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| ======January 1, 1967====== | ======January 1, 1967====== | ||
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| Western Division head coach [[John Rauch]] added four Raiders to the AFL All-Star Game roster: quarterback [[Tom Flores]], running back [[Hewritt Dixon]], defensive end [[Ike Lassiter]], and middle linebacker [[Dan Conners]]. | Western Division head coach [[John Rauch]] added four Raiders to the AFL All-Star Game roster: quarterback [[Tom Flores]], running back [[Hewritt Dixon]], defensive end [[Ike Lassiter]], and middle linebacker [[Dan Conners]]. | ||
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| ======January 6, 1967====== | ======January 6, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 7, 1967====== | ======January 7, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 8, 1967====== | ======January 8, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 9, 1967====== | ======January 9, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 10, 1967====== | ======January 10, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 11, 1967====== | ======January 11, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 12, 1967====== | ======January 12, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 13, 1967====== | ======January 13, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 14, 1967====== | ======January 14, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 15, 1967====== | ======January 15, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 16, 1967====== | ======January 16, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 17, 1967====== | ======January 17, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 18, 1967====== | ======January 18, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 19, 1967====== | ======January 19, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 20, 1967====== | ======January 20, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 21, 1967====== | ======January 21, 1967====== | ||
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| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| The Raiders traded tackle [[Rex Mirich]] and their third-round pick in the 1967 draft to the [[Broncos]] for cornerback [[Willie Brown]] and quarterback [[Mickey Slaughter]]. | The Raiders traded tackle [[Rex Mirich]] and their third-round pick in the 1967 draft to the [[Broncos]] for cornerback [[Willie Brown]] and quarterback [[Mickey Slaughter]]. | ||
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| ======January 23, 1967====== | ======January 23, 1967====== | ||
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| Running back [[Clem Daniels]] underwent surgery to remove a cyst from his knee. His recovery was not expected to affect his availability for the 1967 season. | Running back [[Clem Daniels]] underwent surgery to remove a cyst from his knee. His recovery was not expected to affect his availability for the 1967 season. | ||
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| ======January 25, 1967====== | ======January 25, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 26, 1967====== | ======January 26, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 27, 1967====== | ======January 27, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 28, 1967====== | ======January 28, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 29, 1967====== | ======January 29, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 30, 1967====== | ======January 30, 1967====== | ||
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| ======January 31, 1967====== | ======January 31, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 1, 1967====== | ======February 1, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 2, 1967====== | ======February 2, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 3, 1967====== | ======February 3, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 4, 1967====== | ======February 4, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 5, 1967====== | ======February 5, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 6, 1967====== | ======February 6, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 7, 1967====== | ======February 7, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 8, 1967====== | ======February 8, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 9, 1967====== | ======February 9, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 10, 1967====== | ======February 10, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 11, 1967====== | ======February 11, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 12, 1967====== | ======February 12, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 13, 1967====== | ======February 13, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 14, 1967====== | ======February 14, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 15, 1967====== | ======February 15, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 16, 1967====== | ======February 16, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 17, 1967====== | ======February 17, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 18, 1967====== | ======February 18, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 19, 1967====== | ======February 19, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 20, 1967====== | ======February 20, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 21, 1967====== | ======February 21, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 22, 1967====== | ======February 22, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 23, 1967====== | ======February 23, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 24, 1967====== | ======February 24, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 25, 1967====== | ======February 25, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 26, 1967====== | ======February 26, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 27, 1967====== | ======February 27, 1967====== | ||
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| ======February 28, 1967====== | ======February 28, 1967====== | ||
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| ======March 1, 1967====== | ======March 1, 1967====== | ||
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| ======March 2, 1967====== | ======March 2, 1967====== | ||
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| ======March 3, 1967====== | ======March 3, 1967====== | ||
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders signed placekicker [[Ron Chesterton]] as a free agent. Chesterton had no American football experience, but had played for West Ham in the English Football League. | The Raiders signed placekicker [[Ron Chesterton]] as a free agent. Chesterton had no American football experience, but had played for West Ham in the English Football League. | ||
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| ======March 5, 1967====== | ======March 5, 1967====== | ||
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| ======March 6, 1967====== | ======March 6, 1967====== | ||
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| ======March 7, 1967====== | ======March 7, 1967====== | ||
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| ======March 8, 1967====== | ======March 8, 1967====== | ||
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| ======March 9, 1967====== | ======March 9, 1967====== | ||
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| ======March 10, 1967====== | ======March 10, 1967====== | ||
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| ======March 11, 1967====== | ======March 11, 1967====== | ||
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| ======March 12, 1967====== | ======March 12, 1967====== | ||
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| ======March 13, 1967====== | ======March 13, 1967====== | ||
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| Wide receiver [[Art Powell]], quarterback [[Tom Flores]], and a second-round pick in the 1967 draft, to the [[Bills]], for [[Glenn Bass]], [[Daryle Lamonica]], and a third-round and fifth-round pick in the 1967 draft | Wide receiver [[Art Powell]], quarterback [[Tom Flores]], and a second-round pick in the 1967 draft, to the [[Bills]], for [[Glenn Bass]], [[Daryle Lamonica]], and a third-round and fifth-round pick in the 1967 draft | ||
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| ======March 15, 1967====== | ======March 15, 1967====== | ||
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| ======March 16, 1967====== | ======March 16, 1967====== | ||
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| ======March 17, 1967====== | ======March 17, 1967====== | ||
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| ======March 18, 1967====== | ======March 18, 1967====== | ||
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| ======March 19, 1967====== | ======March 19, 1967====== | ||
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| =====Transactions===== | =====Transactions===== | ||
| The Raiders announced the signing of their tenth-round pick in the 1967 draft, North Carolina College defensive tackle [[Richard Sligh]]. | The Raiders announced the signing of their tenth-round pick in the 1967 draft, North Carolina College defensive tackle [[Richard Sligh]]. | ||
