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| - | * The Raiders signed their second-round draft pick, Florida State wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]] and his college teammate, free agent linebacker [[Dick Hermann]]. | + | The Raiders signed their second-round draft pick, Florida State wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]] and his college teammate, free agent linebacker [[Dick Hermann]]. |
| - | * They also announced they had signed rookie Nebraska halfback [[Kent McCloughan]]. McCloughan had been picked in the 11th round of the draft by the [[Titans|Oilers]], | + | They also announced they had signed rookie Nebraska halfback [[Kent McCloughan]]. McCloughan had been picked in the 11th round of the draft by the [[Titans|Oilers]], |
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| - | * The University of Nebraska' | + | The University of Nebraska' |
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| - | * The Raiders signed their third-round pick in the recent redshirt draft, LSU tackle [[Mickey Cox]]. | + | The Raiders signed their third-round pick in the recent redshirt draft, LSU tackle [[Mickey Cox]]. |
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| - | * The Raiders confirmed, once and for all, that they had signed rookie Nebraska halfback [[Kent McCloughan]], | + | The Raiders confirmed, once and for all, that they had signed rookie Nebraska halfback [[Kent McCloughan]], |
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| - | * [[Clem Daniels]] and [[Art Powell]] were among 21 Black players who left New Orleans, the site of the AFL All-Star Game, this morning in protest of the racist treatment they received there from cab drivers and business owners. By evening, AFL commissioner Joe Foss announced the site of the game had been moved to Houston. Upon the change, Daniels and Powell joined other Black players in agreeing to play at the new location. | + | [[Clem Daniels]] and [[Art Powell]] were among 21 Black players who left New Orleans, the site of the AFL All-Star Game, this morning in protest of the racist treatment they received there from cab drivers and business owners. By evening, AFL commissioner Joe Foss announced the site of the game had been moved to Houston. Upon the change, Daniels and Powell joined other Black players in agreeing to play at the new location. |
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| - | * Guard [[Bob Mischak]] had knee surgery sometime around this date and was hopeful that he would be ready to go when training camp opened in July. | + | Guard [[Bob Mischak]] had knee surgery sometime around this date and was hopeful that he would be ready to go when training camp opened in July. |
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| - | * After several days of negotiations a deal involving the Raiders receiver [[Bo Roberson]] and the [[Patriots]] fell through. The Pats were hoping to acquire Roberson, but Boston coach Mike Holovak rejected Oakland' | + | After several days of negotiations a deal involving the Raiders receiver [[Bo Roberson]] and the [[Patriots]] fell through. The Pats were hoping to acquire Roberson, but Boston coach Mike Holovak rejected Oakland' |
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| - | * The team signed a pair of free agent defensive tackles: [[Harry Rakowski]] out of The Citadel and Hofstra' | + | The team signed a pair of free agent defensive tackles: [[Harry Rakowski]] out of The Citadel and Hofstra' |
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| - | * The Raiders signed wide receiver [[Dobie Craig]], who had just been waived by the [[Titans|Oilers]]. | + | The Raiders signed wide receiver [[Dobie Craig]], who had just been waived by the [[Titans|Oilers]]. |
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| - | * The Raiders signed their 11th-round draft pick, Illinois tackle [[Bill Minor]]. | + | The Raiders signed their 11th-round draft pick, Illinois tackle [[Bill Minor]]. |
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| - | * Fullback [[Alan Miller]] announced he would be returning to the team for training camp in July after taking a year off to finish his law degree. | + | Fullback [[Alan Miller]] announced he would be returning to the team for training camp in July after taking a year off to finish his law degree. |
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| - | * NBC television announced they would broadcast all seven Raiders road games for the 1965 season to the Bay Area, a first for the team. | + | NBC television announced they would broadcast all seven Raiders road games for the 1965 season to the Bay Area, a first for the team. |
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| - | * The Raiders signed their 17th-round draft pick, Holy Cross defensive end [[John Dugan]], and also added free agent defensive tackle [[Pat Russ]]. Russ had been drafted by both the Raiders and the Vikings out of Purdue in 1961, but chose to sign with Minnesota where he played for two seasons. | + | The Raiders signed their 17th-round draft pick, Holy Cross defensive end [[John Dugan]], and also added free agent defensive tackle [[Pat Russ]]. Russ had been drafted by both the Raiders and the Vikings out of Purdue in 1961, but chose to sign with Minnesota where he played for two seasons. |
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| - | * Rookie defensive back [[Loren Hawley]] injured his knee in a rugby game and underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament. His availability for training camp was in doubt. | + | Rookie defensive back [[Loren Hawley]] injured his knee in a rugby game and underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament. His availability for training camp was in doubt. |
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| - | * The Raiders agreed to a new five-year deal with general manager/ | + | The Raiders agreed to a new five-year deal with general manager/ |
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| - | * The Raiders traded cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] to the [[Chiefs]] for Kansas City cornerback [[Dave Grayson]]. | + | The Raiders traded cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] to the [[Chiefs]] for Kansas City cornerback [[Dave Grayson]]. |
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| - | * Defensive lineman [[Dan Birdwell]] underwent surgery in his hometown of Houston to remove a bone chip in his right elbow. He had first noticed pain in the elbow during the 1964 training camp, but it wasn't properly diagnosed until this off-season. He was expected to be ready to go when the 1965 season camp was to open in July. | + | Defensive lineman [[Dan Birdwell]] underwent surgery in his hometown of Houston to remove a bone chip in his right elbow. He had first noticed pain in the elbow during the 1964 training camp, but it wasn't properly diagnosed until this off-season. He was expected to be ready to go when the 1965 season camp was to open in July. |
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| - | * The AFL released the 1965 regular season schedule with the Raiders opening at home against [[Chiefs|Kansas City]] on September 12. Oakland was scheduled to close the season in [[Chargers|San Diego]] on December 19. | + | The AFL released the 1965 regular season schedule with the Raiders opening at home against [[Chiefs|Kansas City]] on September 12. Oakland was scheduled to close the season in [[Chargers|San Diego]] on December 19. |
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| - | * Defensive back [[Warren Powers]] underwent surgery to remove calcium deposits in his left gluteus medius sometime in the past few days. The deposits had been causing pain in his left leg that bothered him during the 1964 season. He hoped to be ready to go when training camp started in July. | + | Defensive back [[Warren Powers]] underwent surgery to remove calcium deposits in his left gluteus medius sometime in the past few days. The deposits had been causing pain in his left leg that bothered him during the 1964 season. He hoped to be ready to go when training camp started in July. |
| - | * The Raiders announced their preseason schedule, which would open on August 7 against the [[Chargers]] in San Diego. The other dates on the schedule were: August 14 vs [[Broncos|Denver]] in Salt Lake City, August 22 vs the [[Chiefs]] at Frank Youell Field, August 28 vs the Chargers in Portland, and September 4 vs the Broncos in Sacramento. | + | The Raiders announced their preseason schedule, which would open on August 7 against the [[Chargers]] in San Diego. The other dates on the schedule were: August 14 vs [[Broncos|Denver]] in Salt Lake City, August 22 vs the [[Chiefs]] at Frank Youell Field, August 28 vs the Chargers in Portland, and September 4 vs the Broncos in Sacramento. |
