]] strained a knee.

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======September 16, 1963======

|[[september-15-1963|< Sep 15, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-17-1963|Sep 17, 1963 >]]|


======September 17, 1963======

=====News=====

According to the league's official statistics released today, [[Clem Daniels]] was first in rushing (22 carries for 149 yards), [[Art Powell]] was first in receiving (15 catches for 272 yards), and [[Cotton Davidson]] and [[Tom Flores]] were 5th and 6th in passing, respectively.

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======September 18, 1963======

=====Injury Updates======

Halfback [[Clem Daniels]] (thigh bruise), defensive back [[Joe Krakoski]] (thigh), and tackle [[Proverb Jacobs]] (knee) were all being held out of practice, but all were expected to be good to go against the [[Patriots]] on the 22nd.

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|[[september-17-1963|< Sep 17, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-19-1963|Sep 19, 1963 >]]|

======September 19, 1963======

|[[september-18-1963|< Sep 18, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-20-1963|Sep 20, 1963 >]]|


======September 20, 1963======

=====Injury Updates=====

Halfback [[Clem Daniels]]'s thigh injury was not responding to treatment and he was listed as doubtful for the [[Patriots]] game on the 22nd.

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======September 21, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

**Waived**

[[Herm Urenda]], wide receiver, cleared waivers and was placed on taxi squad soon after

**Activated from taxi squad**

[[Dobie Craig]], wide receiver

=====Injury Updates=====

Guard [[Sonny Bishop]] was back after missing a week because of a knee injury, but head coach [[Al Davis]] was undecided about returning him to the starting lineup ahead of [[Ollie Spencer]].

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======September 22, 1963======

=====Today's Game=====

The Raiders suffered their first loss of the season, going down 20-14 to the [[Patriots]] at Frank Youell Field.

The Raiders were held to just 24 yards rushing.

[[Tommy Morrow]] intercepted a pair of passes, increasing his league-leading total to six in three games.

[[Cotton Davidson]] was ineffective at quarterback and gave way to [[Tom Flores]] who led the team to both touchdowns, on passes to [[Art Powell]] and [[Bo Roberson]], in the fourth quarter.

Powell caught eight passes for 150 yards and a score.

At [[Frank Youell Field]]
| | | | | |  Final  |
|[[Patriots|Boston]]  |  7  |  10  |  3  |  0  |  20  |
|Oakland  |  0  |  0  |  0  |  14  |  14  |

1 BOS Billy Lott 55 pass from Babe Parilli (Gino Cappelletti kick)
2 BOS Gino Cappelletti 46 field goal\\
2 BOS Larry Garron 3 run (Gino Cappelletti kick)
3 BOS Gino Cappelletti 47 field goal\\
4 OAK [[Art Powell]] 33 pass from [[Tom Flores]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
4 OAK [[Bo Roberson]] 52 pass from [[Tom Flores]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)

Head coaches - Mike Holovak, [[Al Davis]]\\
Starting QBs - Babe Parilli, [[Cotton Davidson]]

=====Injury Updates=====

Halfback [[Clem Daniels]] was held out of the game and [[Mike Sommer]] started in his place.

Center [[Jim Otto]] injured his foot in the second quarter and missed the rest of the game.

[[Ollie Spencer]] took his place on the line.


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======September 23, 1963======

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======September 24, 1963======

=====News=====

The league's official stats released today showed the Raiders in fourth place in total offense and in fifth place on defense.

[[Clem Daniels]] was third in rushing, [[Tom Flores]] was second in passing]], and [[Art Powell]] led the league in receiving with 23 catches for 422 yards.

=====Injury Updates=====

Center [[Jim Otto]] was still unable to put weight on his injured foot and his status was uncertain for the [[Jets]] game on the 28th.

He said he would play "if they'll let me."

Halfback [[Clem Daniels]] (thigh) was expected to be able to play.

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======September 25, 1963======

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======September 26, 1963======

|[[september-25-1963|< Sep 25, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-27-1963|Sep 27, 1963 >]]|


======September 27, 1963======

=====News=====

Travel day to New York.

The coaching staff promoted [[Jackie Simpson]] to the starting left linebacker slot, ahead of [[Bob Dougherty]].

[[Cotton Davidson]] would again start at quarterback.

=====Injury Updates=====

Center [[Jim Otto]] (foot) was listed as doubtful for tomorrow night's game against the [[Jets]], but later in the day head coach [[Al Davis]] said both Otto and halfback [[Clem Daniels]] (thigh) would be in the starting lineup.

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======September 28, 1963======

=====Today's Game=====

The Raiders lost, 10-7, to the [[Jets]] in New York.

[[Cotton Davidson]] and [[Tom Flores]] each threw two interceptions in the loss.

The team had a chance to tie it up with 4:16 to play, but [[Mike Mercer]] missed a 41-yard field goal.

