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 ======April 1, 1966======
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 The Raiders signed University of Arizona tackle [[Steve Mass]], their third round pick in the 1965 AFL redshirt draft.
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 ======April 2, 1966======
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 ======April 3, 1966======
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 AFL commissioner Joe Foss resigned his position and the league offered his job to Raiders general manager/head coach [[Al Davis]]. Davis hadn't yet made a decision whether to accept.
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 Raiders general manager/head coach [[Al Davis]] accepted the AFL's offer to become the league's new commissioner, replacing Joe Foss. [[Scotty Stirling]] was tabbed to be the team's new general manager and offensive backfield coach [[John Rauch]] was their new head coach.
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 ======April 9, 1966======
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 ======April 10, 1966======
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 ======April 14, 1966======
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 ======April 16, 1966======
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 The Raiders' season finale was slated for December 11 at home against the [[Broncos]].
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 ======April 25, 1966======
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 The Raiders announced that training camp for the 1966 season would open July 9 in Santa Rosa.
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 ======April 30, 1966======
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 Raiders head of scouting [[Ron Wolf]] left the team to join [[Al Davis]] in the AFL commissioner's office as did team secretary [[Joanne Parker]].
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 ======May 4, 1966======
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 ======May 7, 1966======
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 The Raiders hired Stanford assistant [[Bill Walsh]] to be their offensive backfield coach, replacing [[John Rauch]] who was promoted to head coach in the wake of [[Al Davis]]'s departure.
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 ======May 9, 1966======
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 ======May 10, 1966======
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 ======May 11, 1966======
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 ======May 12, 1966======
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 ======May 13, 1966======
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 ======May 14, 1966======
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 ======May 15, 1966======
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 The Raiders hired Biscayne College assistant athletic director [[Doug Hafner]] to be chief of their scouting department, replacing [[Ron Wolf]], who took a job in the AFL commissioner's office.
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 ======May 17, 1966======
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 ======May 18, 1966======
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 ======May 19, 1966======
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 Though it wouldn't be reported publicly for several days, the team signed Rams quarterback and former Raiders first-round draft pick [[Roman Gabriel]] to a three-year deal that would begin in the 1967 season after Gabriel played out his NFL option.
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-======May 26, 1966======
-======May 27, 1966======
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-=====News=====
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-News broke that quarterback [[Roman Gabriel]] had signed a contract with the Raiders for the 1967 season, though Gabriel was less than forthcoming about the matter. The NFL disputed the veracity of the deal and the Raiders issued a threat to sue to enforce the pact.
-=====Transactions=====
+======May 26, 1966======
-Guard [[Bob Mischak]] announced his retirement from pro football to take an assistant coaching job at West Point.
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 The Raiders signed ex-Steelers and -Redskins free agent guard [[John Nisby]].
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 Ed Schoenfeld of the Tribune reported that "several big-name stars of the National Football League (had) contacted the Oakland Raiders, shopping for jobs in the past several days." Schoenfeld didn't name names, but this was consistent with other reports of players trying to exploit the escalating war between the leagues.
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 George Ross of the Tribune reported that two unnamed NFL teams were trying to convince Raiders center [[Jim Otto]] to play out his option and sign a contract with them for the 1967 season.
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 The American and National football leagues announced they had agreed to a merger. The first fruits of that merger would be an inter-league championship game in January 1967, followed by a common draft of college players and interleague preseason games in the summer of 1967. A full merger of the two leagues would be completed by the 1970 season.
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 It was reported that, prior to the AFL/NFL merger agreement, the 49ers had tried to include provisos that would give them some control over the Raiders franchise, including approval of the Raiders' playing schedule and control of which NFL teams the Raiders would be allowed to play if the Oakland team wasn't relocated outright, and the playing of some 49ers home games in the Oakland Coliseum.
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 Raiders general manager [[Scotty Stirling]] said that, despite the just-announced merger between the AFL and NFL, the team would still defend their signing of quarterback [[Roman Gabriel]].
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 The Raiders hired longtime local radio personality [[Van Amburg]] to provide color alongside [[Bill King]] on team broadcasts during the 1966 season.
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 ======July 2, 1966======
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 The team signed a pair of free agents: ex-[[Chargers]] wide receiver [[Jerry Robinson]] and Florida A&M rookie wide receiver [[Ron Bliey]].
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 They also signed free agent defensive end [[John Henry]]. Henry had previously spent tine on the [[Bills]]' taxi squad.
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 Former Raiders halfback [[Dick Christy]] died at the age of 31 in a car crash in Chester, Pennsylvania.
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 Training camp opened in Santa Rosa for first- and second-year players.
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+|[[july-8-1966|< Jul 8, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-10-1966|Jul 10, 1966 >]]|
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 ======July 10, 1966======
+|[[july-9-1966|< Jul 9, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-11-1966|Jul 11, 1966 >]]|
 ======July 11, 1966======
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 The coaching staff were giving halfback [[Rodger Bird]] a tryout on defense at cornerback.