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| - | * The Raiders signed free agent Utah State defensive back [[Darell Steele]]. | + | The Raiders signed free agent Utah State defensive back [[Darell Steele]]. |
| - | * They also signed free agent USC center [[Dave Morgan]] sometime on or before this date. | + | They also signed free agent USC center [[Dave Morgan]] sometime on or before this date. |
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| - | * The Raiders signed a pair of free agent defensive linemen: [[Gorden Kelly]], formerly with the Redskins and 49ers, and Southern University rookie [[Richard Jackson]]. | + | The Raiders signed a pair of free agent defensive linemen: [[Gorden Kelly]], formerly with the Redskins and 49ers, and Southern University rookie [[Richard Jackson]]. |
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| - | * The Raiders signed free agent fullback [[Roger Hagberg]]. Hagberg played his college ball at Minnesota, then spent three years with Winnipeg in the CFL. | + | The Raiders signed free agent fullback [[Roger Hagberg]]. Hagberg played his college ball at Minnesota, then spent three years with Winnipeg in the CFL. |
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| - | * The Raiders signed free agent USC linebacker [[Ernie Pye]] sometime on or before this date. | + | The Raiders signed free agent USC linebacker [[Ernie Pye]] sometime on or before this date. |
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| - | * Raiders co-owner [[Wayne Valley]] underwent a six-hour surgical procedure to fix what was termed a " | + | Raiders co-owner [[Wayne Valley]] underwent a six-hour surgical procedure to fix what was termed a " |
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| - | * The Raiders acquired quarterback [[Dick Wood]] from the [[Jets]] in a trade for a future consideration that turned out to be Oakland' | + | The Raiders acquired quarterback [[Dick Wood]] from the [[Jets]] in a trade for a future consideration that turned out to be Oakland' |
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| - | * The Raiders announced the signing of seven free agents: ex-[[Broncos]] defensive end [[Ike Lassiter]], Oregon State halfback [[Leroy Whittle]], University of Houston defensive end [[Randall Dorsett]], Minnesota-Duluth halfback [[Roger Halverson]], | + | The Raiders announced the signing of seven free agents: ex-[[Broncos]] defensive end [[Ike Lassiter]], Oregon State halfback [[Leroy Whittle]], University of Houston defensive end [[Randall Dorsett]], Minnesota-Duluth halfback [[Roger Halverson]], |
| - | * They also hired [[Marv Roberson]] as an assistant trainer under [[George Anderson]]. | + | They also hired [[Marv Roberson]] as an assistant trainer under [[George Anderson]]. |
| - | * Defensive back [[Louis Guy]] announced his retirement from pro football. | + | Defensive back [[Louis Guy]] announced his retirement from pro football. |
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| - | * The Raiders signed University of Dayton wide receiver [[Keith Smith]] sometime on or before this date. | + | The Raiders signed University of Dayton wide receiver [[Keith Smith]] sometime on or before this date. |
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| - | * Raiders training camp opened with the reporting of rookies and less-experience veterans in Santa Rosa. Quarterbacks [[Tom Flores]], [[Cotton Davidson]], and [[Lee Grosscup]] were also on hand. | + | Raiders training camp opened with the reporting of rookies and less-experience veterans in Santa Rosa. Quarterbacks [[Tom Flores]], [[Cotton Davidson]], and [[Lee Grosscup]] were also on hand. |
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| - | * Wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]], | + | Wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]], |
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| - | * [[Billy Cannon]] got his first work in at his new position, wide receiver, after having spent his first five AFL seasons at fullback. | + | [[Billy Cannon]] got his first work in at his new position, wide receiver, after having spent his first five AFL seasons at fullback. |
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| - | * Rookie tackle [[Mickey Cox]] injured his knee in practice. He had recently undergone surgery on the joint and it was feared he could be out for the season. | + | Rookie tackle [[Mickey Cox]] injured his knee in practice. He had recently undergone surgery on the joint and it was feared he could be out for the season. |
| - | * Rookie defensive end [[John Dugan]] pulled a thigh muscle and was expected to miss a few days of practice. | + | Rookie defensive end [[John Dugan]] pulled a thigh muscle and was expected to miss a few days of practice. |
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| - | * The coaches moved rookie [[Ernie Pye]] from linebacker to safety. | + | The coaches moved rookie [[Ernie Pye]] from linebacker to safety. |
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| - | * All but three remaining veterans reported to training camp. | + | All but three remaining veterans reported to training camp. |
| - | * Tackle [[Ken Rice]] was attending to a personal matter, guard [[Bob Mischak]] was still rehabbing a knee injury at Tulane University, and fullback [[Alan Miller]] was putting the finishing touches on his law degree. All three players' | + | Tackle [[Ken Rice]] was attending to a personal matter, guard [[Bob Mischak]] was still rehabbing a knee injury at Tulane University, and fullback [[Alan Miller]] was putting the finishing touches on his law degree. All three players' |
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| - | * Defensive end [[Randall Dorsett]] voluntarily left training camp. | + | Defensive end [[Randall Dorsett]] voluntarily left training camp. |
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| - | * Linebacker [[Bill Minor]] missed practice with an ankle sprain and defensive end [[John Dugan]] was still out with a pulled thigh muscle. | + | Linebacker [[Bill Minor]] missed practice with an ankle sprain and defensive end [[John Dugan]] was still out with a pulled thigh muscle. |
| - | * Defensive back [[Warren Powers]] suffered a scratched cornea and was expected to miss a few days. | + | Defensive back [[Warren Powers]] suffered a scratched cornea and was expected to miss a few days. |
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| - | * Tackle [[Ken Rice]] was still missing from camp, but his absence was no longer excused and he would face fines upon his return, according to the team. | + | Tackle [[Ken Rice]] was still missing from camp, but his absence was no longer excused and he would face fines upon his return, according to the team. |
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| - | * The Raiders waived defensive back [[Art Haskins]]. | + | The Raiders waived defensive back [[Art Haskins]]. |
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| - | * The Raiders signed guard [[Marv Marinovich]] sometime on or around this date. Marinovich had been by selected by Oakland in a redshirt draft in 1962 but bounced around with the Rams and Vikings before joining the AFL. | + | The Raiders signed guard [[Marv Marinovich]] sometime on or around this date. Marinovich had been by selected by Oakland in a redshirt draft in 1962 but bounced around with the Rams and Vikings before joining the AFL. |
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| - | * Rookie linebacker [[Bill Minor]] was back at work after missing a couple of days with an ankle injury. | + | Rookie linebacker [[Bill Minor]] was back at work after missing a couple of days with an ankle injury. |
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| - | * Tackle [[Frank Youso]] underwent surgery to remove a swollen bursa sac in his foot and was expected to be out for about three weeks. | + | Tackle [[Frank Youso]] underwent surgery to remove a swollen bursa sac in his foot and was expected to be out for about three weeks. |
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| - | * Fullback [[Alan Miller]] finally completed the final work associated with getting his law degree and reported to training camp. | + | Fullback [[Alan Miller]] finally completed the final work associated with getting his law degree and reported to training camp. |