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| ======March 21, 1967====== | ======March 21, 1967====== | ||
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| The Raiders added the title of promotions director to musical director [[Del Courtney]]' | The Raiders added the title of promotions director to musical director [[Del Courtney]]' | ||
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| ======March 22, 1967====== | ======March 22, 1967====== | ||
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| The Raiders signed Oregon tackle [[Dan Archer]], their sixth round pick in the 1966 AFL redshirt draft. | The Raiders signed Oregon tackle [[Dan Archer]], their sixth round pick in the 1966 AFL redshirt draft. | ||
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| ======March 24, 1967====== | ======March 24, 1967====== | ||
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| ======March 29, 1967====== | ======March 29, 1967====== | ||
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| ======March 30, 1967====== | ======March 30, 1967====== | ||
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| ======March 31, 1967====== | ======March 31, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 1, 1967====== | ======April 1, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 2, 1967====== | ======April 2, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 3, 1967====== | ======April 3, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 4, 1967====== | ======April 4, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 5, 1967====== | ======April 5, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 6, 1967====== | ======April 6, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 7, 1967====== | ======April 7, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 8, 1967====== | ======April 8, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 9, 1967====== | ======April 9, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 10, 1967====== | ======April 10, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 11, 1967====== | ======April 11, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 12, 1967====== | ======April 12, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 13, 1967====== | ======April 13, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 14, 1967====== | ======April 14, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 15, 1967====== | ======April 15, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 16, 1967====== | ======April 16, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 17, 1967====== | ======April 17, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 18, 1967====== | ======April 18, 1967====== | ||
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders claimed [[Titans|Oilers]] quarterback [[George Blanda]] from that team's waiver list. | The Raiders claimed [[Titans|Oilers]] quarterback [[George Blanda]] from that team's waiver list. | ||
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| ======April 20, 1967====== | ======April 20, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 21, 1967====== | ======April 21, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 22, 1967====== | ======April 22, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 23, 1967====== | ======April 23, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 24, 1967====== | ======April 24, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 25, 1967====== | ======April 25, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 26, 1967====== | ======April 26, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 27, 1967====== | ======April 27, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 28, 1967====== | ======April 28, 1967====== | ||
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| ======April 29, 1967====== | ======April 29, 1967====== | ||
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The AFL announced their 1967 schedule. The Raiders were to open the regular season on September 10 at home against [[Broncos|Denver]] and would close it out at home against the [[Bills]] on December 24. | The AFL announced their 1967 schedule. The Raiders were to open the regular season on September 10 at home against [[Broncos|Denver]] and would close it out at home against the [[Bills]] on December 24. | ||
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| Quarterback [[Roman Gabriel]] filed a suit naming the Rams, the Raiders, and the NFL as defendants, and requested $200,000 in damages. In the suit, he alleged that the Raiders had been in breach of a contract he had signed with them last year and accused the Rams of interfering in the execution of that contract. He further argued that the NFL was in violation of anti-trust laws by restraining free trade. While the Raiders argued they had a valid contract with Gabriel and expected him to honor it, Gabriel' | Quarterback [[Roman Gabriel]] filed a suit naming the Rams, the Raiders, and the NFL as defendants, and requested $200,000 in damages. In the suit, he alleged that the Raiders had been in breach of a contract he had signed with them last year and accused the Rams of interfering in the execution of that contract. He further argued that the NFL was in violation of anti-trust laws by restraining free trade. While the Raiders argued they had a valid contract with Gabriel and expected him to honor it, Gabriel' | ||
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| ======May 3, 1967====== | ======May 3, 1967====== | ||
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| ======May 4, 1967====== | ======May 4, 1967====== | ||
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| ======May 5, 1967====== | ======May 5, 1967====== | ||
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| ======May 6, 1967====== | ======May 6, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======May 7, 1967====== | + | |[[May-5-1967|< |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| General manager [[Scotty Stirling]] announced the team had renewed their contract with KNEW Radio for the broadcast of Raiders game in 1967. [[Bill King]] and [[Van Amburg]] would once again provide the commentary. | General manager [[Scotty Stirling]] announced the team had renewed their contract with KNEW Radio for the broadcast of Raiders game in 1967. [[Bill King]] and [[Van Amburg]] would once again provide the commentary. | ||
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| ======May 9, 1967====== | ======May 9, 1967====== | ||
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| ======May 10, 1967====== | ======May 10, 1967====== | ||
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| The Raiders signed two of their 1967 draft picks: University of Oklahoma running back [[James Ray Jackson]], their fourth-round choice, and their seventh-round pick, defensive lineman [[Ron Lewellen]] of Tennessee-Martin Branch. | The Raiders signed two of their 1967 draft picks: University of Oklahoma running back [[James Ray Jackson]], their fourth-round choice, and their seventh-round pick, defensive lineman [[Ron Lewellen]] of Tennessee-Martin Branch. | ||
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| ======May 11, 1967====== | ======May 11, 1967====== | ||
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| ======May 12, 1967====== | ======May 12, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======May 13, 1967====== | + | |[[May-11-1967|< |
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| In the continuing [[Roman Gabriel]] saga, the quarterback' | In the continuing [[Roman Gabriel]] saga, the quarterback' | ||
| - | + | |[[May-12-1967|< May 12, 1967]]| | |
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| ======May 14, 1967====== | ======May 14, 1967====== | ||
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| The Raiders signed their sixth-round pick in the 1967 draft, Wyoming quarterback [[Rick Egloff]]. | The Raiders signed their sixth-round pick in the 1967 draft, Wyoming quarterback [[Rick Egloff]]. | ||
| - | + | |[[May-13-1967|< | |
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| - | |[[may-13-1967|< | + | |
| ======May 15, 1967====== | ======May 15, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders signed free agent wide receiver [[Mack Burton]]. | The Raiders signed free agent wide receiver [[Mack Burton]]. | ||
| - | + | |[[May-14-1967|< | |
| - | ---- | + | |
| - | + | ||
| - | |[[may-14-1967|< | + | |
| ======May 16, 1967====== | ======May 16, 1967====== | ||
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Offensive backfield coach [[Bill Walsh]] resigned to become head coach of the San Jose Apaches in the Continental Football League. | Offensive backfield coach [[Bill Walsh]] resigned to become head coach of the San Jose Apaches in the Continental Football League. | ||
| + | |[[May-15-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | + | ======May 17, 1967====== |
| - | |[[may-15-1967|< May 15, 1967]]| | + | |[[May-16-1967|< May 16, 1967]]| |
| - | + | ||
| - | ======May 17, 1967====== | + | |
| ======May 18, 1967====== | ======May 18, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders signed free agent University of Montana lineman [[Gary Schwertfeger]]. He had been the team's 12th-round pick in the 1962 draft, but went to Canada to play for the British Columbia Lions for the next five years. | The Raiders signed free agent University of Montana lineman [[Gary Schwertfeger]]. He had been the team's 12th-round pick in the 1962 draft, but went to Canada to play for the British Columbia Lions for the next five years. | ||