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+|[[july-10-1966|< Jul 10, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-12-1966|Jul 12, 1966 >]]|
-|[[july-9-1966|< Jul 9, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-12-1966|Jul 12, 1966 >]]|
 ======July 12, 1966======
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 The Raiders signed Oklahoma free agent tight end [[John Flynn]] on or before this date.
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+=====Injury Updates=====
+Flynn pulled a hamstring in practice.
 |[[july-11-1966|< Jul 11, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-13-1966|Jul 13, 1966 >]]|
-=====Injury Updates=====
-Flynn pulled a hamstring in practice.
 ======July 13, 1966======
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 Defensive lineman [[Carleton Oats]] left practice after taking a blow to the head in the first scrimmage of training camp.
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+|[[july-12-1966|< Jul 12, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-14-1966|Jul 14, 1966 >]]|
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 ======July 14, 1966======
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 Two players suffered leg injuries in practice: tight end [[Tom Mitchell]] (pulled muscle) and wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]] (bruised thigh).
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+|[[july-13-1966|< Jul 13, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-15-1966|Jul 15, 1966 >]]|
 ======July 15, 1966======
-======July 16, 1966======
+|[[july-14-1966|< Jul 14, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-16-1966|Jul 16, 1966 >]]|
+======July 16, 1966======
 =====Transactions=====
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 They also signed Grambling free agent cornerback [[Lawrence Chambers]] on or before this date.
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+|[[july-15-1966|< Jul 15, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-17-1966|Jul 17, 1966 >]]|
 ======July 17, 1966======
+|[[july-16-1966|< Jul 16, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-18-1966|Jul 18, 1966 >]]|
 ======July 18, 1966======
 =====Transactions=====
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 Tight end [[Ken Herock]] left camp voluntarily.
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+|[[july-17-1966|< Jul 17, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-19-1966|Jul 19, 1966 >]]|
-|[[july-16-1966|< Jul 16, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-19-1966|Jul 19, 1966 >]]|
 ======July 19, 1966======
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 Guard [[Bob Taylor]] voluntarily left training camp.
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+|[[july-18-1966|< Jul 18, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-20-1966|Jul 20, 1966 >]]|
-|[[july-18-1966|< Jul 18, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-21-1966|Jul 21, 1966 >]]|
 ======July 20, 1966======
+|[[july-19-1966|< Jul 19, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-21-1966|Jul 21, 1966 >]]|
 ======July 21, 1966======
 =====News=====
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 Wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]] (bruised thigh) was back at practice.
+|[[july-20-1966|< Jul 20, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-22-1966|Jul 22, 1966 >]]|
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 ======July 22, 1966======
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 The team announced the signing of defensive back [[Willie Williams]]. The exact date of the signing was not revealed, but the original intent had been for Williams to play out his option with the Giants in 1966 and join the Raiders in 1967. When the Giants caught wind of the deal, they cut him, and the Raiders invited him to join them for training camp this season.
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 |[[july-21-1966|< Jul 21, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-23-1966|Jul 23, 1966 >]]|
 ======July 23, 1966======
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 Tight end [[Pervis Atkins]] missed camp with a fever. Other absentees were: defensive back [[Howie Williams]] (shoulder), tight end [[Tom Mitchell]] (pulled thigh muscle), defensive end [[Ben Davidson]] (appendectomy), cornerback [[Lawrence Chambers]] (wrist) and guard [[John Nisby]] (earache).
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 |[[july-22-1966|< Jul 22, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-24-1966|Jul 24, 1966 >]]|
 ======July 24, 1966======
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 Defensive back [[Howie Williams]] was back at practice after missing a few days with a shoulder injury.
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+|[[july-23-1966|< Jul 23, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-25-1966|Jul 25, 1966 >]]|
-|[[july-23-1966|< Jul 23, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-25-1966|Jul 25, 1966 >]]|
 ======July 25, 1966======
 =====News=====
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 Tight end [[Tom Mitchell]] was back at practice after missing time with a hamstring pull.
+|[[july-24-1966|< Jul 24, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-26-1966|Jul 26, 1966 >]]|
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-|[[july-24-1966|< Jul 24, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-26-1966|Jul 26, 1966 >]]|
 ======July 26, 1966======
 =====Injury Updates=====
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 Guard [[John Nisby]] was practicing again after missing a few days with an earache.
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 ======July 27, 1966======
 =====News=====
 After an absence of almost two weeks because of contract negotiations, halfback [[Clem Daniels]] and wide receiver [[Art Powell]] reported to training camp, though neither had yet signed a contract. A third absentee, fullback [[Alan Miller]], was reportedly on his way from Milwaukee, where he had been trying to decide between continuing his football career or devoting himself full time to his law practice.
+|[[july-26-1966|< Jul 26, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-28-1966|Jul 28, 1966 >]]|
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-|[[july-26-1966|< Jul 26, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-28-1966|Jul 28, 1966 >]]|
 ======July 28, 1966======
 =====Transactions=====
 The Raiders released linebacker [[John Flynn]].
+|[[july-27-1966|< Jul 27, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-29-1966|Jul 29, 1966 >]]|
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-|[[july-27-1966|< Jul 27, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-29-1966|Jul 29, 1966 >]]|
 ======July 29, 1966======
 =====Injury Updates=====
 Center [[Jim Otto]] suffered a right knee injury during a scrimmage in practice. The injury was deemed to be minor, but his availability for the preseason opener in Houston against the [[Titans|Oilers]] on August 2 was uncertain.