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| - | * The Raider coaches conducted the first scrimmage of training camp. | + | The Raider coaches conducted the first scrimmage of training camp. |
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| - | * Defensive end [[Ben Davidson]] stepped in a hole on the practice field, injuring his ankle. Raiders head trainer [[George Anderson]] said he expected Davidson to miss no more than a few days of practice. | + | Defensive end [[Ben Davidson]] stepped in a hole on the practice field, injuring his ankle. Raiders head trainer [[George Anderson]] said he expected Davidson to miss no more than a few days of practice. |
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| - | * Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] injured his right arm during a passing drill. The extent of his injury was yet to be determined, as was the length of his absence from the practice field. | + | Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] injured his right arm during a passing drill. The extent of his injury was yet to be determined, as was the length of his absence from the practice field. |
| - | * Tight end [[Richard Jackson]] broke his jaw in a collision with defensive end [[Carleton Oats]]. | + | Tight end [[Richard Jackson]] broke his jaw in a collision with defensive end [[Carleton Oats]]. |
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| - | * The Raiders acquired running back [[Keith Kinderman]] in a trade with the [[Chargers]]. What the Chargers got in return was not reported. | + | The Raiders acquired running back [[Keith Kinderman]] in a trade with the [[Chargers]]. What the Chargers got in return was not reported. |
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| - | * Raiders head coach [[Al Davis]] said quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] would miss the exhibition opener against [[Chargers|San Diego]] on the 7th because of a sore throwing arm. | + | Raiders head coach [[Al Davis]] said quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] would miss the exhibition opener against [[Chargers|San Diego]] on the 7th because of a sore throwing arm. |
| - | * Running back [[Clem Daniels]] was doubtful for the same contest because of a bruised heel. | + | Running back [[Clem Daniels]] was doubtful for the same contest because of a bruised heel. |
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| - | * The Raiders released wide receiver [[Keith Smith]] and linebacker [[Ernie Pye]]. | + | The Raiders released wide receiver [[Keith Smith]] and linebacker [[Ernie Pye]]. |
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| - | * Tight end [[Jan Barrett]] (knee) was ruled out for the exhibition opener on the 7th in [[Chargers|San Diego]]. | + | Tight end [[Jan Barrett]] (knee) was ruled out for the exhibition opener on the 7th in [[Chargers|San Diego]]. |
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| - | * Guard [[Bob Mischak]] finally reported to camp after spending the past few weeks in New Orleans, with team permission, rehabbing a knee injury. The team said he still wasn't ready to practice or play yet. | + | Guard [[Bob Mischak]] finally reported to camp after spending the past few weeks in New Orleans, with team permission, rehabbing a knee injury. The team said he still wasn't ready to practice or play yet. |
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| - | * The Raiders announced some lineup changes in advance of tomorrow' | + | The Raiders announced some lineup changes in advance of tomorrow' |
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| - | * The Raiders beat the [[Chargers]], | + | The Raiders beat the [[Chargers]], |
| - | * Neither [[Tom Flores]] nor [[Cotton Davidson]] played at quarterback. Head coach [[Al Davis]] put in [[Dick Wood]] for the first half and [[Lee Grosscup]] for the second. | + | Neither [[Tom Flores]] nor [[Cotton Davidson]] played at quarterback. Head coach [[Al Davis]] put in [[Dick Wood]] for the first half and [[Lee Grosscup]] for the second. |
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| - | * Three Raiders suffered injuries in the game: tackle [[Rex Mirich]] (muscle pull), defensive back [[Claude Gibson]] (pulled thigh muscle), and defensive end [[Dalva Allen]] (bruised knee). | + | Three Raiders suffered injuries in the game: tackle [[Rex Mirich]] (muscle pull), defensive back [[Claude Gibson]] (pulled thigh muscle), and defensive end [[Dalva Allen]] (bruised knee). |
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| - | * Tackle [[Harry Schuh]], halfback [[Larry Todd]], and wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]] joined the team after playing in the College All-Star Game against the Browns on the 6th. | + | Tackle [[Harry Schuh]], halfback [[Larry Todd]], and wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]] joined the team after playing in the College All-Star Game against the Browns on the 6th. |
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| - | * The Raiders waived halfback [[Leroy Whittle]], defensive end [[John Dugan]], and defensive back [[Darell Steele]]. | + | The Raiders waived halfback [[Leroy Whittle]], defensive end [[John Dugan]], and defensive back [[Darell Steele]]. |
| - | * The team offered a camp invitation to East Texas State defensive end [[Fred Polser]], who had recently washed out of 49ers training camp but, according to at least one reporter, he left immediately, | + | The team offered a camp invitation to East Texas State defensive end [[Fred Polser]], who had recently washed out of 49ers training camp but, according to at least one reporter, he left immediately, |
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| - | * The coaches made some lineup adjustments for tomorrow night' | + | The coaches made some lineup adjustments for tomorrow night' |
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| - | * Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] (arm), tackle [[Frank Youso]] (foot), guard [[Bob Mischak]] (knee), and tight end [[Richard Jackson]] (jaw), would all miss a second straight game with injuries. | + | Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] (arm), tackle [[Frank Youso]] (foot), guard [[Bob Mischak]] (knee), and tight end [[Richard Jackson]] (jaw), would all miss a second straight game with injuries. |
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| - | * The [[Broncos]] beat the Raiders, 27-17, in a preseason contest at Ute Stadium in Salt Lake City. | + | The [[Broncos]] beat the Raiders, 27-17, in a preseason contest at Ute Stadium in Salt Lake City. |
| - | * Prior to the game, head coach [[Al Davis]] had decided to go with [[Gus Otto]] over [[Clancy Osborne]] at right linebacker and [[Ken Herock]] over [[Fred Gillett]] at tight end. | + | Prior to the game, head coach [[Al Davis]] had decided to go with [[Gus Otto]] over [[Clancy Osborne]] at right linebacker and [[Ken Herock]] over [[Fred Gillett]] at tight end. |
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| - | * Safety [[Joe Krakoski]] suffered a broken nose in the contest. | + | Safety [[Joe Krakoski]] suffered a broken nose in the contest. |
| - | * Linebacker [[JR Williamson]] injured his knee and was expected to be out three weeks or so. | + | Linebacker [[JR Williamson]] injured his knee and was expected to be out three weeks or so. |
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| - | * The training staff announced that quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] (arm) would probably be ready to make his first appearance of the preseason on the 22nd in Oakland against the [[Chiefs]]. Tackle [[Frank Youso]] (foot) was still likely to be out, though. | + | The training staff announced that quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] (arm) would probably be ready to make his first appearance of the preseason on the 22nd in Oakland against the [[Chiefs]]. Tackle [[Frank Youso]] (foot) was still likely to be out, though. |
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| - | * Tackle [[Frank Youso]] (foot) and defensive end [[Dalva Allen]] (knee) were ruled out for the [[Chiefs]] game on the 22nd. | + | Tackle [[Frank Youso]] (foot) and defensive end [[Dalva Allen]] (knee) were ruled out for the [[Chiefs]] game on the 22nd. |
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| - | * The Raiders released tight end [[Fred Gillett]]. | + | The Raiders released tight end [[Fred Gillett]]. |