At [[Polo Grounds]]
| | | | | |  Final  |
|Oakland  |  7  |  0  |  0  |  0  |  7  |
|[[Jets|New York]]  |  7  |  0  |  3  |  0  |  10  |

1 OAK [[Cotton Davidson]] 2 run ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
1 NY Bake Turner 51 pass from Dick Wood (Dick Guesman kick)\\
3 NY Dick Guesman 35 field goal

Head coaches - [[Al Davis]], Weeb Ewbank\\
Starting QBs - [[Cotton Davidson]], Dick Wood

=====Injury Updates=====

Right tackle [[Frank Youso]] sprained his knee in the third quarter and was replaced by [[Ollie Spencer]].

Defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]] sprained his ankle.

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======September 29, 1963======

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======September 30, 1963======

=====News=====

The team was en route to Niagara Falls, where they would prepare to play the [[Bills]] on October 5.

=====Injury Updates=====

Head trainer [[George Anderson]] said defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]] (ankle) and tackle [[Frank Youso]] (knee) were day-to-day.

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======October 1, 1963======

=====Injury Updates=====

Right tackle [[Frank Youso]]'s knee injury was now expected to keep him out for the next three weeks and he was headed back to Oakland for further treatment.

[[Dick Klein]] would take his place on the line for the [[Bills]] game on the 5th.

Defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]] (ankle) was cleared to play by the team's medical staff.

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======October 2, 1963======

=====Injury Updates=====

Halfback [[Clem Daniels]] (thigh) was still listed as questionable for the [[Bills]] game on the 5th.

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======October 3, 1963======

=====News=====

Head coach [[Al Davis]] said [[Cotton Davidson]] would start at quarterback against the [[Bills]] on the 5th.

=====Transactions=====

**Waived**

[[Mike Sommer]], halfback

**Activated from taxi squad**

[[Doug Mayberry]], halfback, signed sometime between August 27 and this date

**Signed**

[[Jesse Murdock]], fullback, sometime around this date


=====Injury Updates=====

Halfback [[Clem Daniels]]' (thigh) status was downgraded to doubtful for the game.

Fullback [[Glenn Shaw]] was expected to take his place in the lineup.

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======October 4, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team activated offensive lineman [[Dan Birdwell]] from the taxi squad.

They also waived tackle [[Frank Youso]], who had undergone surgery for torn knee ligaments today.

Birdwell was a possible replacement for Youso in tomorrow's starting lineup.

Youso likely cleared waivers and was placed on the taxi squad or injured reserve list shortly afterward.

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======October 5, 1963======

=====Today's Game=====

The Raiders lost to the [[Bills]], 12-0, in Buffalo.

It was their third-straight loss and their first shutout loss since falling to the [[Chargers]], 44-0, in the second game of the 1961 season.

[[Dick Klein]] started the game at right tackle but was replaced by [[Ollie Spencer]] in the second half.

Halfback [[Clem Daniels]] played but his lingering thigh injury forced him to limited duty.

[[Cotton Davidson]] started at quarterback and was lifted for [[Tom Flores]] with a minute to play in the third quarter.

[[Jackie Simpson]] started at linebacker ahead of [[Bob Dougherty]].

Buffalo's Bill Miller caught 12 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown.

At [[War Memorial Stadium]]
| | | | | |  Final  |
|Oakland  |  0  |  0  |  0  |  0  |  0  |
|[[Bills|Buffalo]]  |  3  |  0  |  9  |  0  |  12  |

1 BUF Mack Yoho 27 field goal\\
3 BUF Bill Miller 24 pass from Jack Kemp (Mack Yoho kick)\\
3 BUF Safety, Harry Jacobs tackled [[Tom Flores]] in end zone

Head coaches - [[Al Davis]], Lou Saban\\
Starting QBs - [[Cotton Davidson]], Jack Kemp


=====Injury Updates=====

Fullback [[Glenn Shaw]] suffered a hip pointer in the game.

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======October 6, 1963======

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======October 7, 1963======

=====News=====

The coaching staff moved tight end [[Bob Mischak]] back to left guard, replacing [[Sonny Bishop]] in the starting lineup.

[[Ken Herock]] was promoted to starting tight end.

=====Injury Updates=====

Fullback [[Glenn Shaw]], who suffered a hip pointer against the [[Bills]] was expected to miss up to two weeks.

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======October 8, 1963======

=====News=====

According to the official league statistics released today, wide receiver [[Art Powell]] led the league in receiving yardage with 564 and was second in catches with 32.

[[Clem Daniels]] was sixth in rushing with an even 200 yards.

[[Tom Flores]] was 6th and [[Cotton Davidson]] was 10th in passing.

As a team the Raiders were 7th in total offense (8th rushing, 2nd passing) and 4th in total defense (7th rushing, 5th passing).

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======October 9, 1963======

=====News=====

Head coach [[Al Davis]] said newly-activated fullback [[Doug Mayberry]] would probably start ahead of [[Alan Miller]] in the [[Patriots]] game on the 11th.

=====Injury Updates=====

Defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]] was still bothered by his ankle injury and was expected to see only limited action against the Pats.

Halfback [[Clem Daniels]]' thigh injury was said to be improving.

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======October 10, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

**Waived**

[[Bob Dougherty]], linebacker

**Activated from taxi squad**

[[Charlie Rieves]], linebacker

**Signed**

[[Jan Barrett]], tight end

**Placed on injured reserve**

[[Glenn Shaw]], fullback


The [[Titans|Oilers]] put halfback Billy Cannon on waivers and the Raiders placed a claim on him, but withdrew the claim shortly thereafter. The Oilers then put Cannon on injured reserve and said they would have removed Cannon from waivers if the Raiders hadn't rescinded their claim.