| + | |[[May-17-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
| - | |[[may-16-1967|< May 16, 1967]]| | + | ======May 19, 1967====== |
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| + | |[[May-18-1967|< May 18, 1967]]| | ||
| - | ======May 19, 1967====== | ||
| ======May 20, 1967====== | ======May 20, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[May-19-1967|< | ||
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| ======May 21, 1967====== | ======May 21, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders announced the signing of six of their picks in the 1967 draft: Mississippi running back [[Gerald Warfield]] (5th round), Stanford linebacker [[Mike Hibler]] (5th), Colorado running back [[Estes Banks]] (8th), Muskingum linebacker [[Mark DeVilling]] (9th), Wayne State guard [[Bob Kruse]] (12th), and Virginia Tech guard [[Don Bruce]] (16th). | The Raiders announced the signing of six of their picks in the 1967 draft: Mississippi running back [[Gerald Warfield]] (5th round), Stanford linebacker [[Mike Hibler]] (5th), Colorado running back [[Estes Banks]] (8th), Muskingum linebacker [[Mark DeVilling]] (9th), Wayne State guard [[Bob Kruse]] (12th), and Virginia Tech guard [[Don Bruce]] (16th). | ||
| + | |[[May-20-1967|< | ||
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| - | |[[may-18-1967|< | ||
| ======May 22, 1967====== | ======May 22, 1967====== | ||
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| ======May 23, 1967====== | ======May 23, 1967====== | ||
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders hired San Diego State assistant [[John Madden]] to coach linebackers and special teams. | The Raiders hired San Diego State assistant [[John Madden]] to coach linebackers and special teams. | ||
| + | |[[May-22-1967|< | ||
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| ======May 24, 1967====== | ======May 24, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders announced the signing of their first-round pick in the 1967 draft, Texas A&I guard [[Gene Upshaw]]. | The Raiders announced the signing of their first-round pick in the 1967 draft, Texas A&I guard [[Gene Upshaw]]. | ||
| + | |[[May-23-1967|< | ||
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| ======May 25, 1967====== | ======May 25, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======May 26, 1967====== | + | |[[May-24-1967|< |
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| + | ======May 26, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
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| Construction workers broke ground on a new building to house the team's offices on a lot south of the Coliseum site. | Construction workers broke ground on a new building to house the team's offices on a lot south of the Coliseum site. | ||
| + | |[[May-25-1967|< | ||
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| ======May 27, 1967====== | ======May 27, 1967====== | ||
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| ======May 28, 1967====== | ======May 28, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[May-27-1967|< | ||
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| ======May 29, 1967====== | ======May 29, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[May-28-1967|< | ||
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| ======May 30, 1967====== | ======May 30, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[May-29-1967|< | ||
| ======May 31, 1967====== | ======May 31, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[May-30-1967|< | ||
| ======June 1, 1967====== | ======June 1, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[may-31-1967|< | ||
| ======June 2, 1967====== | ======June 2, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======June 3, 1967====== | + | |[[June-1-1967|< |
| + | |||
| + | ======June 3, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| According to a report in the Buffalo News, wide receiver [[Glenn Bass]], recently acquired by the Raiders from the [[Bills]] in the trade that also netted quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]], said he was considering retiring from pro football rather than accept Oakland' | According to a report in the Buffalo News, wide receiver [[Glenn Bass]], recently acquired by the Raiders from the [[Bills]] in the trade that also netted quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]], said he was considering retiring from pro football rather than accept Oakland' | ||
| + | |[[June-2-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| - | |[[may-26-1967|< | ||
| ======June 4, 1967====== | ======June 4, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[June-3-1967|< | ||
| ======June 5, 1967====== | ======June 5, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======June 6, 1967====== | + | |[[June-4-1967|< |
| + | ======June 6, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Halfback [[Jim Dillard]], a former Raiders draftee, testified before an Ottawa court that the Raiders had asked him to play "at half potential" | Halfback [[Jim Dillard]], a former Raiders draftee, testified before an Ottawa court that the Raiders had asked him to play "at half potential" | ||
| - | + | |[[June-5-1967|< Jun 5, 1967]]| | |
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| - | + | ||
| - | |[[june-3-1967|< Jun 3, 1967]]| | + | |
| ======June 7, 1967====== | ======June 7, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[June-6-1967|< | ||
| ======June 8, 1967====== | ======June 8, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[June-7-1967|< | ||
| ======June 9, 1967====== | ======June 9, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
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| + | |[[June-8-1967|< | ||
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| ======June 10, 1967====== | ======June 10, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[June-9-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======June 11, 1967====== | ======June 11, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[June-10-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======June 12, 1967====== | ======June 12, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[June-11-1967|< | ||
| ======June 13, 1967====== | ======June 13, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======June 14, 1967====== | + | |[[June-12-1967|< |
| + | ======June 14, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders signed free agent Stanford defensive back [[John Guillory]]. | The Raiders signed free agent Stanford defensive back [[John Guillory]]. | ||
| - | + | |[[June-13-1967|< Jun 13, 1967]]| | |
| - | ---- | + | |
| - | + | ||
| - | |[[june-6-1967|< Jun 6, 1967]]| | + | |
| ======June 15, 1967====== | ======June 15, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders traded defensive back [[Joe Krakoski]] to the [[Jets]] for defensive back [[Dainard Paulson]]. | The Raiders traded defensive back [[Joe Krakoski]] to the [[Jets]] for defensive back [[Dainard Paulson]]. | ||
| - | + | |[[June-14-1967|< | |
| - | ---- | + | |
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| - | |[[june-14-1967|< | + | |
| ======June 16, 1967====== | ======June 16, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| For the first time ever, the Raiders would face an NFL opponent on the football field. As a result of extended negotiations following last year's AFL/NFL merger, the Raiders and 49ers agreed to meet in an exhibition game on September 3 at the Oakland Coliseum. A coin flip determined the site of the game. | For the first time ever, the Raiders would face an NFL opponent on the football field. As a result of extended negotiations following last year's AFL/NFL merger, the Raiders and 49ers agreed to meet in an exhibition game on September 3 at the Oakland Coliseum. A coin flip determined the site of the game. | ||
| + | |[[June-15-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | + | ======June 17, 1967====== |
| - | |[[june-15-1967|< Jun 15, 1967]]| | + | |[[June-16-1967|< Jun 16, 1967]]| |
| - | + | ||
| - | ======June 17, 1967====== | + | |
| ======June 18, 1967====== | ======June 18, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[June-17-1967|< | ||
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| ======June 19, 1967====== | ======June 19, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[June-18-1967|< | ||
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| ======June 20, 1967====== | ======June 20, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[June-19-1967|< | ||
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| ======June 21, 1967====== | ======June 21, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[June-20-1967|< | ||
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| ======June 22, 1967====== | ======June 22, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[June-21-1967|< | ||
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| ======June 23, 1967====== | ======June 23, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======June 24, 1967====== | + | |[[June-22-1967|< |