+|[[july-28-1966|< Jul 28, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-30-1966|Jul 30, 1966 >]]|
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-|[[july-28-1966|< Jul 28, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-30-1966|Jul 30, 1966 >]]|
 ======July 30, 1966======
 =====Injury Updates=====
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 The Raiders hired [[Bob Bestor]] as a public relations assistant sometime on or before this date.
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 |[[july-29-1966|< Jul 29, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[july-31-1966|Jul 31, 1966 >]]|
 ======July 31, 1966======
 =====News=====
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 Despite reports a week ago that fullback [[Alan Miller]] was en route to camp from his Milwaukee home, he still hadn't made an appearance.
+|[[july-30-1966|< Jul 30, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-1-1966|Aug 1, 1966 >]]|
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 ======August 1, 1966======
+|[[july-31-1966|< Jul 31, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-2-1966|Aug 2, 1966 >]]|
 ======August 2, 1966======
 =====News=====
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 Fullbacks [[Hewritt Dixon]] and [[Pete Banaszak]] were also hurt in the game, but they weren't expected to miss the next game, against the [[Chargers]] on the 13th. Defensive lineman [[Carleton Oats]] suffered a pinched nerve in his neck and left the game.
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+|[[august-1-1966|< Aug 1, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-3-1966|Aug 3, 1966 >]]|
-|[[july-31-1966|< Jul 31, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-3-1966|Aug 3, 1966 >]]|
 ======August 3, 1966======
 =====Injury Updates=====
 Guard [[John Nisby]] underwent surgery for what turned out to be a complete rupture of his Achilles tendon suffered in the [[Titans|Oilers]] game on the 2nd. He was likely to be done for the year.
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 |[[august-2-1966|< Aug 2, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-4-1966|Aug 4, 1966 >]]|
 ======August 4, 1966======
 =====Transactions=====
 The Raiders released tackle [[Steve Mass]].
+|[[august-3-1966|< Aug 3, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-5-1966|Aug 5, 1966 >]]|
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 ======August 5, 1966======
+|[[august-4-1966|< Aug 4, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-6-1966|Aug 6, 1966 >]]|
 ======August 6, 1966======
-======August 7, 1966======
+|[[august-5-1966|< Aug 5, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-7-1966|Aug 7, 1966 >]]|
+======August 7, 1966======
 =====News=====
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 [[Ray Schmautz]], linebacker
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+|[[august-6-1966|< Aug 6, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-8-1966|Aug 8, 1966 >]]|
-|[[august-4-1966|< Aug 4, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-8-1966|Aug 8, 1966 >]]|
 ======August 8, 1966======
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 The Raiders released defensive back [[Dick Harris]].
+|[[august-7-1966|< Aug 7, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-9-1966|Aug 9, 1966 >]]|
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 ======August 9, 1966======
 =====News=====
 Head coach [[John Rauch]] said the team would try right guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] on the left side against the [[Chargers]] on the 13th.
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+|[[august-87-1966|< Aug 8, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-10-1966|Aug 10, 1966 >]]|
-|[[august-8-1966|< Aug 8, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-11-1966|Aug 11, 1966 >]]|
 ======August 10, 1966======
+|[[august-9-1966|< Aug 9, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-11-1966|Aug 11, 1966 >]]|
 ======August 11, 1966======
 =====News=====
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 The Raiders released wide receivers [[Ron Bliey]] and [[Bruce Smith]].
+|[[august-10-1966|< Aug 10, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-12-1966|Aug 12, 1966 >]]|
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-|[[august-9-1966|< Aug 9, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-13-1966|Aug 13, 1966 >]]|
 ======August 12, 1966======
+|[[august-11-1966|< Aug 11, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-13-1966|Aug 13, 1966 >]]|
 ======August 13, 1966======
 =====News=====
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 Center [[Jim Otto]] (knee) returned to the lineup after missing his first game ever as a pro against the [[Titans|Oilers]] on the 2nd.
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+|[[august-12-1966|< Aug 12, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-14-1966|Aug 14, 1966 >]]|
-|[[august-11-1966|< Aug 11, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-16-1966|Aug 16, 1966 >]]|
 ======August 14, 1966======
+|[[august-13-1966|< Aug 13, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-15-1966|Aug 15, 1966 >]]|
 ======August 15, 1966======
+|[[august-14-1966|< Aug 14, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-16-1966|Aug 16, 1966 >]]|
 ======August 16, 1966======
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 The Raiders trimmed six players from their roster: fullback [[Alan Miller]], placekicker [[Braden Beck]], defensive back [[Loren Hawley]], defensive tackle [[Pat Russ]], defensive back [[Lawrence Chambers]], and linebacker [[Dick Hermann]].
+|[[august-15-1966|< Aug 15, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-17-1966|Aug 17, 1966 >]]|
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 ======August 17, 1966======
-======August 18, 1966======
+|[[august-16-1966|< Aug 16, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-18-1966|Aug 18, 1966 >]]|
+======August 18, 1966======
 =====Transactions=====
 The Raiders signed ex-49ers taxi squad quarterback [[Rod Dowhower]].