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======October 11, 1963======

=====Today's Game=====

The Raiders dropped their fourth game in a row, losing 20-14 to the [[Patriots]] in Boston.

In a game-time decision, head coach [[Al Davis]] decided to start [[Tom Flores]] at quarterback.

[[Cotton Davidson]] played one snap at quarterback and scored on a rollout play.

[[Bo Roberson]] was shifted from flanker to halfback and [[Dobie Craig]] got the start at receiver.

The Raiders committed six turnovers.

At [[Fenway Park]]
| | | | | |  Final  |
|Oakland  |  7  |  0  |  7  |  0  |  14  |
|[[Patriots|Boston]]  |  3  |  0  |  10  |  7  |  20  |

1 BOS Gino Cappelletti 37 field goal\\
1 OAK [[Jim McMillin]] 47 interception return ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
3 OAK [[Cotton Davidson]] 11 run ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
3 BOS Jim Colclough 66 pass from Babe Parilli (Gino Cappelletti kick)\\
3 BOS Gino Cappelletti 32 field goal\\
4 BOS Tom Neumann 15 pass from Babe Parilli (Gino Cappelletti kick)

Head coaches - [[Al Davis]], Mike Holovak\\
Starting QBs - [[Tom Flores]], Babe Parilli

=====Injury Updates=====

Halfback [[Clem Daniels]] again played sparingly because of his thigh injury.

Defensive end [[Jon Jelacic]] sprained his knee and defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]] reinjured his ankle.

No timeline was given for either player's return.

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======October 12, 1963======

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======October 13, 1963======

|[[october-12-1963|< Oct 12, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-14-1963|Oct 14, 1963 >]]|


======October 14, 1963======

=====News=====

According to the week's official league statistics, the Raiders were 7th in team offense (7th rushing, 3rd passing) and 2nd in team defense (6th rushing, 4th passing).

Halfback [[Clem Daniels]] was 9th in rushing with 197 yards.

[[Art Powell]] led the league in receiving with 37 catches for 606 yards.

[[Tom Flores]] was 7th in passing and [[Cotton Davidson]] was 9th.

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======October 15, 1963======

|[[october-14-1963|< Oct 14, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-16-1963|Oct 16, 1963 >]]|


======October 16, 1963======

|[[october-15-1963|< Oct 15, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-17-1963|Oct 17, 1963 >]]|


======October 17, 1963======

=====Injury Updates=====

Halfback [[Clem Daniels]]' thigh injury was deemed fully healed and was expected to start against the [[Jets]] on the 20th.

Defensive end [[Jon Jelacic]] (knee) was on light duty in practice but was planning to play, too.

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======October 18, 1963======

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======October 19, 1963======

=====News=====

The coaching staff said [[Tom Flores]] would start again at quarterback tomorrow against the [[Jets]].

Wide receiver [[Dobie Craig]] would also get his second straight starting assignment.

[[Sonny Bishop]] would return to his starting spot at left guard ahead of [[Bob Mischak]].

=====Transactions=====

The team activated fullback [[Jesse Murdock]] from the taxi squad.

=====Injury Updates=====

Defensive tackle [[Chuck McMurtry]] (ankle) was ruled out for the game and [[Dave Costa]] would start in his place.

Fullback [[Doug Mayberry]] was placed on injured deferred list.

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======October 20, 1963======

=====Today's Game=====

The Raiders broke a four-game losing streak by beating the [[Jets]], 49-26, at Frank Youell Field.

The 49 points was a new team record as was their 505 yards in total offense.

[[Tom Flores]] started at quarterback, but left in the second quarter with after taking a blow to the head from Jets linebacker Larry Grantham.

[[Cotton Davidson]] entered in relief and threw three touchdowns.

Before Flores' exit, he connected with [[Dobie Craig]] for a team record 93-yard touchdown pass.

[[Clem Daniels]] also set a Raiders record with 200 yards rushing.

Cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] was ejected in the first quarter for throwing a forearm in a tussle with Jets center Ken Hudock.

At [[Frank Youell Field]]
| | | | | |  Final  |
|[[Jets|New York]]  |  7  |  6  |  0  |  13  |  26  |
|Oakland  |  21  |  14  |  7  |  7  |  49  |

1 NY Gene Heeter 34 pass from Dick Wood (Dick Guesman kick)\\
1 OAK [[Alan Miller]] 3 run ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
1 OAK [[Dobie Craig]] 93 pass from [[Tom Flores]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
1 OAK [[Clem Daniels]] 8 run ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
2 NY Dick Guesman 51 field goal\\
2 NY Dick Guesman 16 field goal\\
2 OAK [[Ken Herock]] 38 pass from [[Cotton Davidson]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
2 OAK [[Clem Daniels]] 56 pass from [[Cotton Davidson]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
3 OAK [[Alan Miller]] 12 pass from [[Cotton Davidson]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
4 OAK [[Clem Daniels]] 74 run ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
4 NY Mark Smolinski 45 pass from Galen Hall (Dick Guesman kick)\\
4 NY Galen Hall 6 run (Dick Guesman kick)

Head coaches - Weeb Ewbank, [[Al Davis]]\\
Starting QBs - Dick Wood, [[Cotton Davidson]]

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======October 21, 1963======

=====News=====

According to the current official league statistics, [[Clem Daniels]] was second in the league in rushing with 397 yards.