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| - | * The coaching staff made some lineup maneuvers to cover gaps caused by injuries. [[Dick Hermann]] was installed at left linebacker to cover for the injured [[JR Williamson]]. [[Dan Conners]] was switched from the middle to the left side to back up Hermann. [[Arch Matsos]] was back in the middle after recovering from his shoulder injury, and [[Warren Powers]] would take over the right safety spot from [[Joe Krakoski]]. | + | The coaching staff made some lineup maneuvers to cover gaps caused by injuries. [[Dick Hermann]] was installed at left linebacker to cover for the injured [[JR Williamson]]. [[Dan Conners]] was switched from the middle to the left side to back up Hermann. [[Arch Matsos]] was back in the middle after recovering from his shoulder injury, and [[Warren Powers]] would take over the right safety spot from [[Joe Krakoski]]. |
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| - | * The coaching staff moved [[Billy Cannon]] from wide receiver to tight end, where he would back up [[Ken Herock]]. | + | The coaching staff moved [[Billy Cannon]] from wide receiver to tight end, where he would back up [[Ken Herock]]. |
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| - | * Tackle [[Frank Youso]] was back on the practice field nearly a month after undergoing foot surgery. The team's medical staff said he wasn't ready to play against the [[Chiefs]] on the 22nd. | + | Tackle [[Frank Youso]] was back on the practice field nearly a month after undergoing foot surgery. The team's medical staff said he wasn't ready to play against the [[Chiefs]] on the 22nd. |
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| - | * The Raiders beat the [[Chiefs]], 23-6, in a preseason game at Frank Youell Field. | + | The Raiders beat the [[Chiefs]], 23-6, in a preseason game at Frank Youell Field. |
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| - | * Linebacker [[Clancy Osborne]] hyperextended his knee in the contest and his status for the [[Chargers]] game on the 28th was uncertain. | + | Linebacker [[Clancy Osborne]] hyperextended his knee in the contest and his status for the [[Chargers]] game on the 28th was uncertain. |
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| - | * Guard [[Ken Rice]] finally joined the team after missing the first five weeks of training camp attending to personal matters. He did so without permission of the team and faced a fine of an undisclosed amount. | + | Guard [[Ken Rice]] finally joined the team after missing the first five weeks of training camp attending to personal matters. He did so without permission of the team and faced a fine of an undisclosed amount. |
| - | * Defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]] sat out practice with a stomach bug. | + | Defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]] sat out practice with a stomach bug. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders waived the following players: quarterback [[Lee Grosscup]], tackle [[Doug Brown]], wide receiver [[Dobie Craig]], linebacker [[Bill Minor]], guard [[Gorden Kelly]], and center [[Dave Morgan]]. | + | The Raiders waived the following players: quarterback [[Lee Grosscup]], tackle [[Doug Brown]], wide receiver [[Dobie Craig]], linebacker [[Bill Minor]], guard [[Gorden Kelly]], and center [[Dave Morgan]]. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * The team expected tackle [[Frank Youso]] (foot) and defensive end [[Dalva Allen]] (knee) to play against the [[Chargers]] on the 28th. Linebacker [[JR Williamson]] (knee) was ruled out for the game. | + | The team expected tackle [[Frank Youso]] (foot) and defensive end [[Dalva Allen]] (knee) to play against the [[Chargers]] on the 28th. Linebacker [[JR Williamson]] (knee) was ruled out for the game. |
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| - | * The coaches moved guard [[Marv Marinovich]] to center to give him some experience at the position should the team need a backup at the position behind [[Jim Otto]]. | + | The coaches moved guard [[Marv Marinovich]] to center to give him some experience at the position should the team need a backup at the position behind [[Jim Otto]]. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders waived tight end [[Jan Barrett]], defensive end [[Richard Jackson]], and fullback [[Ernie Jones]]. | + | The Raiders waived tight end [[Jan Barrett]], defensive end [[Richard Jackson]], and fullback [[Ernie Jones]]. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Defensive back [[Howie Williams]] and wide receiver [[Art Powell]] sat out practice with minor hurts, but weren' | + | Defensive back [[Howie Williams]] and wide receiver [[Art Powell]] sat out practice with minor hurts, but weren' |
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| - | * Head coach [[Al Davis]] said the team would sit quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] and injured arm against the [[Chargers]] on the 28th. [[Tom Flores]] would start, and [[Dick Wood]] would play the second half. | + | Head coach [[Al Davis]] said the team would sit quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] and injured arm against the [[Chargers]] on the 28th. [[Tom Flores]] would start, and [[Dick Wood]] would play the second half. |
| - | * Tackle [[Bob Svihus]] and defensive end [[Dalva Allen]] were the latest victims of the stomach that first invaded the team's ranks a couple of days ago. | + | Tackle [[Bob Svihus]] and defensive end [[Dalva Allen]] were the latest victims of the stomach that first invaded the team's ranks a couple of days ago. |
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| - | * Tackle [[Bob Svihus]] and defensive end [[Dalva Allen]] were mostly recovered from the stomach virus they had been fighting and were expected to be available tomorrow night against the [[Chargers]]. | + | Tackle [[Bob Svihus]] and defensive end [[Dalva Allen]] were mostly recovered from the stomach virus they had been fighting and were expected to be available tomorrow night against the [[Chargers]]. |
| =====Transaction===== | =====Transaction===== | ||
| - | * Tackle [[Dick Klein]] announced his retirement from pro football. | + | Tackle [[Dick Klein]] announced his retirement from pro football. |
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| - | * The [[Chargers]] beat the Raiders, 46-17, in a preseason contest at Multnomah Stadium in Portland, Oregon. | + | The [[Chargers]] beat the Raiders, 46-17, in a preseason contest at Multnomah Stadium in Portland, Oregon. |
| - | * The coaches tried defensive back [[Larry Todd]] out at halfback during the game. | + | The coaches tried defensive back [[Larry Todd]] out at halfback during the game. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Linebackers [[Arch Matsos]] and [[Bill Budness]] each sustained a possible concussion and defensive back [[Dave Grayson]] sprained his ankle. None of the players were expected to miss the preseason closer against the [[Broncos]] in Sacramento on September 4. | + | Linebackers [[Arch Matsos]] and [[Bill Budness]] each sustained a possible concussion and defensive back [[Dave Grayson]] sprained his ankle. None of the players were expected to miss the preseason closer against the [[Broncos]] in Sacramento on September 4. |
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| - | * The Raiders waived linebacker [[Clancy Osborne]] and defensive tackle [[Pat Russ]]. Osborne received an injury designation along with his waiver notice. | + | The Raiders waived linebacker [[Clancy Osborne]] and defensive tackle [[Pat Russ]]. Osborne received an injury designation along with his waiver notice. |
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| - | * The Raiders placed quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] (arm) on the injured deferred list, but expected to be able to re-activate him for the regular season opener against the [[Chiefs]] on the 12th. | + | The Raiders placed quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] (arm) on the injured deferred list, but expected to be able to re-activate him for the regular season opener against the [[Chiefs]] on the 12th. |
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| - | * [[JR Williamson]] was back at practice after recovering from his knee injury suffered in the [[Broncos]] game a couple of weeks ago. The coaches moved him to the right side from his old left linebacker spot where he would back up [[Gus Otto]]. | + | [[JR Williamson]] was back at practice after recovering from his knee injury suffered in the [[Broncos]] game a couple of weeks ago. The coaches moved him to the right side from his old left linebacker spot where he would back up [[Gus Otto]]. |