| + | |||
| + | ======June 24, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders signed their third-round pick in the 1967 draft, Colorado linebacker [[Bill Fairband]]. | The Raiders signed their third-round pick in the 1967 draft, Colorado linebacker [[Bill Fairband]]. | ||
| + | |[[June-23-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
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| - | |[[june-16-1967|< | ||
| ======June 25, 1967====== | ======June 25, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[June-24-1967|< | ||
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| ======June 26, 1967====== | ======June 26, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[June-25-1967|< | ||
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| ======June 27, 1967====== | ======June 27, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[June-26-1967|< | ||
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| ======June 28, 1967====== | ======June 28, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======June 29, 1967====== | + | |[[June-27-1967|< |
| + | |||
| + | ======June 29, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Quarterback [[Mickey Slaughter]], | Quarterback [[Mickey Slaughter]], | ||
| + | |[[June-28-1967|< | ||
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| - | |[[june-24-1967|< | ||
| ======June 30, 1967====== | ======June 30, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders signed USC wide receiver [[Rod Sherman]]. Sherman had been the team's first round pick in the 1966 AFL redshirt draft. | The Raiders signed USC wide receiver [[Rod Sherman]]. Sherman had been the team's first round pick in the 1966 AFL redshirt draft. | ||
| + | |[[June-29-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | + | ======July 1, 1967====== |
| - | |[[june-29-1967|< | ||
| - | ======July 1, 1967====== | + | |[[june-30-1967|< |
| ======July 2, 1967====== | ======July 2, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[July-1-1967|< | ||
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| ======July 3, 1967====== | ======July 3, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[July-2-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======July 4, 1967====== | ======July 4, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[July-3-1967|< | ||
| ======July 5, 1967====== | ======July 5, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[July-4-1967|< | ||
| ======July 6, 1967====== | ======July 6, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[July-5-1967|< | ||
| ======July 7, 1967====== | ======July 7, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[July-6-1967|< | ||
| ======July 8, 1967====== | ======July 8, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[July-7-1967|< | ||
| ======July 9, 1967====== | ======July 9, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | |[[July-8-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======July 10, 1967====== | ======July 10, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[July-9-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======July 11, 1967====== | ======July 11, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======July 12, 1967====== | + | |[[July-10-1967|< |
| + | |||
| + | ======July 12, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Line 637: | Line 970: | ||
| The team announced the signing of a pair of free agents: University of New Hampshire fullback [[Dan Serieka]] and University of South Carolina offensive lineman [[Len Sears]]. | The team announced the signing of a pair of free agents: University of New Hampshire fullback [[Dan Serieka]] and University of South Carolina offensive lineman [[Len Sears]]. | ||
| - | + | |[[July-11-1967|< | |
| - | ---- | + | |
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| - | |[[june-30-1967|< | + | |
| ======July 13, 1967====== | ======July 13, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Line 651: | Line 980: | ||
| Safety [[Gerald Warfield]] left training camp voluntarily. | Safety [[Gerald Warfield]] left training camp voluntarily. | ||
| - | + | |[[July-12-1967|< | |
| - | ---- | + | |
| - | + | ||
| - | |[[july-12-1967|< | + | |
| ======July 14, 1967====== | ======July 14, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders signed free agent defensive lineman [[Wayne Coleman]]. Coleman didn't play collegiate football, but had some semi-pro experience. | The Raiders signed free agent defensive lineman [[Wayne Coleman]]. Coleman didn't play collegiate football, but had some semi-pro experience. | ||
| + | |[[July-13-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | + | ======July 15, 1967====== |
| - | |[[july-13-1967|< Jul 13, 1967]]| | + | |[[July-14-1967|< Jul 14, 1967]]| |
| - | + | ||
| - | ======July 15, 1967====== | + | |
| ======July 16, 1967====== | ======July 16, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
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| [[Howie Adams]], assistant trainer | [[Howie Adams]], assistant trainer | ||
| + | |[[July-15-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | + | ======July 17, 1967====== |
| - | |[[july-14-1967|< Jul 14, 1967]]| | + | |[[July-16-1967|< Jul 16, 1967]]| |
| - | + | ||
| - | ======July 17, 1967====== | + | |
| ======July 18, 1967====== | ======July 18, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======July 19, 1967====== | + | |[[July-17-1967|< |
| + | |||
| + | ======July 19, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Guard [[Jerry Sturm]], acquired a few days ago in a trade with the [[Broncos]], | Guard [[Jerry Sturm]], acquired a few days ago in a trade with the [[Broncos]], | ||
| + | |[[July-18-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
| - | |||
| - | |[[july-16-1967|< | ||
| ======July 20, 1967====== | ======July 20, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[July-19-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======July 21, 1967====== | ======July 21, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[July-20-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======July 22, 1967====== | ======July 22, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[July-21-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======July 23, 1967====== | ======July 23, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| [[John Rauch]] ran the Raiders through the first scrimmage of training camp. Three players sat out with injuries: tight end [[Ken Herock]] (thigh pull), offensive lineman [[Len Sears]] (ankle), and linebacker [[Mike Hibler]] (knee). | [[John Rauch]] ran the Raiders through the first scrimmage of training camp. Three players sat out with injuries: tight end [[Ken Herock]] (thigh pull), offensive lineman [[Len Sears]] (ankle), and linebacker [[Mike Hibler]] (knee). | ||
| + | |[[July-22-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
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| - | |[[july-19-1967|< | ||
| ======July 24, 1967====== | ======July 24, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders released placekicker [[Ron Chesterton]]. | The Raiders released placekicker [[Ron Chesterton]]. | ||
| + | |[[July-23-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
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| - | |[[july-23-1967|< | ||
| ======July 25, 1967====== | ======July 25, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Guard [[Jerry Sturm]] reported to training camp. He had sat out the first few days while threatening to retire from football if he didn't get a no-cut contract, citing his business interests back in Denver. There was no word whether his demand was met. | Guard [[Jerry Sturm]] reported to training camp. He had sat out the first few days while threatening to retire from football if he didn't get a no-cut contract, citing his business interests back in Denver. There was no word whether his demand was met. | ||
| + | |[[July-24-1967|< | ||
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| ======July 26, 1967====== | ======July 26, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Line 757: | Line 1078: | ||
| The coaches held another scrimmage with the following players sitting out because of injury: wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]], | The coaches held another scrimmage with the following players sitting out because of injury: wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]], | ||
| + | |[[July-25-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
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| - | |[[july-25-1967|< | ||
| ======July 27, 1967====== | ======July 27, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[July-26-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======July 28, 1967====== | ======July 28, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[July-27-1967|< | ||
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| ======July 29, 1967====== | ======July 29, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders released linebacker [[Mark DeVilling]] and defensive tackle [[Wayne Coleman]]. | The Raiders released linebacker [[Mark DeVilling]] and defensive tackle [[Wayne Coleman]]. | ||
| + | |[[July-28-1967|< | ||
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| - | |[[july-26-1967|< | ||