[[Tom Flores]] was 5th in passing and [[Cotton Davidson]] was 8th.

[[Art Powell]] led the league with 645 receiving yards and was 2nd in catches with 40.

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======October 22, 1963======

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======October 23, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The Raiders signed USC halfback [[Lloyd Winston]] and placed him on the taxi squad.

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======October 24, 1963======

=====News=====

[[Clem Daniels]] was named AFL Player of the Week for his 200 yard rushing performance against the [[Jets]].

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======October 25, 1963======

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======October 26, 1963======

=====News=====

[[Tom Flores]] was slated to tart at quarterback in tomorrow's game against the [[Chargers]].

[[Claude Gibson]] was moved up to the starting right cornerback spot ahead of [[Jim McMillin]].

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======October 27, 1963======

=====Today's Game=====

The Raiders beat the [[Chargers]], 34-33, in San Diego.

It was the first Raiders win over the Chargers in the franchise's history, including preseason games.

[[Clem Daniels]] gained 129 yards on 19 carries.

[[Tom Flores]] and [[Cotton Davidson]] split time at quarterback.

Flores threw a pair of touchdowns and Davidson threw three.

At [[Balboa Stadium]]
| | | | | |  Final  |
|Oakland  |  7  |  7  |  7  |  13  |  34  |
|[[Chargers|San Diego]]  |  10  |  7  |  9  |  7  |  33  |

1 OAK [[Art Powell]] 20 pass from [[Tom Flores]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
1 SD George Blair 23 field goal\\
1 SD Lance Alworth 32 pass from Tobin Rote (George Blair kick)\\
2 OAK [[Alan Miller]] 5 pass from [[Tom Flores]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
2 SD Jacque MacKinnon 69 pass from John Hadl (George Blair kick)\\
3 OAK [[Dobie Craig]] 39 pass from [[Cotton Davidson]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
3 SD Dick Harris 22 interception return (kick blocked)\\
3 SD George Blair 36 field goal\\
4 OAK [[Art Powell]] 46 pass from [[Cotton Davidson]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
4 SD Keith Lincoln 51 run (George Blair kick)\\
4 OAK [[Glenn Shaw]] 9 pass from [[Cotton Davidson]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)

Head coaches - [[Al Davis]], Sid Gillman\\
Starting QBs - [[Tom Flores]], Tobin Rote

=====Transactions=====

Fullback [[Glenn Shaw]] was activated from injured reserve prior to the game and [[Jesse Murdock]] was inactivated to make room.

=====Injury Updates=====

Right guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] left the game after being kicked in the stomach.

[[Ollie Spencer]] took his place.

Guard [[Sonny Bishop]], cornerback [[Tommy Morrow]], and tight end [[Jan Barrett]] all suffered leg injuries and the team offered no immediate prognosis for any of them.

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======October 28, 1963======

=====News=====

According to the league's official statistics, the Raiders were 7th in total offense and 2nd in defense.

[[Clem Daniels]] led the league in rushing with 522 yards.

[[Cotton Davidson]] was 7th in passing and [[Tom Flores]] was 8th.

[[Art Powell]] led the league with 722 yards receiving and was 2nd in catches with 43.

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======October 29, 1963======

=====Injury Updates=====

Right guard [[Sonny Bishop]] was still bothered by a knee injury sustained in the [[Jets]] game, but he wasn't expected to miss any more 
time.

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======October 30, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

**Signed off taxi squad**

[[Jesse Murdock]], fullback, by the [[Bills]]

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======October 31, 1963======

=====News=====

The city of Oakland said they were working on a plan to provide the team with a private practice field.

The team's current practice facility at Bushrod Park was open to public viewing, permitting other teams to watch and take note.

=====Injury Updates=====

Cornerback [[Tommy Morrow]] and guard [[Sonny Bishop]], both with leg injuries, were listed as questionable for the [[Chiefs]] game on November 3.

If Morrow was unable to go, [[Claude Gibson]] would take his place.

[[Bob Mischak]] or [[Ollie Spencer]] would go in for Bishop.