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| - | * The Raiders closed out the preseason with a 30-20 win over the [[Broncos]] at Hughes Stadium in Sacramento. | + | The Raiders closed out the preseason with a 30-20 win over the [[Broncos]] at Hughes Stadium in Sacramento. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] left the game in the second quarter with a concussion and possible skull fracture. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and observation. | + | Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] left the game in the second quarter with a concussion and possible skull fracture. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and observation. |
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| - | * Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] was still in the hospital with a concussion and fractured cheekbone suffered in the [[Broncos]] game on the 4th, but the Raiders continued to harbor hopes he would be ready for the regular season opener against the [[Chiefs]] on the 12th. | + | Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] was still in the hospital with a concussion and fractured cheekbone suffered in the [[Broncos]] game on the 4th, but the Raiders continued to harbor hopes he would be ready for the regular season opener against the [[Chiefs]] on the 12th. |
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| - | * The Raiders waived four players: defensive end [[Dalva Allen]], defensive back [[Tommy Morrow]], running back [[Bob Jackson]], and running back [[Keith Kinderman]]. | + | The Raiders waived four players: defensive end [[Dalva Allen]], defensive back [[Tommy Morrow]], running back [[Bob Jackson]], and running back [[Keith Kinderman]]. |
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| - | * The coaches moved linebacker [[JR Williamson]] back to the left side after a brief, experimental visit behind [[Gus Otto]] on the right. [[Dan Conners]] was moved from left linebacker to middle linebacker behind [[Bill Budness]], who himself was spelling the injured [[Arch Matsos]]. Matsos had been discharged from the hospital following treatment for concussion and a fractured cheekbone and was back on the practice field, but did not participate in drills. | + | The coaches moved linebacker [[JR Williamson]] back to the left side after a brief, experimental visit behind [[Gus Otto]] on the right. [[Dan Conners]] was moved from left linebacker to middle linebacker behind [[Bill Budness]], who himself was spelling the injured [[Arch Matsos]]. Matsos had been discharged from the hospital following treatment for concussion and a fractured cheekbone and was back on the practice field, but did not participate in drills. |
| - | * [[Howie Williams]] was installed at right safety. | + | [[Howie Williams]] was installed at right safety. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders waived three players: wide receiver [[Bill Miller]], guard [[Marv Marinovich]], | + | The Raiders waived three players: wide receiver [[Bill Miller]], guard [[Marv Marinovich]], |
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| - | * Today marked with the end of training camp. The team would move their practices to a high school field in Heyward for the season. | + | Today marked with the end of training camp. The team would move their practices to a high school field in Heyward for the season. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]], with head injuries, was placed on the injured deferred list and [[Dick Hermann]] was recalled from waivers to take his spot on the active roster. | + | Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]], with head injuries, was placed on the injured deferred list and [[Dick Hermann]] was recalled from waivers to take his spot on the active roster. |
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| - | * The Raiders opened the 1965 regular season with a 37-10 win over the [[Chiefs]] at Frank Youell Field. | + | The Raiders opened the 1965 regular season with a 37-10 win over the [[Chiefs]] at Frank Youell Field. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Quarterback [[Tom Flores]] took a blow to the head on the third play of the game that knocked him woozy. He stayed in for two more series before giving way to [[Dick Wood]]. | + | Quarterback [[Tom Flores]] took a blow to the head on the third play of the game that knocked him woozy. He stayed in for two more series before giving way to [[Dick Wood]]. |
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| - | * The Raiders medical staff reported that quarterback [[Tom Flores]] had recovered from the concussion he suffered in the season opener against the [[Chiefs]]. | + | The Raiders medical staff reported that quarterback [[Tom Flores]] had recovered from the concussion he suffered in the season opener against the [[Chiefs]]. |
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| - | * Head coach [[Al Davis]] said [[Tom Flores]] would start at quarterback on the 19th against the [[Chargers]]. He also planned to start [[Dan Conners]] at left linebacker over [[JR Williamson]], | + | Head coach [[Al Davis]] said [[Tom Flores]] would start at quarterback on the 19th against the [[Chargers]]. He also planned to start [[Dan Conners]] at left linebacker over [[JR Williamson]], |
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| - | * The [[Chargers]] defeated the Raiders, 17-6, at Frank Youell Field. [[Tom Flores]] started the game at quarterback and played the first half. Head coach [[Al Davis]] pulled him at halftime in favor of [[Dick Wood]], who went the rest of the way. | + | The [[Chargers]] defeated the Raiders, 17-6, at Frank Youell Field. [[Tom Flores]] started the game at quarterback and played the first half. Head coach [[Al Davis]] pulled him at halftime in favor of [[Dick Wood]], who went the rest of the way. |
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| - | * Defensive back [[Warren Powers]] sprained his right ankle in practice. His availability for the [[Titans|Oilers]] game was yet to be determined. | + | Defensive back [[Warren Powers]] sprained his right ankle in practice. His availability for the [[Titans|Oilers]] game was yet to be determined. |
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| - | * An unidentified intruder broke into the team's Hayward practice facility and stole some equipment. The thief was not caught. | + | An unidentified intruder broke into the team's Hayward practice facility and stole some equipment. The thief was not caught. |
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| - | * The Raiders activated middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] from the injured deferred list and made room for him by placing defensive back [[Warren Powers]] and his injured ankle on the list. Matsos wouldn' | + | The Raiders activated middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] from the injured deferred list and made room for him by placing defensive back [[Warren Powers]] and his injured ankle on the list. Matsos wouldn' |
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| - | * The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], | + | The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], |
| - | * Dan Birdwell started at left defensive tackle. | + | Dan Birdwell started at left defensive tackle. |
| - | * Former Raiders fullback [[Jesse Murdock]] died as the result of injuries sustained in an early morning car crash in Richmond. | + | Former Raiders fullback [[Jesse Murdock]] died as the result of injuries sustained in an early morning car crash in Richmond. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Safety [[Joe Kraskoski]] suffered a bruised thigh in the game and his status was day-to-day. | + | Safety [[Joe Kraskoski]] suffered a bruised thigh in the game and his status was day-to-day. |
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| - | * The coaches made several lineup changes for tomorrow' | + | The coaches made several lineup changes for tomorrow' |
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| - | * The Raiders fell to the [[Bills]], 17-12, in Buffalo. | + | The Raiders fell to the [[Bills]], 17-12, in Buffalo. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Center [[Jim Otto]] suffered a mild heel injury in the game and defensive back [[Howie Williams]] pulled a thigh muscle. | + | Center [[Jim Otto]] suffered a mild heel injury in the game and defensive back [[Howie Williams]] pulled a thigh muscle. |