+|[[august-17-1966|< Aug 17, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-19-1966|Aug 19, 1966 >]]|
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 ======August 19, 1966======
-======August 20, 1966======
+|[[august-18-1966|< Aug 18, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-20-1966|Aug 20, 1966 >]]|
+======August 20, 1966======
 =====News=====
 In the first half of a rare pro football doubleheader, the Raiders fell to the [[Patriots]], 21-10, in Anaheim.
+|[[august-19-1966|< Aug 19, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-21-1966|Aug 21, 1966 >]]|
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 ======August 21, 1966======
-======August 22, 1966======
+|[[august-20-1966|< Aug 20, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-22-1966|Aug 22, 1966 >]]|
+======August 22, 1966======
 =====News=====
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 [[Ken Herock]], tight end
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+|[[august-21-1966|< Aug 21, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-23-1966|Aug 23, 1966 >]]|
-| [[august-20-1966|< Aug 20, 1966]]  |   | [[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]  |   | [[august-23-1966|Aug 23, 1966 >]]  |
 ======August 23, 1966======
 =====Players=====
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 [[Marv Marinovich]], guard
+|[[august-22-1966|< Aug 22, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-24-1966|Aug 24, 1966 >]]|
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 ======August 24, 1966======
-======August 25, 1966======
+|[[august-23-1966|< Aug 23, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-25-1966|Aug 25, 1966 >]]|
+======August 25, 1966======
 =====Transactions=====
 The Raiders waived a pair of players: linebacker [[Clifton Kinney]], and linebacker [[Ray Schmautz]]. Upon clearing waivers, Schmautz was placed on the taxi squad.
+|[[august-24-1966|< Aug 24, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-26-1966|Aug 26, 1966 >]]|
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 ======August 26, 1966======
+|[[august-25-1966|< Aug 25, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-27-1966|Aug 27, 1966 >]]|
 ======August 27, 1966======
-======August 28, 1966======
+|[[august-26-1966|< Aug 26, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-28-1966|Aug 28, 1966 >]]|
+======August 28, 1966======
 =====News=====
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 Guard [[George Flint]] suffered a knee injury in the game, requiring surgery, and would be out for most, if not all, of the upcoming season.
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+|[[august-27-1966|< Aug 27, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-29-1966|Aug 29, 1966 >]]|
-|[[august-25-1966|< Aug 25, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-30-1966|Aug 30, 1966 >]]|
 ======August 29, 1966======
-======August 30, 1966======
+|[[august-28-1966|< Aug 28, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-30-1966|Aug 30, 1966 >]]|
+======August 30, 1966======
 =====News=====
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 The Raiders placed wide receiver [[Bill Miller]] and halfback [[Dave Alexander]] on waivers. They also placed tight end [[Ken Herock]] and guard [[George Flint]] on the reserve list. Herock had left camp several days ago and his return to pro football was uncertain.
+|[[august-29-1966|< Aug 29, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[august-31-1966|Aug 31, 1966 >]]|
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-|[[august-28-1966|< Aug 28, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-1-1966|Sep 1, 1966 >]]|
 ======August 31, 1966======
-======September 1, 1966======
+|[[august-30-1966|< Aug 30, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-1-1966|Sep 1, 1966 >]]|
+======September 1, 1966======
 =====News=====
 Head coach [[John Rauch]] said he would start [[Cotton Davidson]] at quarterback ahead of [[Tom Flores]] in tomorrow night's game against the [[Dolphins]] in Miami.
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+|[[august-31-1966|< Aug 31, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-2-1966|Sep 2, 1966 >]]|
-|[[august-30-1966|< Aug 30, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-2-1966|Sep 2, 1966 >]]|
 ======September 2, 1966======
 =====News=====
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 Also before the game, the team placed defensive back [[Willie Williams]] on waivers and activated guard [[Richard Tyson]].
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+|[[september-1-1966|< Sep 1, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-3-1966|Sep 3, 1966 >]]|
-|[[september-1-1966|< Sep 1, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-6-1966|Sep 6, 1966 >]]|
 ======September 3, 1966======
+|[[september-2-1966|< Sep 2, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-4-1966|Sep 4, 1966 >]]|
 ======September 4, 1966======
+|[[september-3-1966|< Sep 3, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-5-1966|Sep 5, 1966 >]]|
 ======September 5, 1966======
-======September 6, 1966======
+|[[september-4-1966|< Sep 4, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-6-1966|Sep 6, 1966 >]]|
+======September 6, 1966======
 =====News=====
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 The Raiders signed free agent NFL veteran guard [[Palmer Pyle]].