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======November 1, 1963======

=====Injury Updates=====

Cornerback [[Tommy Morrow]] (leg) and [[Jan Barrett]] (leg) were ruled out for the [[Chiefs]] game on the 3rd

Center [[Jim Otto]], halfback [[Bo Roberson]], guard [[Sonny Bishop]], and defensive end [[Jon Jelacic]] were all nursing various degrees of hurts but were expected to be able to play

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======November 2, 1963======

|[[november-1-1963|< Nov 1, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-3-1963|Nov 3, 1963 >]]|


======November 3, 1963======

=====Today's Game=====

The Raiders defeated the [[Chiefs]], 10-7, before a record 18,919 spectators at Frank Youell Field

[[Claude Gibson]] set a new AFL record with his 85-yard punt return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter

[[Tom Flores]] was in at quarterback for the first half with [[Cotton Davidson]] taking the second

The win gave the team their first three-game winning streak in franchise history

At [[Frank Youell Field]]
| | | | | |  Final  |
|[[Chiefs|Kansas City]]  |  0  |  7  |  0  |  0  |  7  |
|Oakland  |  3  |  0  |  0  |  7  |  10  |

1 OAK [[Mike Mercer]] 10 field goal\\
2 KC Abner Haynes 1 run (Tommy Brooker kick)\\
4 OAK [[Claude Gibson]] 85 punt return ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)

Head coaches - Hank Stram, [[Al Davis]]\\
Starting QBs - Len Dawson, [[Tom Flores]]


=====Transactions=====

Tight end [[Jan Barrett]] was placed on injured reserve before the game

Defensive back [[Warren Powers]] was activated off the taxi squad to take his place

=====Injury Updates=====

Wide receiver [[Dobie Craig]] injured his shoulder in the game

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======November 4, 1963======

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======November 5, 1963======

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======November 6, 1963======

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======November 7, 1963======

=====Injury Updates=====

[[Warren Powers]] was slated to start at right cornerback in tomorrow's rematch against the [[Chiefs]], replacing [[Jim McMillin]], who 
was nursing an ankle injury

Cornerback [[Tommy Morrow]]'s ankle was still bothering him, but he was expected to play

Wide receiver [[Dobie Craig]] was listed as questionable and [[Bo Roberson]] would start in his place

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|[[november-6-1963|< Nov 6, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-8-1963|Nov 8, 1963 >]]|

======November 8, 1963======

=====Today's Game=====

The Raiders pushed their win streak to four by beating the [[Chiefs]], 22-7, in their first trip to Kansas City

The Raider defense held the Chiefs to -22 yards net passing yards and 62 total offensive yards

[[Clem Daniels]] gained 133 yards on 31 carries

[[Tom Flores]] went all the way at quarterback and threw two touchdowns

November 8, 1963

At [[Municipal Stadium]]
| | | | | |  Final  |
|Oakland  |  3  |  19  |  0  |  0  |  22  |
|[[Chiefs|Kansas City]]  |  0  |  0  |  7  |  0  |  7  |

1 OAK [[Mike Mercer]] 14 field goal\\
2 OAK [[Mike Mercer]] 41 field goal\\
2 OAK [[Art Powell]] 24 pass from [[Tom Flores]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
2 OAK Safety, Jerrel Wilson tackled in end zone\\
3 KC Curtis McClinton 4 run (Jack Spikes kick)

Head coaches - [[Al Davis]], Hank Stram\\
Starting QBs - [[Tom Flores]], Len Dawson

=====Injury Updates=====

Cornerback [[Jim McMillin]] aggravated his ankle injury in pregame warmups and did not play

Nor did cornerback [[Tommy Morrow]], who was also dealing with ankle problems

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======November 9, 1963======

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======November 10, 1963======

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======November 11, 1963======

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======November 12, 1963======

=====News=====

According to the league's official statistics, the Raiders were 5th in total offense and 2nd in total defense

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======November 13, 1963======

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======November 14, 1963======

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======November 15, 1963======

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======November 16, 1963======

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======November 17, 1963======

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======November 18, 1963======

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======November 19, 1963======

=====News=====

According to the league's official statistics, the Raiders were still 5th in total offense and 2nd in total defense following their bye week

[[Clem Daniels]] led the league in rushing with 702 yards

[[Tom Flores]] was 6th in passing and [[Cotton Davidson]] was 9th

[[Art Powell]] was 3rd in receiving with 52 catches for 864 yards

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======November 20, 1963======

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======November 21, 1963======

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======November 22, 1963======

|[[november-21-1963|< Nov 21, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-23-1963|Nov 23, 1963 >]]|


======November 23, 1963======

=====News=====

A day after the murder of United States president John Kennedy, the AFL postponed their entire weekend schedule

The [[Broncos]] game scheduled for tomorrow was pushed to the 28th, Thanksgiving, with the other league games to be played on December 1

The Raiders other three remaining games were rescheduled to be played a week later: [[Chargers]] from December 1 to December 8, [[Titans|Oilers]] from December 8 to December 15, and [[Broncos]] from December 15 to December 22

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======November 24, 1963======

=====News=====

The AFL made a further adjustment to the Raiders' schedule in the wake of President Kennedy's murder

The [[Titans|Oilers]] and [[Broncos]] dates were swapped with the Broncos game now on December 15 and the Oilers game on December 22

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======November 25, 1963======

=====Injury Updates=====

Cornerbacks [[Tommy Morrow]] (ankle) and [[Jim McMillin]] (ankle) were listed as probable for the [[Broncos]] game on the 28th

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======November 26, 1963======

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======November 27, 1963======

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======November 28, 1963======

=====News=====

The Raiders won their fifth straight, beating the [[Broncos]], 26-10, in Denver

The Raiders now had seven wins on the season, a new franchise high

[[Tom Flores]] started the game but had to leave in the first half when a hard hit injured his shoulder