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| - | * Center [[Jim Otto]] (heel) and defensive back [[Howie Williams]] (thigh) were expected to be ready to play against the [[Patriots]] on the 8th. | + | Center [[Jim Otto]] (heel) and defensive back [[Howie Williams]] (thigh) were expected to be ready to play against the [[Patriots]] on the 8th. |
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| - | * Though recent reports said he was nursing a bruised thigh, safety [[Joe Krakoski]] was sent to the injured deferred list with a "sort foot". His spot on the active roster was taken by [[Warren Powers]]. | + | Though recent reports said he was nursing a bruised thigh, safety [[Joe Krakoski]] was sent to the injured deferred list with a "sort foot". His spot on the active roster was taken by [[Warren Powers]]. |
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| - | * Safety [[Claude Gibson]] was battling tonsillitis and his status for tomorrow' | + | Safety [[Claude Gibson]] was battling tonsillitis and his status for tomorrow' |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders activated quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] from the injured deferred list but did not announce a move that opened up the roster spot. Davidson would back up [[Tom Flores]] in tomorrow' | + | The Raiders activated quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] from the injured deferred list but did not announce a move that opened up the roster spot. Davidson would back up [[Tom Flores]] in tomorrow' |
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| - | * [[Art Powell]] caught a team record 11 passes in the Raiders' | + | [[Art Powell]] caught a team record 11 passes in the Raiders' |
| - | * Head coach [[Al Davis]] put [[Billy Cannon]] in the starting lineup at tight end ahead of [[Ken Herock]]. | + | Head coach [[Al Davis]] put [[Billy Cannon]] in the starting lineup at tight end ahead of [[Ken Herock]]. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]] left the game in the first quarter with an ankle injury. He was taken to a local hospital for x-rays, which proved negative. | + | Defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]] left the game in the first quarter with an ankle injury. He was taken to a local hospital for x-rays, which proved negative. |
| - | * Linebacker [[Dick Hermann]] left the game after a blow to the head, but he was expected to be able to play against the [[Jets]] on the 16th. | + | Linebacker [[Dick Hermann]] left the game after a blow to the head, but he was expected to be able to play against the [[Jets]] on the 16th. |
| - | * Fullback [[Alan Miller]] left the game in the fourth quarter because of a flare-up of his stomach ulcer. | + | Fullback [[Alan Miller]] left the game in the fourth quarter because of a flare-up of his stomach ulcer. |
| - | * Guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] suffered a bruised thigh in the second quarter, but stayed in the game. | + | Guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] suffered a bruised thigh in the second quarter, but stayed in the game. |
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| - | * Left guard [[Ken Rice]] his leg in practice and his status for the [[Jets]] game on the 16th was uncertain. [[Rich Zecher]] would take his spot in the lineup if he couldn' | + | Left guard [[Ken Rice]] his leg in practice and his status for the [[Jets]] game on the 16th was uncertain. [[Rich Zecher]] would take his spot in the lineup if he couldn' |
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| - | * Defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]], who injured his ankle in last week's game in Boston was ruled out to participate in tomorrow' | + | Defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]], who injured his ankle in last week's game in Boston was ruled out to participate in tomorrow' |
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| - | * The Raiders and [[Jets]] played to a 24-24 tie in New York. Raiders placekicker [[Gene Mingo]] missed two field goals, of 28 and 42 yards, in the last minute and a half, either of which would have given Oakland the win. | + | The Raiders and [[Jets]] played to a 24-24 tie in New York. Raiders placekicker [[Gene Mingo]] missed two field goals, of 28 and 42 yards, in the last minute and a half, either of which would have given Oakland the win. |
| - | * Guard [[Ken Rice]] was able to play despite injuring his leg in practice earlier in the week. | + | Guard [[Ken Rice]] was able to play despite injuring his leg in practice earlier in the week. |
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| - | * Head coach [[Al Davis]] announced rookie wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]] would make his Raiders debut on the 24th against the [[Patriots]] in Oakland. He also said [[Mike Mercer]] would replace [[Gene Mingo]] on field goals. | + | Head coach [[Al Davis]] announced rookie wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]] would make his Raiders debut on the 24th against the [[Patriots]] in Oakland. He also said [[Mike Mercer]] would replace [[Gene Mingo]] on field goals. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The team traded wide receiver [[Bo Roberson]] to the [[Bills]] for a pair of players to be named later. | + | The team traded wide receiver [[Bo Roberson]] to the [[Bills]] for a pair of players to be named later. |
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| - | * The Raiders activated safety [[Joe Krakoski]] from the injured deferred list. | + | The Raiders activated safety [[Joe Krakoski]] from the injured deferred list. |
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| - | * The Raiders beat the [[Patriots]], | + | The Raiders beat the [[Patriots]], |
| - | * Oakland quarterback [[Tom Flores]] left the game in the first quarter after taking a blow to the head. [[Dick Wood]], his replacement, | + | Oakland quarterback [[Tom Flores]] left the game in the first quarter after taking a blow to the head. [[Dick Wood]], his replacement, |
| - | * Rookie wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]] made his Raiders debut, catching seven passes for 118 yards. | + | Rookie wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]] made his Raiders debut, catching seven passes for 118 yards. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * Prior to the game, the team placed quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] on the injured deferred list and activated defensive tackle [[John Diehl]]. Diehl had been released by the Cowboys in late September and had been signed by the Raiders sometime between September 25 and this date. | + | Prior to the game, the team placed quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] on the injured deferred list and activated defensive tackle [[John Diehl]]. Diehl had been released by the Cowboys in late September and had been signed by the Raiders sometime between September 25 and this date. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Tight end [[Billy Cannon]] left the game in the first quarter with a pulled hamstring and cornerback [[Kent McCloughan]] left the fourth quarter with thigh and shoulder bruises. | + | Tight end [[Billy Cannon]] left the game in the first quarter with a pulled hamstring and cornerback [[Kent McCloughan]] left the fourth quarter with thigh and shoulder bruises. |
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| - | * Defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]] (ankle) was cleared to play against the [[Chiefs]] on the 31st. | + | Defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]] (ankle) was cleared to play against the [[Chiefs]] on the 31st. |
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| - | | + | **Signed, exact date unknown** |
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| + | [[Pervis Atkins]], tight end | ||