+|[[september-5-1966|< Sep 5, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-7-1966|Sep 7, 1966 >]]|
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-|[[september-2-1966|< Sep 2, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-10-1966|Sep 10, 1966 >]]|
 ======September 7, 1966======
+|[[september-6-1966|< Sep 6, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-8-1966|Sep 8, 1966 >]]|
 ======September 8, 1966======
+|[[september-7-1966|< Sep 7, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-9-1966|Sep 9, 1966 >]]|
 ======September 9, 1966======
-======September 10, 1966======
+|[[september-8-1966|< Sep 8, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-10-1966|Sep 10, 1966 >]]|
+======September 10, 1966======
 =====News=====
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 Prior to the game, the Raiders activated recently-acquired guard [[Palmer Pyle]] and linebacker [[Ray Schmautz]]. In a corresponding move, the team waived tackle [[Greg Kent]] and linebacker [[Richard Jackson]].
+|[[september-9-1966|< Sep 9, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-11-1966|Sep 11, 1966 >]]|
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-|[[september-6-1966|< Sep 6, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-12-1966|Sep 12, 1966 >]]|
 ======September 11, 1966======
-======September 12, 1966======
+|[[september-10-1966|< Sep 10, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-12-1966|Sep 12, 1966 >]]|
+======September 12, 1966======
 =====Transactions=====
 Quarterback [[Rod Dowhower]] retired from pro football sometime prior to this date.
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+|[[september-11-1966|< Sep 11, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-13-1966|Sep 13, 1966 >]]|
-|[[september-10-1966|< Sep 10, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-16-1966|Sep 16, 1966 >]]|
 ======September 13, 1966======
+|[[september-12-1966|< Sep 12, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-14-1966|Sep 14, 1966 >]]|
 ======September 14, 1966======
+|[[september-13-1966|< Sep 13, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-15-1966|Sep 15, 1966 >]]|
 ======September 15, 1966======
-======September 16, 1966======
+|[[september-14-1966|< Sep 14, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-16-1966|Sep 16, 1966 >]]|
+======September 16, 1966======
 =====Transactions=====
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 Wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]] and defensive back [[Joe Krakoski]] were both back at practice after missing some time following injuries in last week's game against the [[Titans|Oilers]].
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+|[[september-15-1966|< Sep 15, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-17-1966|Sep 17, 1966 >]]|
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 ======September 17, 1966======
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 They also activated defensive back [[Willie Williams]] and placed defensive back [[Joe Krakoski]] and guard [[Richard Tyson]] on the injury deferred list with pulled groin muscles.
+|[[september-16-1966|< Sep 16, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-18-1966|Sep 18, 1966 >]]|
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 ======September 18, 1966======
+|[[september-17-1966|< Sep 17, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-19-1966|Sep 19, 1966 >]]|
 ======September 19, 1966======
+|[[september-18-1966|< Sep 18, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-20-1966|Sep 20, 1966 >]]|
 ======September 20, 1966======
+|[[september-19-1966|< Sep 19, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-21-1966|Sep 21, 1966 >]]|
 ======September 21, 1966======
+|[[september-20-1966|< Sep 20, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-22-1966|Sep 22, 1966 >]]|
 ======September 22, 1966======
+|[[september-21-1966|< Sep 21, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-23-1966|Sep 23, 1966 >]]|
 ======September 23, 1966======
+|[[september-22-1966|< Sep 22, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-24-1966|Sep 24, 1966 >]]|
 ======September 24, 1966======
 =====News=====
 The coaching staff moved [[Palmer Pyle]] into the starting right guard position ahead of [[Jim Harvey]].
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 ======September 25, 1966======
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 Cornerback [[Kent McCloughan]] played despite coming down with the flu.
+|[[september-24-1966|< Sep 24, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-26-1966|Sep 26, 1966 >]]|
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 ======September 26, 1966======
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 ======September 28, 1966======
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 ======September 29, 1966======
+|[[september-28-1966|< Sep 28, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[september-30-1966|Sep 30, 1966 >]]|
 ======September 30, 1966======
+|[[september-29-1966|< Sep 29, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-1-1966|Oct 1, 1966 >]]|
 ======October 1, 1966======
+|[[september-30-1966|< Sep 30, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-2-1966|Oct 2, 1966 >]]|
 ======October 2, 1966======
+|[[october-1-1966|< Oct 1, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-3-1966|Oct 3, 1966 >]]|
 ======October 3, 1966======
+|[[october-2-1966|< Oct 2, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-4-1966|Oct 4, 1966 >]]|
 ======October 4, 1966======
-======October 5, 1966======
+=====Injury Updates=====
+Center [[Jim Otto]] (heel) and defensive back [[Howie Williams]] (thigh) were expected to be ready to play against the [[Patriots]] on the 8th.
+|[[october-3-1966|< Oct 3, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-5-1966|Oct 5, 1966 >]]|
+======October 5, 1966======
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 Wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]] (eye) was also recovered sufficiently to reclaim his spot in the starting lineup.
+|[[october-4-1966|< Oct 4, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-6-1966|Oct 6, 1966 >]]|
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 ======October 6, 1966======
+|[[october-5-1966|< Oct 5, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-7-1966|Oct 7, 1966 >]]|
 ======October 7, 1966======
+|[[october-6-1966|< Oct 6, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-8-1966|Oct 8, 1966 >]]|
 ======October 8, 1966======
 =====News=====
 The coaches said [[Dan Conners]] would start at middle linebacker against the [[Dolphins]] tomorrow in place of [[Bill Budness]], who was nursing an injured ankle.