| ======July 30, 1967====== | ======July 30, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Running backs [[Larry Todd]] (ankle) and [[Pete Banaszak]] (thigh) each missed practice due to injury. Guard [[Palmer Pyle]] left the practice field with a pulled thigh muscle. | Running backs [[Larry Todd]] (ankle) and [[Pete Banaszak]] (thigh) each missed practice due to injury. Guard [[Palmer Pyle]] left the practice field with a pulled thigh muscle. | ||
| + | |[[July-29-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | + | ======July 31, 1967====== |
| - | |[[july-29-1967|< Jul 29, 1967]]| | + | |[[July-30-1967|< Jul 30, 1967]]| |
| - | + | ||
| - | ======July 31, 1967====== | + | |
| ======August 1, 1967====== | ======August 1, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Head coach [[John Rauch]] made a couple of lineup shifts today, moving [[James Ray Jackson]] from wide receiver to safety and [[Don Bruce]] from guard to linebacker. | Head coach [[John Rauch]] made a couple of lineup shifts today, moving [[James Ray Jackson]] from wide receiver to safety and [[Don Bruce]] from guard to linebacker. | ||
| - | ---- | + | |[[july-31-1967|< Jul 31, 1967]]| |
| - | + | ||
| - | |[[july-30-1967|< Jul 30, 1967]]| | + | |
| ======August 2, 1967====== | ======August 2, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Line 805: | Line 1121: | ||
| Tackle [[Bob Svihus]] abruptly left training camp in a contract dispute. | Tackle [[Bob Svihus]] abruptly left training camp in a contract dispute. | ||
| + | |[[August-1-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
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| ======August 3, 1967====== | ======August 3, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Though his contract issues hadn't been worked out, running back [[Clem Daniels]] ended his holdout and came to training camp. Tackle [[Bob Svihus]] also returned to camp after leaving yesterday in a contract dispute. | Though his contract issues hadn't been worked out, running back [[Clem Daniels]] ended his holdout and came to training camp. Tackle [[Bob Svihus]] also returned to camp after leaving yesterday in a contract dispute. | ||
| + | |[[August-2-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
| - | |||
| - | |[[august-2-1967|< | ||
| ======August 4, 1967====== | ======August 4, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[August-3-1967|< | ||
| ======August 5, 1967====== | ======August 5, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Line 831: | Line 1143: | ||
| The Raiders released guard [[Don Bruce]] after he cleared waivers. | The Raiders released guard [[Don Bruce]] after he cleared waivers. | ||
| - | + | |[[August-4-1967|< Aug 4, 1967]]| | |
| - | ---- | + | |
| - | + | ||
| - | |[[august-3-1967|< Aug 3, 1967]]| | + | |
| ======August 6, 1967====== | ======August 6, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Defensive back [[Warren Powers]] left the team for a two-week stint of military service. | Defensive back [[Warren Powers]] left the team for a two-week stint of military service. | ||
| - | + | |[[August-5-1967|< | |
| - | ---- | + | |
| - | + | ||
| - | |[[august-5-1967|< | + | |
| ======August 7, 1967====== | ======August 7, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Line 855: | Line 1159: | ||
| In other moves, the coaches shifted lineman [[Greg Kent]] from offense to defense, safety [[James Ray Jackson]] to cornerback, and quarterback [[Rick Egloff]] to safety. | In other moves, the coaches shifted lineman [[Greg Kent]] from offense to defense, safety [[James Ray Jackson]] to cornerback, and quarterback [[Rick Egloff]] to safety. | ||
| + | |[[August-6-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | + | ======August 8, 1967====== |
| - | |[[august-6-1967|< Aug 6, 1967]]| | + | |[[August-7-1967|< Aug 7, 1967]]| |
| - | + | ||
| - | ======August 8, 1967====== | + | |
| ======August 9, 1967====== | ======August 9, 1967====== | ||
| Line 869: | Line 1172: | ||
| [[Bob Halford]] resigned as public relations director. He was replaced, temporarily at least, by assistant [[Bob Bestor]]. | [[Bob Halford]] resigned as public relations director. He was replaced, temporarily at least, by assistant [[Bob Bestor]]. | ||
| + | |[[August-8-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
| - | |||
| - | |[[august-7-1967|< | ||
| ======August 10, 1967====== | ======August 10, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[August-9-1967|< | ||
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| ======August 11, 1967====== | ======August 11, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The coaches made several lineup decisions for tomorrow' | The coaches made several lineup decisions for tomorrow' | ||
| + | |[[August-10-1967|< | ||
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| - | |[[august-9-1967|< | ||
| ======August 12, 1967====== | ======August 12, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], | The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], | ||
| - | + | |[[August-11-1967|< | |
| - | ---- | + | |
| - | + | ||
| - | |[[august-11-1967|< | + | |
| ======August 13, 1967====== | ======August 13, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Wide receiver [[Mack Burton]] voluntarily left training camp sometime around this date. | Wide receiver [[Mack Burton]] voluntarily left training camp sometime around this date. | ||
| + | |[[August-12-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | + | ======August 14, 1967====== |
| - | |[[august-12-1967|< Aug 12, 1967]]| | + | |[[August-13-1967|< Aug 13, 1967]]| |
| - | + | ||
| - | ======August 14, 1967====== | + | |
| ======August 15, 1967====== | ======August 15, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
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| Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]], who had been dealing with a torn pectoral muscle for the past week, was placed on injury waivers. | Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]], who had been dealing with a torn pectoral muscle for the past week, was placed on injury waivers. | ||
| - | + | |[[August-14-1967|< Aug 14, 1967]]| | |
| - | ---- | + | |
| - | + | ||
| - | |[[august-13-1967|< Aug 13, 1967]]| | + | |
| ======August 16, 1967====== | ======August 16, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders waived wide receiver [[James Ray Jackson]] and tackle [[Len Sears]]. | The Raiders waived wide receiver [[James Ray Jackson]] and tackle [[Len Sears]]. | ||
| + | |[[August-15-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | + | ======August 17, 1967====== |
| - | |[[august-15-1967|< Aug 15, 1967]]| | + | |[[August-16-1967|< Aug 16, 1967]]| |
| - | + | ||
| - | ======August 17, 1967====== | + | |
| ======August 18, 1967====== | ======August 18, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======August 19, 1967====== | + | |[[August-17-1967|< |
| + | |||
| + | ======August 19, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
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| Prior to the game the team waived defensive lineman [[David Daniels]] and quarterback [[Charlie Green]]. | Prior to the game the team waived defensive lineman [[David Daniels]] and quarterback [[Charlie Green]]. | ||
| + | |[[August-18-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
| - | |||
| - | |[[august-16-1967|< | ||
| ======August 20, 1967====== | ======August 20, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[August-19-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======August 21, 1967====== | ======August 21, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[August-20-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======August 22, 1967====== | ======August 22, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
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| The coaching staff returned [[Rick Egloff]] to his original position at quarterback after having tried him at wide receiver, running back, and safety. | The coaching staff returned [[Rick Egloff]] to his original position at quarterback after having tried him at wide receiver, running back, and safety. | ||
| + | |[[August-21-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
| - | |||
| - | |[[august-19-1967|< | ||
| ======August 23, 1967====== | ======August 23, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Quarterback [[Charlie Green]] cleared waivers and was released by the Raiders, who then assigned him to San Jose in the Continental Football League, with whom the Raiders had a " | Quarterback [[Charlie Green]] cleared waivers and was released by the Raiders, who then assigned him to San Jose in the Continental Football League, with whom the Raiders had a " | ||
| + | |[[August-22-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
| - | |||
| - | |[[august-22-1967|< | ||
| ======August 24, 1967====== | ======August 24, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders released tackle [[Greg Kent]], linebacker [[Dick Hermann]], and defensive back [[John Guillory]]. Kent and Hermann were assigned to San Jose in the Continental Football League. | The Raiders released tackle [[Greg Kent]], linebacker [[Dick Hermann]], and defensive back [[John Guillory]]. Kent and Hermann were assigned to San Jose in the Continental Football League. | ||
| + | |[[August-23-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
| - | |||
| - | |[[august-23-1967|< | ||