[[Cotton Davidson]] finished the contest

At [[Bears Stadium]]
| | | | | |  Final  |
|Oakland  |  2  |  0  |  14  |  10  |  26  |
|[[Broncos|Denver]]  |  0  |  3  |  0  |  7  |  10  |

1 OAK Safety, Billy Joe tackled in end zone\\
2 DEN Gene Mingo 52 field goal\\
3 OAK [[Bo Roberson]] 39 pass from [[Cotton Davidson]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
3 OAK [[Jon Jelacic]] 19 fumble recovery return ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
4 OAK [[Mike Mercer]] 16 field goal\\
4 OAK [[Glenn Shaw]] 1 run ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
4 DEN Billy Joe 34 pass from Don Breaux (Gene Mingo kick)

Head coaches - [[Al Davis]], Jack Faulkner\\
Starting QBs - [[Tom Flores]], John McCormick

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======November 29, 1963======

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======November 30, 1963======

=====Transaction=====

The Raiders made Arizona State fullback [[Tony Lorick]] their first-round pick (seventh overall) in the AFL draft

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======December 1, 1963======

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======December 2, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team signed their fourth-round draft pick, Boston University linebacker [[Bill Budness]]

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======December 3, 1963======

=====News=====

According to the league's official statistics released today, [[Clem Daniels]] was first in rushing with 702 yards.

[[Tom Flores]] was seventh and [[Cotton Davidson]] was eighth in passing.

=====Transactions=====

The team signed one of their two ninth-round draft picks, Lousiana Tech linebacker [[JR Williamson]].

Their other ninth-round pick, Kentucky tackle [[Herschel Turner]], signed with the Cardinals.

=====Injury Updates=====

Flores was expected to be ready to go against the [[Chargers]] on the 8th after hurting his shoulder in the Broncos game.

Guard [[Sonny Bishop]] (leg) was listed as questionable.

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======December 4, 1963======

=====Transaction=====

The Raiders' 12th-round pick, Georgia Tech quarterback [[Billy Lothridge]], signed with the Cowboys.

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======December 5, 1963======

=====Transaction=====

The Raiders' 13th-round pick, Georgia end [[Mickey Babb]], signed with the Eagles.

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======December 6, 1963======

=====News=====

A strange situation ensued when both the Raiders and the Colts claim to have signed Arizona State halfback [[Tony Lorick]].

Lorick was the Raiders' first-round draft pick and the Colts' second-round pick.

A //Los Angeles Sentinel// reporter, Brad Pye, claimed to have witnessed Lorick's signing of a Raiders contract a week ago and that Lorick had accepted a cash bonus from the team's representative.

Lorick claimed he hadn't signed with Oakland, but Pye produced a document, not the contract, signed by Lorick acknowledging that he had signed the contract.

The contract itself was now missing.

Raiders general manager [[Al Davis]] said they hadn't announced Lorick's signing to prevent the halfback from being eligible for an Arizona State bowl game.

AFL commissioner Joe Foss said the league would back Oakland's claim.

The team's tenth-round draft pick, Oregon halfback [[Mel Renfro]], signed with the Cowboys.

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|[[december-5-1963|< Dec 5, 1963]]|      |[[1963_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[december-7-1963|Dec 7, 1963 >]]|

======December 7, 1963======

=====News=====

The team's first-round draft pick [[Tony Lorick]] now admitted he had signed a contract with the Raiders after denying he had yesterday

However, he wouldn't elaborate or produce the signed document and said the team didn't have a copy

He further claimed to have returned both a $200 cash advance and a bonus check for $20,000 he had received from the team

He then denounced the Raiders' "fishy" and "high pressure" signing tactics

There was speculation that his college coach, Frank Kush of Arizona State, had become involved

The Colts said they had tried to sign Lorick on the 4th, but Lorick said he had agreed to terms with them on the 1st

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======December 8, 1963======

=====Today's Game=====

The Raiders came back from 27-10 deficit with a 31-point fourth quarter to beat the [[Chargers]], 41-27, at Frank Youell Field

The 31 fourth quarter points tied a team record set in the 1960 season finale against the [[Broncos]]

The win put the Raiders one game back of the Chargers in the Western Division race with two games left to play

[[Art Powell]] caught six passes for 132 yards and three touchdowns and went over 1,000 yards receiving for the season

At [[Frank Youell Field]]
| | | | | |  Final  |
|[[Chargers|San Diego]]  |  7  |  13  |  7  |  0  |  27  |
|Oakland  |  3  |  7  |  0  |  31  |  41  |

1 SD Don Norton 32 pass from Tobin Rote (George Blair kick)\\
1 OAK [[Mike Mercer]] 37 field goal\\
2 SD Bobby Jackson 14 run (George Blair kick)\\
2 OAK [[Art Powell]] 45 psas from [[Tom Flores]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
2 SD Jacque McKinnon 5 pass from Tobin Rote (kick failed)\\
3 SD Lance Alworth 15 pass from Tobin Rote (George Blair kick)\\
4 OAK [[Art Powell]] 10 pass from [[Cotton Davidson]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
4 OAK [[Mike Mercer]] 30 field goal\\
4 OAK [[Cotton Davidson]] 9 run ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
4 OAK [[Art Powell]] 40 pass from [[Cotton Davidson]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
4 OAK [[Alan Miller]] 2 run ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)