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Tight end [[Billy Cannon]] was likely to be out for about four weeks with a hamstring pull suffered in the [[Patriots]] game on the 24th. Defensive back [[Kent McCloughan]] suffered shoulder and thigh bruises in the same game, but was cleared to play for the [[Chiefs]] game on the 31st. Quarterback [[Dick Wood]] (knee) was still limping in practice and his status was uncertain. | + | Tight end [[Billy Cannon]] was likely to be out for about four weeks with a hamstring pull suffered in the [[Patriots]] game on the 24th. Defensive back [[Kent McCloughan]] suffered shoulder and thigh bruises in the same game, but was cleared to play for the [[Chiefs]] game on the 31st. Quarterback [[Dick Wood]] (knee) was still limping in practice and his status was uncertain. |
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| - | * The Raiders placed tight end [[Billy Cannon]] (hamstring) on the injured deferred list and said [[Ken Herock]] would start in his place on the 31st against the [[Chiefs]]. | + | The Raiders placed tight end [[Billy Cannon]] (hamstring) on the injured deferred list and said [[Ken Herock]] would start in his place on the 31st against the [[Chiefs]]. |
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| - | * Len Dawson scored on a one-yard sneak with 2:09 left to give the [[Chiefs]] a 14-7 win over the Raiders in Kansas City. | + | Len Dawson scored on a one-yard sneak with 2:09 left to give the [[Chiefs]] a 14-7 win over the Raiders in Kansas City. |
| - | * [[Dick Wood]] started at quarterback for Oakland but, along with wide receiver [[Art Powell]], was ejected from the game over arguing with the refs about a pass interference non-call against [[Larry Todd]]. | + | [[Dick Wood]] started at quarterback for Oakland but, along with wide receiver [[Art Powell]], was ejected from the game over arguing with the refs about a pass interference non-call against [[Larry Todd]]. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders activated tight end [[Pervis Atkins]] before the game, but he did not play. | + | The Raiders activated tight end [[Pervis Atkins]] before the game, but he did not play. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Linebacker [[JR Williamson]] left the game in the third quarter with a right knee injury. Tackle [[Bob Svihus]] injured his ankle in the first quarter but stayed in the game. | + | Linebacker [[JR Williamson]] left the game in the third quarter with a right knee injury. Tackle [[Bob Svihus]] injured his ankle in the first quarter but stayed in the game. |
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| - | * Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] was placed on the injured reserve list and was scheduled for shoulder surgery within a few days to repair a torn muscle. He would be out for the rest of the season. | + | Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] was placed on the injured reserve list and was scheduled for shoulder surgery within a few days to repair a torn muscle. He would be out for the rest of the season. |
| - | * Tackle [[Bob Svihus]], who injured his ankle against the [[Chiefs]] two days ago was expected to be good to go against the [[Titans|Oilers]] on the 7th. | + | Tackle [[Bob Svihus]], who injured his ankle against the [[Chiefs]] two days ago was expected to be good to go against the [[Titans|Oilers]] on the 7th. |
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| - | * The Raiders coaching staff announced [[Dick Wood]] would start at quarterback against the [[Titans|Oilers]] on the 7th. | + | The Raiders coaching staff announced [[Dick Wood]] would start at quarterback against the [[Titans|Oilers]] on the 7th. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * [[Dan Conners]] was tabbed to start at left linebacker against the Oilers in place of [[JR Williamson]]. Williamson injured his knee against the [[Chiefs]] on the 31st and would probably play against Houston, but not start. | + | [[Dan Conners]] was tabbed to start at left linebacker against the Oilers in place of [[JR Williamson]]. Williamson injured his knee against the [[Chiefs]] on the 31st and would probably play against Houston, but not start. |
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| - | * The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], | + | The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Linebacker [[Bill Budness]] left the game after a blow to the head suffered during a kickoff. He was expected to be ready for action by the time the team played the [[Bills]] on the 14th. | + | Linebacker [[Bill Budness]] left the game after a blow to the head suffered during a kickoff. He was expected to be ready for action by the time the team played the [[Bills]] on the 14th. |
| - | * Defensive back [[Kent McCloughan]] left the game with muscle cramps. | + | Defensive back [[Kent McCloughan]] left the game with muscle cramps. |
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| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] underwent successful shoulder surgery to repair a torn muscle. | + | Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] underwent successful shoulder surgery to repair a torn muscle. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The coaching staff announced [[Dick Wood]] would again start at quarterback tomorrow against the [[Bills]]. | + | The coaching staff announced [[Dick Wood]] would again start at quarterback tomorrow against the [[Bills]]. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * [[Bills]] fullback Billy Joe scored from one yard out with seven seconds left to give Buffalo a 17-14 win over the Raiders at Frank Youell Field. | + | [[Bills]] fullback Billy Joe scored from one yard out with seven seconds left to give Buffalo a 17-14 win over the Raiders at Frank Youell Field. |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Tackle [[Frank Youso]] left the game with a season-ending knee injury that would require surgery to fix. | + | Tackle [[Frank Youso]] left the game with a season-ending knee injury that would require surgery to fix. |
| - | * Defensive back [[Howie Williams]] left the game after a blow to the head. His prognosis was not immediately known. | + | Defensive back [[Howie Williams]] left the game after a blow to the head. His prognosis was not immediately known. |
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| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Tackle [[Frank Youso]] underwent successful surgery to repair the knee he injured in yesterday' | + | Tackle [[Frank Youso]] underwent successful surgery to repair the knee he injured in yesterday' |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders announced [[Harry Schuh]] would take over as the starting right tackle ahead of the injured [[Frank Youso]]. | + | The Raiders announced [[Harry Schuh]] would take over as the starting right tackle ahead of the injured [[Frank Youso]]. |
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| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * Guard [[Bob Mischak]] was activated from the injured deferred list. | + | Guard [[Bob Mischak]] was activated from the injured deferred list. |
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| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Defensive back [[Howie Williams]], who had suffered a probable concussion in the [[Bills]] game on the 14th, was reportedly feeling better and available to play against the [[Broncos]] on the 21st. | + | Defensive back [[Howie Williams]], who had suffered a probable concussion in the [[Bills]] game on the 14th, was reportedly feeling better and available to play against the [[Broncos]] on the 21st. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders beat the [[Broncos]], | + | The Raiders beat the [[Broncos]], |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] left the game after a blow to the head and was replaced by the recently re-activated [[Bob Mischak]]. Defensive back [[Warren Powers]] left the game with an injury as well and was replaced by [[Joe Krakoski]]. | + | Guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] left the game after a blow to the head and was replaced by the recently re-activated [[Bob Mischak]]. Defensive back [[Warren Powers]] left the game with an injury as well and was replaced by [[Joe Krakoski]]. |
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| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders signed Utah tackle [[Greg Kent]]. Kent had been the team's fifth-round pick in the 1964 redshirt draft. | + | The Raiders signed Utah tackle [[Greg Kent]]. Kent had been the team's fifth-round pick in the 1964 redshirt draft. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * Linebacker [[Gus Otto]] and cornerback [[Dave Grayson]] were named the AFL co-defensive players of the week for their performance in a win over the [[Broncos]]. | + | Linebacker [[Gus Otto]] and cornerback [[Dave Grayson]] were named the AFL co-defensive players of the week for their performance in a win over the [[Broncos]]. |