| ======August 25, 1967====== | ======August 25, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[August-24-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======August 26, 1967====== | ======August 26, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======August 27, 1967====== | + | |[[August-25-1967|< |
| + | |||
| + | ======August 27, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders lost to the [[Broncos]], | The Raiders lost to the [[Broncos]], | ||
| + | |[[August-26-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
| - | |||
| - | |[[august-24-1967|< | ||
| ======August 28, 1967====== | ======August 28, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[August-27-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======August 29, 1967====== | ======August 29, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[August-28-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======August 30, 1967====== | ======August 30, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders waived linebacker [[Duane Benson]]. | The Raiders waived linebacker [[Duane Benson]]. | ||
| + | |[[August-29-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | + | ======August 31, 1967====== |
| - | |[[august-27-1967|< Aug 27, 1967]]| | + | |[[August-30-1967|< Aug 30, 1967]]| |
| - | + | ||
| - | ======August 31, 1967====== | + | |
| ======September 1, 1967====== | ======September 1, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Head coach [[John Rauch]] said rookies [[Gene Upshaw]] and [[Rod Sherman]] would start at left guard and wide receiver, respectively, | Head coach [[John Rauch]] said rookies [[Gene Upshaw]] and [[Rod Sherman]] would start at left guard and wide receiver, respectively, | ||
| - | ---- | + | |[[august-31-1967|< Aug 1, 1967]]| |
| - | + | ||
| - | |[[august-30-1967|< Aug 30, 1967]]| | + | |
| ======September 2, 1967====== | ======September 2, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders filed an appeal with the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, | The Raiders filed an appeal with the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, | ||
| + | |[[September-1-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
| - | |||
| - | |[[september-1-1967|< | ||
| ======September 3, 1967====== | ======September 3, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
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| They also released halfback [[Nate Johns]]. He had been waived by the [[Chargers]] a little over a week ago and had been signed sometime after that by the Raiders, though it wasn't announced in the press until his release. | They also released halfback [[Nate Johns]]. He had been waived by the [[Chargers]] a little over a week ago and had been signed sometime after that by the Raiders, though it wasn't announced in the press until his release. | ||
| + | |[[September-2-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
| - | |||
| - | |[[september-2-1967|< | ||
| ======September 4, 1967====== | ======September 4, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[September-3-1967|< | ||
| ======September 5, 1967====== | ======September 5, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====Transactons===== | =====Transactons===== | ||
| Line 1071: | Line 1356: | ||
| Acquired tight end [[Dave Kocourek]] from the [[Dolphins]] for an unspecified future draft pick | Acquired tight end [[Dave Kocourek]] from the [[Dolphins]] for an unspecified future draft pick | ||
| + | |[[September-4-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | + | ======September 6, 1967====== |
| - | |[[september-3-1967|< Sep 3, 1967]]| | + | |[[September-5-1967|< Sep 5, 1967]]| |
| - | + | ||
| - | ======September 6, 1967====== | + | |
| ======September 7, 1967====== | ======September 7, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[September-6-1967|< | ||
| ======September 8, 1967====== | ======September 8, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[September-7-1967|< | ||
| ======September 9, 1967====== | ======September 9, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======September 10, 1967====== | ||
| - | The Raiders thumped the [[Broncos]], 51-0, in the regular season opener in Oakland. It was largest margin of victory in the team's history. | + | |[[September-8-1967|< |
| - | ---- | ||
| - | |[[september-5-1967|< Sep 5, 1967]]| | + | ======September 10, 1967====== |
| + | The Raiders thumped the [[Broncos]], | ||
| + | |[[September-9-1967|< Sep 9, 1967]]| | ||
| ======September 11, 1967====== | ======September 11, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[September-10-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======September 12, 1967====== | ======September 12, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======September 13, 1967====== | + | |[[September-11-1967|< |
| + | ======September 13, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Raider players elected [[Jim Otto]] and [[Dan Conners]] captains for the 1967 season. Prior to this, during the [[Al Davis]] era starting in 1963, the captains were named by the head coach prior to each game. | Raider players elected [[Jim Otto]] and [[Dan Conners]] captains for the 1967 season. Prior to this, during the [[Al Davis]] era starting in 1963, the captains were named by the head coach prior to each game. | ||
| + | |[[September-12-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | + | ======September 14, 1967====== |
| - | |[[september-10-1967|< Sep 10, 1967]]| | + | |[[September-13-1967|< Sep 13, 1967]]| |
| - | + | ||
| - | ======September 14, 1967====== | + | |
| ======September 15, 1967====== | ======September 15, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders received an unspecified draft pick from the [[Broncos]] in exchange for the rights to former Oakland draftee offensive lineman [[Tom Cichowski]]. | The Raiders received an unspecified draft pick from the [[Broncos]] in exchange for the rights to former Oakland draftee offensive lineman [[Tom Cichowski]]. | ||
| + | |[[September-14-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | + | ======September 16, 1967====== |
| - | |[[september-13-1967|< Sep 13, 1967]]| | + | |[[September-15-1967|< Sep 15, 1967]]| |
| - | + | ||
| - | ======September 16, 1967====== | + | |
| ======September 17, 1967====== | ======September 17, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders beat the [[Patriots]], | The Raiders beat the [[Patriots]], | ||
| + | |[[September-16-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | + | ======September 18, 1967====== |
| - | |[[september-15-1967|< Sep 15, 1967]]| | + | |[[September-17-1967|< Sep 17, 1967]]| |
| - | ======September 18, 1967====== | ||
| ======September 19, 1967====== | ======September 19, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======September 20, 1967====== | + | |[[September-18-1967|< |
| + | |||
| + | ======September 20, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Middle linebacker [[Dan Conners]] was named the Associated Press AFL Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[Patriots]] on the 17th. | Middle linebacker [[Dan Conners]] was named the Associated Press AFL Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[Patriots]] on the 17th. | ||
| + | |[[September-19-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
| - | |||
| - | |[[september-17-1967|< | ||
| ======September 21, 1967====== | ======September 21, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[September-20-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======September 22, 1967====== | ======September 22, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[September-21-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======September 23, 1967====== | ======September 23, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[September-22-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======September 24, 1967====== | ======September 24, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[September-23-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======September 25, 1967====== | ======September 25, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[September-24-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======September 26, 1967====== | ======September 26, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[September-25-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======September 27, 1967====== | ======September 27, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[September-26-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======September 28, 1967====== | ======September 28, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[September-27-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======September 29, 1967====== | ======September 29, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[September-28-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======September 30, 1967====== | ======September 30, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======October | + | |[[September-29-1967|< |
| + | ======October 1, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders beat the [[Chiefs]], 23-21, in Oakland. | The Raiders beat the [[Chiefs]], 23-21, in Oakland. | ||
| - | ---- | + | |[[september-30-1967|< Sep 30, 1967]]| |
| - | + | ||
| - | |[[september-20-1967|< Sep 20, 1967]]| | + | |