Head coaches - Sid Gillman, [[Al Davis]]\\
Starting QBs - Tobin Rote, [[Tom Flores]]


=====Injury Updates=====

Powell bruised his knee in the game and was rated day-to-day

Chargers halfback Keith Lincoln had to be hospitalized after the game when a hit by Raiders linebacker [[Dave Costa]] in the first 
quarter knocked him cold, splitting his helmet open

The hospital said Lincoln was in satisfactory condition

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======December 9, 1963======

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======December 10, 1963======

=====News=====

According to the league's official statistics, The Raiders were ranked 5th in total offense and 2nd in total defense, including 1st in pass defense

Based on the result of a coin toss conducted by the AFL, the [[Chargers]] would host a playoff game in San Diego in the event of a tie for the Western Division crown between the Raiders and the Chargers

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======December 11, 1963======

=====Injury Updates=====

Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] injured his ankle when he stepped in a hole on the field during practice and was deemed out for the [[Broncos]] game on the 15th

[[Jackie Simpson]] would take his place in the lineup

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======December 12, 1963======

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======December 13, 1963======

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======December 14, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team signed their second-round draft pick, Miami (FL) defensive tackle [[Dan Conners]]

Conners had also been picked by the Bears in the sixth round of the NFL draft

=====Injury Updates=====

Wide receiver [[Art Powell]], who injured his knee last week against the [[Chargers]] was pronounced good to go in tomorrow's [[Broncos]] game

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======December 15, 1963======

=====Today's Game=====

[[Tom Flores]] threw five touchdown passes to lead the Raiders to a 35-31 win over the [[Broncos]] at Frank Youell Field

The win was the team's seventh in a row and completed a Western Division sweep for the season

[[Clem Daniels]] caught five passes for 127 yards and a touchdown

The [[Chargers]] beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], 20-14, to remain one game in front of the Raiders going into the last weekend

The Raiders would finish at home against the Oilers, with the Chargers hosting the Broncos

At [[Frank Youell Field]]
| | | | | |  Final  |
|[[Broncos|Denver]]  |  7  |  3  |  14  |  7  |  31  |
|Oakland  |  14  |  7  |  7  |  7  |  35  |

1 OAK [[Bo Roberson]] 6 pass from [[Tom Flores]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
1 OAK [[Art Powell]] 13 pass from [[Tom Flores]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
1 DEN Billy Joe 14 run (Gene Mingo kick)\\
2 OAK [[Clem Daniels]] 20 pass from [[Tom Flores]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
2 DEN Gene Mingo 21 field goal\\
3 OAK [[Clem Daniels]] 27 pass from [[Tom Flores]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
3 DEN Gene Prebola 28 pass from Mickey Slaughter (Gene Mingo kick)\\
3 DEN Hewritt Dixon 28 run (Gene Mingo kick)\\
4 OAK [[Art Powell]] 34 pass from [[Tom Flores]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
4 DEN Lionel Taylor 35 pass from Mickey Slaughter (Gene Mingo kick)

Head coaches - Jack Faulkner, [[Al Davis]]\\
Starting QBs - Mickey Slaughter, [[Tom Flores]]

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======December 16, 1963======

=====News=====

In the continuing saga of the team's first-round draft pick, halfback [[Tony Lorick]], he said that he had signed the receipt for the payment of a $200 cash advance, but that he had destroyed six copies of the contract he had signed with the Raiders and vowed never to play for them

Public relations director [[Bill Tunnell]] resigned.

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======December 17, 1963======

=====News=====

Six Raiders were named to the Associated Press AFL All-Star first team: wide receiver [[Art Powell]], center [[Jim Otto]], halfback [[Clem Daniels]], middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]], cornerback [[Fred Williamson]], and safety [[Tommy Morrow]]

Guard [[Wayne Hawkins]], defensive end [[Dalva Allen]], and safety [[Joe Krakoski]] were named to the second team

Tackle [[Proverb Jacobs]], guard [[Sonny Bishop]], defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]], and cornerback [[Jim McMillin]] were given honorable mention

According to the league's official statistics, [[Clem Daniels]] was second with 940 rushing yards

[[Tom Flores]] was sixth in passing and [[Cotton Davidson]] was eighth

[[Art Powell]] was fourth with 63 receptions and second with 1,057 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns

As a team, the Raiders were third in total offense and second in total defense

The team's 11th-round draft pick, George quarterback [[Larry Rakestraw]], signed with the Bears.