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 ======October 9, 1966======
 =====News=====
 The Raiders earned their first Oakland Coliseum win by beating the [[Dolphins]], 21-10.
+|[[october-8-1966|< Oct 8, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-10-1966|Oct 10, 1966 >]]|
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 ======October 10, 1966======
+|[[october-9-1966|< Oct 9, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-11-1966|Oct 11, 1966 >]]|
 ======October 11, 1966======
-======October 12, 1966======
+|[[october-10-1966|< Oct 10, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-12-1966|Oct 12, 1966 >]]|
+======October 12, 1966======
 =====News=====
 Quarterback [[Tom Flores]] was named the Associated Press AFL Player of the Week for his three-touchdown performance against the [[Dolphins]] on the 9th.
+|[[october-11-1966|< Oct 11, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-13-1966|Oct 13, 1966 >]]|
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 ======October 13, 1966======
+|[[october-12-1966|< Oct 12, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-14-1966|Oct 14, 1966 >]]|
 ======October 14, 1966======
-======October 15, 1966======
+|[[october-13-1966|< Oct 13, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-15-1966|Oct 15, 1966 >]]|
+======October 15, 1966======
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 Guard [[Richard Tyson]] and linebacker [[Richard Jackson]] were assigned to the taxi squad and their services were loaned to Richmond in the Continental League.
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-|[[october-12-1966|< Oct 12, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-16-1966|Oct 16, 1966 >]]|
-======October 16, 1966======
+======October 16, 1966======
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 Linebacker [[Bill Laskey]] left the game with a concussion.
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 ======October 17, 1966======
+|[[october-16-1966|< Oct 16, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-18-1966|Oct 18, 1966 >]]|
 ======October 18, 1966======
-======October 19, 1966======
+|[[october-17-1966|< Oct 17, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-19-1966|Oct 19, 1966 >]]|
+======October 19, 1966======
 =====News=====
 Defensive tackle [[Tom Keating]] was named the Associated Press AFL Defensive Player fo the Week for his performance against the [[Chiefs]] on the 16th.
+|[[october-18-1966|< Oct 18, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-20-1966|Oct 20, 1966 >]]|
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 ======October 20, 1966======
+|[[october-19-1966|< Oct 19, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-21-1966|Oct 21, 1966 >]]|
 ======October 21, 1966======
+|[[october-20-1966|< Oct 20, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-22-1966|Oct 22, 1966 >]]|
 ======October 22, 1966======
-======October 23, 1966======
+|[[october-21-1966|< Oct 21, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-23-1966|Oct 23, 1966 >]]|
+======October 23, 1966======
 =====News=====
 [[Hewritt Dixon]] scored from a yard out with two seconds left to lift the Raiders to a 24-21 win over the [[Jets]] in New York.
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 ======October 24, 1966======
+|[[october-23-1966|< Oct 23, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-25-1966|Oct 25, 1966 >]]|
 ======October 25, 1966======
-======October 26, 1966======
+|[[october-24-1966|< Oct 24, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-26-1966|Oct 26, 1966 >]]|
+======October 26, 1966======
 =====News=====
 Head coach [[John Rauch]] announced that [[Hewritt Dixon]] was promoted to starting fullback over [[Roger Hagberg]].
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 ======October 27, 1966======
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 ======October 28, 1966======
+|[[october-27-1966|< Oct 27, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-29-1966|Oct 29, 1966 >]]|
 ======October 29, 1966======
-======October 30, 1966======
+|[[october-28-1966|< Oct 28, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-30-1966|Oct 30, 1966 >]]|
+======October 30, 1966======
 =====News=====
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 Defensive back [[Willie Williams]] suffered a "minor sprain" in his right ankle.
+|[[october-29-1966|< Oct 29, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[october-31-1966|Oct 31, 1966 >]]|
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 ======October 31, 1966======
+|[[october-30-1966|< Oct 30, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-1-1966|Nov 1, 1966 >]]|
 ======November 1, 1966======
+|[[october-31-1966|< Oct 1, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-2-1966|Nov 2, 1966 >]]|
 ======November 2, 1966======
-======November 3, 1966======
+|[[november-1-1966|< Nov 1, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-3-1966|Nov 3, 1966 >]]|
+======November 3, 1966======
 =====News=====
 Head coach [[John Rauch]] said quarterback [[Tom Flores]] was sufficiently recovered from the concussion he suffered in the [[Patriots]] game on the October 30th to start against the [[Titans|Oilers]] on November 6.
+|[[november-2-1966|< Nov 2, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-4-1966|Nov 4, 1966 >]]|
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 ======November 4, 1966======
+|[[november-3-1966|< Nov 3, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-5-1966|Nov 5, 1966 >]]|
 ======November 5, 1966======
-======November 6, 1966======
+Nov 4, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-6-1966|Nov 6, 1966 >]]|
+======November 6, 1966======
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 Safety [[Howie Williams]] was knocked woozy in the first half and was replaced by [[Rodger Bird]].