| ======October 2, 1967====== | ======October 2, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[October-1-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======October 3, 1967====== | ======October 3, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[October-2-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======October 4, 1967====== | ======October 4, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[October-3-1967|< | ||
| ======October 5, 1967====== | ======October 5, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[October-4-1967|< | ||
| ======October 6, 1967====== | ======October 6, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| While the team was waiting aboard a bus to be taken to the airport for their flight to New York, an unidentified man boarded the vehicle and threatened several players with a gun, asking them to shoot craps with him. After some back-and-forth discussion, linebacker [[Gus Otto]] grabbed the man and disarmed him, though he got away before he could be apprehended. | While the team was waiting aboard a bus to be taken to the airport for their flight to New York, an unidentified man boarded the vehicle and threatened several players with a gun, asking them to shoot craps with him. After some back-and-forth discussion, linebacker [[Gus Otto]] grabbed the man and disarmed him, though he got away before he could be apprehended. | ||
| - | + | |[[October-5-1967|< Oct 5, 1967]]| | |
| - | ---- | + | |
| - | + | ||
| - | |[[october-1-1967|< Oct 1, 1967]]| | + | |
| ======October 7, 1967====== | ======October 7, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
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| The man who had brandished a gun at several players yesterday, Charles Bostic of Denver, was arrested and hospitalized for a mental health evaluation. | The man who had brandished a gun at several players yesterday, Charles Bostic of Denver, was arrested and hospitalized for a mental health evaluation. | ||
| - | + | |[[October-6-1967|< | |
| - | ---- | + | |
| - | + | ||
| - | |[[october-6-1967|< | + | |
| ======October 8, 1967====== | ======October 8, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[October-7-1967|< | ||
| ======October 9, 1967====== | ======October 9, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | |[[October-8-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======October 10, 1967====== | ======October 10, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[October-9-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======October 11, 1967====== | ======October 11, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======October 12, 1967====== | + | |[[October-10-1967|< |
| + | |||
| + | ======October 12, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Head coach [[John Rauch]] said [[Fred Biletnikoff]] would start at wide receiver ahead of [[Rod Sherman]] against Buffalo on the 15th. | Head coach [[John Rauch]] said [[Fred Biletnikoff]] would start at wide receiver ahead of [[Rod Sherman]] against Buffalo on the 15th. | ||
| - | + | |[[October-11-1967|< Oct 11, 1967]]| | |
| - | ---- | + | |
| - | + | ||
| - | |[[october-7-1967|< Oct 7, 1967]]| | + | |
| ======October 13, 1967====== | ======October 13, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[October-12-1967|< | ||
| ======October 14, 1967====== | ======October 14, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======October 15, 1967====== | + | |[[October-13-1967|< |
| + | ======October 15, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders beat the [[Bills]], 24-20, in Buffalo. | The Raiders beat the [[Bills]], 24-20, in Buffalo. | ||
| - | + | |[[October-14-1967|< Oct 14, 1967]]| | |
| - | ---- | + | |
| - | + | ||
| - | |[[october-12-1967|< Oct 12, 1967]]| | + | |
| ======October 16, 1967====== | ======October 16, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[October-15-1967|< | ||
| ======October 17, 1967====== | ======October 17, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[October-16-1967|< | ||
| ======October 18, 1967====== | ======October 18, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[October-17-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======October 19, 1967====== | ======October 19, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[October-18-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======October 20, 1967====== | ======October 20, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[October-19-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======October 21, 1967====== | ======October 21, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======October 22, 1967====== | + | |[[October-20-1967|< |
| + | |||
| + | ======October 22, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders beat the [[Patriots]], | The Raiders beat the [[Patriots]], | ||
| + | |[[October-21-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
| - | |||
| - | |[[october-15-1967|< | ||
| ======October 23, 1967====== | ======October 23, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[October-22-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======October 24, 1967====== | ======October 24, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[October-23-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======October 25, 1967====== | ======October 25, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[October-24-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======October 26, 1967====== | ======October 26, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[October-25-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======October 27, 1967====== | ======October 27, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders placed linebacker [[Bill Fairband]] (knee) on injury waivers. | The Raiders placed linebacker [[Bill Fairband]] (knee) on injury waivers. | ||
| + | |[[October-26-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
| - | |||
| - | |[[october-22-1967|< | ||
| ======October 28, 1967====== | ======October 28, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders activated linebacker [[Duane Benson]]. | The Raiders activated linebacker [[Duane Benson]]. | ||
| + | |[[October-27-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
| - | |||
| - | |[[october-27-1967|< | ||
| ======October 29, 1967====== | ======October 29, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders beat the [[Chargers]], | The Raiders beat the [[Chargers]], | ||
| + | |[[October-28-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
| - | |||
| - | |[[october-28-1967|< | ||
| ======October 30, 1967====== | ======October 30, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[October-29-1967|< | ||
| ======October 31, 1967====== | ======October 31, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[October-30-1967|< | ||
| ======November 1, 1967====== | ======November 1, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======November 2, 1967====== | ||
| + | |[[october-31-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| + | ======November 2, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Defensive back [[Dave Grayson]] was named the Associated Press AFL Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[Chargers]]. | Defensive back [[Dave Grayson]] was named the Associated Press AFL Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[Chargers]]. | ||
| + | |[[November-1-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
| - | |[[october-29-1967|< | + | ======November 3, 1967====== |
| + | |[[November-2-1967|< | ||
| - | ======November 3, 1967====== | ||
| ======November 4, 1967====== | ======November 4, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders waived tight end [[Ken Herock]] and activated running back [[Pete Banaszak]]. | The Raiders waived tight end [[Ken Herock]] and activated running back [[Pete Banaszak]]. | ||
| - | + | |[[November-3-1967|< Nov 3, 1967]]| | |
| - | ---- | + | |
| - | + | ||
| - | |[[november-2-1967|< Nov 2, 1967]]| | + | |
| ======November 5, 1967====== | ======November 5, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders beat the [[Broncos]], | The Raiders beat the [[Broncos]], | ||
| - | + | |[[November-4-1967|< | |
| - | ---- | + | |
| - | + | ||
| - | |[[november-4-1967|< | + | |
| ======November 6, 1967====== | ======November 6, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Running back [[Hewritt Dixon]] underwent a tonsillectomy, | Running back [[Hewritt Dixon]] underwent a tonsillectomy, | ||
| + | |[[November-5-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | + | ======November 7, 1967====== |
| - | |[[november-5-1967|< Nov 5, 1967]]| | + | |[[November-6-1967|< Nov 6, 1967]]| |
| - | + | ||
| - | ======November 7, 1967====== | + | |
| ======November 8, 1967====== | ======November 8, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[November-7-1967|< | ||
| ======November 9, 1967====== | ======November 9, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | |[[November-8-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======November 10, 1967====== | ======November 10, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[November-9-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======November 11, 1967====== | ======November 11, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[November-10-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======November 12, 1967====== | ======November 12, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[November-11-1967|< | ||