=====Injury Updates=====

Matsos (ankle) was listed as questionable for the season-ender against the [[Titans|Oilers]] on the 22nd

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======December 18, 1963======

=====News=====

[[Al Davis]] was named AFL Coach of the Year by the Associated Press

=====Injury Updates=====

Tackle [[Proverb Jacobs]] (leg) and defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]] (leg) were listed as doubtful for the [[Titans|Oilers]] game on the 22nd

If they were unable to go, [[Ollie Spencer]] or [[Dan Birdwell]] would play for Jacobs and [[Jim Norris]] would play for Costa

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======December 19, 1963======

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======December 20, 1963======

=====News=====

The Newspaper Enterprise Association named their AFL All-League first team as voted on by the league's coaches and six Raiders were on it: wide receiver [[Art Powell]], center [[Jim Otto]], halfback [[Clem Daniels]], defensive end [[Dalva Allen]], cornerback [[Fred Williamson]], and safety [[Tommy Morrow]]

Guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] and middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] were named to the second team

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======December 21, 1963======

=====Injury Updates=====

The team's medical staff gave middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] (leg) the go-ahead to play in tomorrow's game against the [[Titans|Oilers]]

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======December 22, 1963======

=====News=====

In the season finale, the Raiders won their eighth straight in a wild 52-49 win over the [[Titans|Oilers]] at Frank Youell Field

The [[Chargers]] also won their game, 58-20, over [[Broncos|Denver]], relegating the Raiders to a second-place finish in the Western Division

The Raiders finished at 10-4-0, by far their best league mark

[[Tom Flores]] set new team records with 407 passing yards and six touchdowns

[[Clem Daniels]] gained 158 yards on 22 carries to boost his season's total to a new league record 1,098 yards

[[Art Powell]] caught four touchdown passes in the game to set another league record and his 247 yards (on 10 catches) was the second-highest total in league history

Other league records set: the Raiders' 588 yards of total offense, the teams' combined 1,063 yards of offense, 101 total combined points, 14 total combined touchdowns, and 11 combined touchdown passes

December 22, 1963

At [[Frank Youell Field]]
| | | | | |  Final  |
|[[Titans|Houston]]  |  14  |  21  |  14  |  0  |  49  |
|Oakland  |  7  |  28  |  7  |  10  |  52  |

1 OAK [[Claude Gibson]] 68 punt return ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
1 HTN Charley Hennigan 4 pass from George Blanda (George Blanda kick)\\
1 HTN Dave Smith 2 run (George Blanda kick)\\
2 HTN Willard Dewveall 12 pass from George Blanda (George Blanda kick)\\
2 OAK [[Ken Herock]] 7 pass from [[Tom Flores]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
2 OAK [[Clem Daniels]] 32 pass from [[Tom Flores]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
2 HTN Dave Smith 25 pass from George Blanda (George Blanda kick)\\
2 OAK [[Art Powell]] 80 pass from [[Tom Flores]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
2 HTN Charley Tolar 2 run (George Blanda kick)\\
2 OAK [[Art Powell]] 20 pass from [[Tom Flores]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
3 OAK [[Art Powell]] 44 pass from [[Tom Flores]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
3 HTN Willard Dewveall 31 pass from George Blanda (George Blanda kick)\\
3 HTN Bob McLeod 21 pass from George Blanda (George Blanda kick)\\
4 OAK [[Art Powell]] 22 pass from [[Tom Flores]] ([[Mike Mercer]] kick)\\
4 OAK [[Mike Mercer]] 39 field goal

Head coaches - Pop Ivy, [[Al Davis]]\\
Starting QBs - George Blanda, [[Tom Flores]]

=====Players=====

====Transactions====

**Removed from active roster**

[[Ollie Spencer]], tackle, sometime after the end of the season

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======December 23, 1963======

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======December 24, 1963======

=====News=====

According to the league's final official statistics, the Raiders finished third in both team offense and team defense

[[Clem Daniels]] led the league in rushing with 1,098 yards on 214 carries

[[Tom Flores]] finished second in passing

[[Art Powell]] led the league with 1,304 receiving yards and 16 receiving touchdowns, and finished second with 73 receptions and 96 points scored

United Press Internation named six players to their All-AFL first team: wide receiver [[Art Powell]], center [[Jim Otto]], middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]], safety [[Tommy Morrow]], cornerback [[Fred Williamson]], and halfback [[Clem Daniels]]

Defensive end [[Dalva Allen]] was named to the second team

Guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] and safety [[Joe Krakoski]] were given honorable mention

The team set a new home regular season attendance record at 149,246

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======December 25, 1963======

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======December 26, 1963======

=====News=====

United Press International named [[Al Davis]] their AFL Coach of the Year

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======December 27, 1963======

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======December 28, 1963======

=====News=====

Four Raiders were named to the Western Division's All-Star game roster: halfback [[Clem Daniels]], wide receiver [[Art Powell]], guard [[Wayne Hawkins]], and center [[Jim Otto]]

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======December 29, 1963======

=====News=====

//The Sporting News// announced their AFL All-Star team as selected by the league's players, which included five Raiders: halfback [[Clem Daniels]], wide receiver [[Art Powell]], center [[Jim Otto]], middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]], and cornerback [[Fred Williamson]]

Matsos and Williamson were added to the Western Division roster for the AFL All-Star game next month

=====Transactions=====

The team signed free agent tight end [[Reg Carolan]]

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======December 30, 1963======

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======December 31, 1963======

=====Transactions=====

The team signed Arizona State-Flagstaff tackle [[Rex Mirich]], their 20th-round pick in the 1963 draft.

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