+|[[november-5-1966|< Nov 5, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-7-1966|Nov 7, 1966 >]]|
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 ======November 7, 1966======
+|[[november-6-1966|< Nov 6, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-8-1966|Nov 8, 1966 >]]|
 ======November 8, 1966======
+|[[november-7-1966|< Nov 7, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-9-1966|Nov 9, 1966 >]]|
 ======November 9, 1966======
-======November 10, 1966======
+|[[november-8-1966|< Nov 8, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-10-1966|Nov 10, 1966 >]]|
+======November 10, 1966======
 =====News=====
 The Raiders' first head coach [[Eddie Erdelatz]] died at the age of 53 during emergency surgery to stop internal hemorrhaging. He had recently received a diagnosis of stomach cancer and had undergone surgery to treat it earlier in the month. His doctors had been cautiously optimistic about his prospects prior to his death.
+|[[november-9-1966|< Nov 9, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-11-1966|Nov 11, 1966 >]]|
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 ======November 11, 1966======
+|[[november-10-1966|< Nov 10, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-12-1966|Nov 12, 1966 >]]|
 ======November 12, 1966======
-======November 13, 1966======
+|[[november-11-1966|< Nov 11, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-13-1966|Nov 13, 1966 >]]|
+======November 13, 1966======
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 Linebacker [[Ray Schmautz]] left the game after taking a knee to the back and linebacker [[JR Williamson]] also left the game after a blow to the head.
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+|[[november-12-1966|< Nov 12, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-14-1966|Nov 14, 1966 >]]|
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 ======November 14, 1966======
-======November 15, 1966======
+|[[november-13-1966|< Nov 13, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-15-1966|Nov 15, 1966 >]]|
+======November 15, 1966======
 =====News=====
 Wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]] underwent surgery to repair ligament damage in his left knee and would miss the rest of the season. [[Larry Todd]] would take his place in the starting lineup.
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+|[[november-14-1966|< Nov 14, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-16-1966|Nov 16, 1966 >]]|
-|[[november-13-1966|< Nov 13, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-17-1966|Nov 17, 1966 >]]|
 ======November 16, 1966======
-======November 17, 1966======
+|[[november-15-1966|< Nov 15, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-17-1966|Nov 17, 1966 >]]|
+======November 17, 1966======
 =====Transactions=====
 The Raiders placed wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]] on injured reserve following knee surgery two days ago. They also placed linebacker [[Ray Schmautz]] (back) on the injured list. The team then activated wide receiver [[Bill Miller]] and linebacker [[Richard Jackson]] from the taxi squad.
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+|[[november-16-1966|< Nov 16, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-18-1966|Nov 18, 1966 >]]|
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 ======November 18, 1966======
+|[[november-17-1966|< Nov 17, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-19-1966|Nov 19, 1966 >]]|
 ======November 19, 1966======
-======November 20, 1966======
+|[[november-18-1966|< Nov 18, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-20-1966|Nov 20, 1966 >]]|
+======November 20, 1966======
 =====News=====
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 Safety [[Howie Williams]] suffered a pulled thigh muscle in the contest.
+|[[november-19-1966|< Nov 19, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-21-1966|Nov 21, 1966 >]]|
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 ======November 21, 1966======
+|[[november-20-1966|< Nov 20, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-22-1966|Nov 22, 1966 >]]|
 ======November 22, 1966======
+|[[november-21-1966|< Nov 21, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-23-1966|Nov 23, 1966 >]]|
 ======November 23, 1966======
-======November 24, 1966======
+|[[november-22-1966|< Nov 22, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-24-1966|Nov 24, 1966 >]]|
+======November 24, 1966======
 =====News=====
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 Fullback [[Hewritt Dixon]] hurt his knee and played sparingly thereafter.
+|[[november-23-1966|< Nov 23, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-25-1966|Nov 25, 1966 >]]|
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 ======November 25, 1966======
+|[[november-24-1966|< Nov 24, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-27-1966|Nov 27, 1966 >]]|
 ======November 26, 1966======
 =====News=====
 Bob Valli of the Tribune reported dissension in the locker room, saying that, facing a 17-10 deficit versus the [[Bills]] on the 24th, a number of players accused some of their teammates had already given up.
+|[[november-25-1966|< Nov 25, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-27-1966|Nov 27, 1966 >]]|
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 ======November 27, 1966======
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 The [[Chiefs]] beat the [[Jets]], 32-24, in New York, eliminating the Raiders from contention in the AFL Western Division.
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 |[[november-26-1966|< Nov 26, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-28-1966|Nov 28, 1966 >]]|
-======November 28, 1966======
+======November 28, 1966======
 =====Injury Updates=====
 Fullback [[Hewritt Dixon]] (knee) and safety [[Howie Williams]] (thigh) were cleared to play against the [[Jets]] on December 3.
+|[[november-27-1966|< Nov 27, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-29-1966|Nov 29, 1966 >]]|
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 ======November 29, 1966======
+|[[november-28-1966|< Nov 28, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[november-30-1966|Nov 30, 1966 >]]|
 ======November 30, 1966======
+|[[november-29-1966|< Nov 29, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[december-1-1966|Dec 1, 1966 >]]|
 ======December 1, 1966======
+|[[november-30-1966|< Nov 30, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[december-2-1966|Dec 2, 1966 >]]|
 ======December 2, 1966======
-======December 3, 1966======
+|[[december-1-1966|< Dec 1, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[december-3-1966|Dec 3, 1966 >]]|
+======December 3, 1966======
 =====News=====
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 Middle linebacker [[Dan Conners]] left in the fourth quarter with leg cramps and a knee injury.