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| - | * The AFL conducted its college selection draft today. In an unusual, and even peculiar move, the Raiders deferred their first-round pick until 62 players had been chosen, before selecting Kentucky halfback [[Rodger Bird]]. Whether they had made the pick and deferred the announcement or had actually not chosen a player until then wasn't entirely clear. They had announced their second-round pick, Missouri tackle [[Butch Allison]], several slots earlier, as the 57th overall pick, and had announced two further picks before announcing Bird. | + | The AFL conducted its college selection draft today. In an unusual, and even peculiar move, the Raiders deferred their first-round pick until 62 players had been chosen, before selecting Kentucky halfback [[Rodger Bird]]. Whether they had made the pick and deferred the announcement or had actually not chosen a player until then wasn't entirely clear. They had announced their second-round pick, Missouri tackle [[Butch Allison]], several slots earlier, as the 57th overall pick, and had announced two further picks before announcing Bird. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders signed their first-round pick, Bird, their third round pick, Bucknell tight end [[Tom Mitchell]], and their fifth-round pick, Florida halfback [[Pete Banaszak]]. | + | The Raiders signed their first-round pick, Bird, their third round pick, Bucknell tight end [[Tom Mitchell]], and their fifth-round pick, Florida halfback [[Pete Banaszak]]. |
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| - | * The coaching staff tabbed [[Tom Flores]] to start at quarterback against the [[Broncos]] on the 5th. | + | The coaching staff tabbed [[Tom Flores]] to start at quarterback against the [[Broncos]] on the 5th. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders beat the [[Broncos]], | + | The Raiders beat the [[Broncos]], |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * Prior to the game, the team activated tight end [[Billy Cannon]] and placed [[Pervis Atkins]] on the injured deferred list. | + | Prior to the game, the team activated tight end [[Billy Cannon]] and placed [[Pervis Atkins]] on the injured deferred list. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * Ed Levitt of the //Tribune// reported that, according to Raiders partner [[Ed McGah]], the team had turned a profit for the first time in its existence in 1965. | + | Ed Levitt of the //Tribune// reported that, according to Raiders partner [[Ed McGah]], the team had turned a profit for the first time in its existence in 1965. |
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| ======December 8, 1965====== | ======December 8, 1965====== | ||
| + | =====Transactions===== | ||
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| + | **Placed on injury deferred list** | ||
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| + | [[Pervis Atkins]], tight end, released sometime after this | ||
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * In the team's last ever game at Frank Youell Field, the Raiders beat the [[Jets]] 24-14. Despite the win, the Raiders were eliminated from contention for the Western Division crown when the [[Chargers]] beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], | + | In the team's last ever game at Frank Youell Field, the Raiders beat the [[Jets]] 24-14. Despite the win, the Raiders were eliminated from contention for the Western Division crown when the [[Chargers]] beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], |
| =====Injury Updates===== | =====Injury Updates===== | ||
| - | * Defensive back [[Kent McCloughan]] left the game in the first quarter with a shoulder injury. [[Howie Williams]] took his place in the lineup. | + | Defensive back [[Kent McCloughan]] left the game in the first quarter with a shoulder injury. [[Howie Williams]] took his place in the lineup. |
| - | * Fullback [[Alan Miller]] injured his elbow and left the game temporarily before returning. | + | Fullback [[Alan Miller]] injured his elbow and left the game temporarily before returning. |
| - | * Defensive tackle [[Dan Birdwell]] left the game after taking a blow to the head but eventually returned. | + | Defensive tackle [[Dan Birdwell]] left the game after taking a blow to the head but eventually returned. |
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| - | * The Cowboys signed Florida A&M wide receiver [[Art Robinson]], Oakland' | + | The Cowboys signed Florida A&M wide receiver [[Art Robinson]], Oakland' |
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| - | * The Associated Press named center [[Jim Otto]] and cornerback [[Dave Grayson]] to their first-team All-AFL squad. Wide receiver [[Art Powell]], guard [[Wayne Hawkins]], and defensive end [[Ben Davidson]] were named to the second team. | + | The Associated Press named center [[Jim Otto]] and cornerback [[Dave Grayson]] to their first-team All-AFL squad. Wide receiver [[Art Powell]], guard [[Wayne Hawkins]], and defensive end [[Ben Davidson]] were named to the second team. |
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| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders signed their ninth-round draft pick, San Diego State linebacker [[Clifton Kinney]], and Florida A&M tackle [[David Daniels]], an [[Titans|Oilers]] redshirt pick in 1964, whose rights had been traded to Oakland for unspecified considerations. | + | The Raiders signed their ninth-round draft pick, San Diego State linebacker [[Clifton Kinney]], and Florida A&M tackle [[David Daniels]], an [[Titans|Oilers]] redshirt pick in 1964, whose rights had been traded to Oakland for unspecified considerations. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * In the final regular season game for both teams, the [[Chargers]] beat the Raiders, 24-14, in San Diego. the Raiders finished the year in second place in the Western Division with an 8-5-1 record. | + | In the final regular season game for both teams, the [[Chargers]] beat the Raiders, 24-14, in San Diego. the Raiders finished the year in second place in the Western Division with an 8-5-1 record. |
| - | * The Newspaper Enterprise Association named their AFL all-star teams. Center [[Jim Otto]], guard [[Wayne Hawkins]], and cornerback [[Dave Grayson]] were named to the first team. On the second team were halfback [[Clem Daniels]], wide receiver [[Art Powell]], and defensive end [[Ben Davidson]]. | + | The Newspaper Enterprise Association named their AFL all-star teams. Center [[Jim Otto]], guard [[Wayne Hawkins]], and cornerback [[Dave Grayson]] were named to the first team. On the second team were halfback [[Clem Daniels]], wide receiver [[Art Powell]], and defensive end [[Ben Davidson]]. |
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| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders signed their fourth-round draft pick, Tulsa guard [[Richard Tyson]]. | + | The Raiders signed their fourth-round draft pick, Tulsa guard [[Richard Tyson]]. |
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| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Raiders signed Mississippi tackle [[Jim Harvey]], the team's second-round pick in the 1965 redshirt draft. | + | The Raiders signed Mississippi tackle [[Jim Harvey]], the team's second-round pick in the 1965 redshirt draft. |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| - | * The United Press International named their AFL all-star teams and included center [[Jim Otto]] and cornerback [[Dave Grayson]] among their first-teamers. Named to the second team were halfback [[Clem Daniels]], guard [[Wayne Hawkins]], wide receiver [[Art Powell]], and defensive end [[Ben Davidson]]. | + | The United Press International named their AFL all-star teams and included center [[Jim Otto]] and cornerback [[Dave Grayson]] among their first-teamers. Named to the second team were halfback [[Clem Daniels]], guard [[Wayne Hawkins]], wide receiver [[Art Powell]], and defensive end [[Ben Davidson]]. |
| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| - | * The Bears signed Tennessee State defensive tackle [[Franklin McRae]], Oakland' | + | The Bears signed Tennessee State defensive tackle [[Franklin McRae]], Oakland' |
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| ======December 31, 1965====== | ======December 31, 1965====== | ||
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