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-|[[november-28-1966|< Nov 28, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[december-6-1966|Dec 6, 1966 >]]|
 ======December 4, 1966======
+|[[december-3-1966|< Dec 3, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[december-5-1966|Dec 5, 1966 >]]|
 ======December 5, 1966======
-======December 6, 1966======
+|[[december-4-1966|< Dec 4, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[december-6-1966|Dec 6, 1966 >]]|
+======December 6, 1966======
 =====News=====
 Middle linebacker [[Dan Conners]] was named the Associated Press AFL Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[Jets]] on the 3rd.
+|[[december-5-1966|< Dec 5, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[december-7-1966|Dec 7, 1966 >]]|
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 ======December 7, 1966======
 =====News=====
 Wide receiver [[Art Powell]] went to the hospital with severe stomach pain in the evening.
+|[[december-6-1966|< Dec 6, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[december-8-1966|Dec 8, 1966 >]]|
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 ======December 8, 1966======
 =====News=====
 Wide receiver [[Art Powell]] missed practice after taking himself to the hospital last night to treat stomach pain.
+|[[|[[december-7-1966|< Dec 7, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[december-9-1966|Dec 9, 1966 >]]|
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 ======December 9, 1966======
 =====News=====
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 Halfback [[Clem Daniels]], guard [[Wayne Hawkins]], center [[Jim Otto]], and cornerback [[Dave Grayson]] were named to an AFL All-Star team as voted by NBC television announcers.
+|[[december-8-1966|< Dec 8, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[december-10-1966|Dec 10, 1966 >]]|
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 ======December 10, 1966======
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 [[Bill Budness]] was returned to the starting lineup, replacing [[Dan Conners]], who left last week's game with a knee injury.
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 =====Transactions=====
 The Raiders activated [[Ray Schmautz]] from the injured list.
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 The team set a new home attendance record, recording 253,255 seats filled in their new facility.
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 ======December 12, 1966======
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 ======December 13, 1966======
-======December 14, 1966======
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+======December 14, 1966======
 =====News=====
 [[John Rauch]] was named Western Division head coach in next month's AFL All-Star Game, to be played in Oakland.
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 ======December 15, 1966======
 =====News=====
 Wide receiver [[Art Powell]], center [[Jim Otto]], halfback [[Clem Daniels]], and cornerback [[Dave Grayson]] were named to The Sporting News All-AFL first team, as voted on by the players. Guard [[Wayne Hawkins]], defensive tackle [[Tom Keating]], and cornerback [[Kent McCloughan]] earned second team honors.
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 ======December 16, 1966======
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 The Packers signed Oakland's second-round pick in the 1966 AFL redshirt draft, University of Maryland guard [[Tom Cichowski]].
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 ======December 17, 1966======
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 ======December 18, 1966======
-======December 19, 1966======
+ |[[december-17-1966|< Dec 17, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[december-19-1966|19 3, 1966 >]]|
+======December 19, 1966======
 =====News=====
 Halfback [[Clem Daniels]] and cornerback [[Kent McCloughan]] were named to the Associated Press All-AFL first team. Named to the second team were wide receiver [[Art Powell]], guard [[Wayne Hawkins]], center [[Jim Otto]], defensive tackle [[Tom Keating]], and cornerback [[Dave Grayson]].
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-======December 20, 1966======
+======December 20, 1966======
 =====News=====
 The Newspaper Enterprise Assocation named their All-AFL squads as voted on by the coaches. Guard [[Wayne Hawkins]], center [[Jim Otto]], halfback [[Clem Daniels]], defensive tackle [[Tom Keating]], and cornerback [[Dave Grayson]] made the first team. Wide receiver [[Art Powell]] and cornerback [[Kent McCloughan]] were named to the second team.
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 ======December 21, 1966======
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 ======December 22, 1966======
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 ======December 23, 1966======
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 ======December 24, 1966======
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 ======December 25, 1966======
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 ======December 26, 1966======
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 ======December 27, 1966======
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 ======December 28, 1966======
-======December 29, 1966======
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+======December 29, 1966======
 =====News=====
 United Press International named their All-AFL teams. On the first team were center [[Jim Otto]], guard [[Wayne Hawkins]], halfback [[Clem Daniels]], and cornerback [[Kent McCloughan]]. On the second team were wide receiver [[Art Powell]], defensive tackle [[Tom Keating]], and cornerback [[Dave Grayson]].
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 ======December 30, 1966======
+|[[december-29-1966|< Dec 29, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[december-31-1966|Dec 31, 1966 >]]|
 ======December 31, 1966======
+|[[december-30-1966|< Dec 30, 1966]]|      |[[1966_calendar|Back to Calendar]]|      |[[january-1-1967|Jan 1, 1967 >]]|

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