| ======November 13, 1967====== | ======November 13, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======November 14, 1967====== | + | |[[November-12-1967|< |
| + | ======November 14, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Running back [[Hewritt Dixon]] returned to practice a little over a week after undergoing a tonsillectomy. | Running back [[Hewritt Dixon]] returned to practice a little over a week after undergoing a tonsillectomy. | ||
| - | + | |[[November-13-1967|< Nov 13, 1967]]| | |
| - | ---- | + | |
| - | + | ||
| - | |[[november-6-1967|< Nov 6, 1967]]| | + | |
| ======November 15, 1967====== | ======November 15, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======November 16, 1967====== | + | |[[November-14-1967|< |
| + | ======November 16, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Ed Schoenfeld of the Tribune reported that, with the relocation of the Athletics to Oakland, the Raiders would find their ability to schedule home games in August and September significantly curtailed. | Ed Schoenfeld of the Tribune reported that, with the relocation of the Athletics to Oakland, the Raiders would find their ability to schedule home games in August and September significantly curtailed. | ||
| + | |[[November-15-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | + | ======November 17, 1967====== |
| - | |[[november-14-1967|< Nov 14, 1967]]| | + | |[[November-16-1967|< Nov 16, 1967]]| |
| - | + | ||
| - | ======November 17, 1967====== | + | |
| ======November 18, 1967====== | ======November 18, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Head coach [[John Rauch]] said [[Roger Hagberg]] would start in place of [[Hewritt Dixon]] in tomorrow' | Head coach [[John Rauch]] said [[Roger Hagberg]] would start in place of [[Hewritt Dixon]] in tomorrow' | ||
| + | |[[November-17-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
| - | |||
| - | |[[november-16-1967|< | ||
| ======November 19, 1967====== | ======November 19, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders beat the [[Dolphins]], | The Raiders beat the [[Dolphins]], | ||
| + | |[[November-18-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | ||
| - | |[[november-18-1967|< Nov 18, 1967]]| | + | ======November 20, 1967====== |
| + | |||
| + | |[[November-19-1967|< Nov 19, 1967]]| | ||
| - | ======November 20, 1967====== | ||
| ======November 21, 1967====== | ======November 21, 1967====== | ||
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders placed running back [[Clem Daniels]] (leg) on injury waivers and activated [[Larry Todd]]. Head coach [[John Rauch]] said [[Pete Banaszak]] would start for Daniels during his absence. | The Raiders placed running back [[Clem Daniels]] (leg) on injury waivers and activated [[Larry Todd]]. Head coach [[John Rauch]] said [[Pete Banaszak]] would start for Daniels during his absence. | ||
| + | |[[November-20-1967|< | ||
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| - | |[[november-19-1967|< | ||
| ======November 22, 1967====== | ======November 22, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[November-21-1967|< | ||
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| ======November 23, 1967====== | ======November 23, 1967====== | ||
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
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| Prior to the game, the team placed running back [[Estes Banks]] on injury waivers and activated linebacker [[Bill Fairband]]. | Prior to the game, the team placed running back [[Estes Banks]] on injury waivers and activated linebacker [[Bill Fairband]]. | ||
| + | |[[November-22-1967|< | ||
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| - | |[[november-21-1967|< | ||
| ======November 24, 1967====== | ======November 24, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======November 25, 1967====== | + | |[[November-23-1967|< |
| + | ======November 25, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders placed linebacker [[Bill Fairband]] on injury waivers just two days after activating him. Fairband reinjured his left knee against the [[Chiefs]] on the 23rd. | The Raiders placed linebacker [[Bill Fairband]] on injury waivers just two days after activating him. Fairband reinjured his left knee against the [[Chiefs]] on the 23rd. | ||
| + | |[[November-24-1967|< | ||
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| - | |[[november-23-1967|< | ||
| ======November 26, 1967====== | ======November 26, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[November-25-1967|< | ||
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| ======November 27, 1967====== | ======November 27, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======November 28, 1967====== | + | |[[November-26-1967|< |
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| + | ======November 28, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders learned that running back [[Clem Daniels]] would require surgery on his right ankle, ending his season. | The Raiders learned that running back [[Clem Daniels]] would require surgery on his right ankle, ending his season. | ||
| + | |[[November-27-1967|< | ||
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| - | |[[november-25-1967|< | ||
| ======November 29, 1967====== | ======November 29, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======November 30, 1967====== | + | |[[November-28-1967|< |
| + | |||
| + | ======November 30, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The AFL announced that, in the event of a tie between the Raiders and [[Chargers]] at the end of the regular season, a playoff game would be scheduled for December 31 in Oakland. | The AFL announced that, in the event of a tie between the Raiders and [[Chargers]] at the end of the regular season, a playoff game would be scheduled for December 31 in Oakland. | ||
| + | |[[November-29-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | + | ======December 1, 1967====== |
| - | |[[november-28-1967|< | ||
| - | ======December | + | |[[october-31-1967|< |
| ======December 2, 1967====== | ======December 2, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======December 3, 1967====== | + | |[[December-1-1967|< |
| + | |||
| + | ======December 3, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders beat the [[Chargers]], | The Raiders beat the [[Chargers]], | ||
| + | |[[December-2-1967|< | ||
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| - | |[[november-30-1967|< | ||
| ======December 4, 1967====== | ======December 4, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[December-3-1967|< | ||
| ======December 5, 1967====== | ======December 5, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[December-4-1967|< | ||
| ======December 6, 1967====== | ======December 6, 1967====== | ||
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Raiders quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]] was named Associated Press AFL Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[Chargers]] on the 3rd. | Raiders quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]] was named Associated Press AFL Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[Chargers]] on the 3rd. | ||
| + | |[[December-5-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | + | ======December 7, 1967====== |
| - | |[[december-3-1967|< Dec 3, 1967]]| | + | |[[December-6-1967|< Dec 6, 1967]]| |
| - | + | ||
| - | ======December 7, 1967====== | + | |
| ======December 8, 1967====== | ======December 8, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[December-7-1967|< | ||
| ======December 9, 1967====== | ======December 9, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[December-8-1967|< | ||
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| ======December 10, 1967====== | ======December 10, 1967====== | ||
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], | The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], | ||
| + | |[[December-9-1967|< | ||
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| - | |[[december-6-1967|< | ||
| ======December 11, 1967====== | ======December 11, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[December-10-1967|< | ||
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| ======December 12, 1967====== | ======December 12, 1967====== | ||
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| + | |[[December-11-1967|< | ||
| ======December 13, 1967====== | ======December 13, 1967====== | ||
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Pro football commissioner Pete Rozelle announced that the college draft would take place on January 30 and that the AFL expansion draft to stock the new Cincinnati Bengals would happen on January 15. The Bengals would be allowed to pick five players from each AFL team, except the [[Dolphins]]. Each AFL team would be allowed to freeze 29 players that had been listed on their opening day roster. | Pro football commissioner Pete Rozelle announced that the college draft would take place on January 30 and that the AFL expansion draft to stock the new Cincinnati Bengals would happen on January 15. The Bengals would be allowed to pick five players from each AFL team, except the [[Dolphins]]. Each AFL team would be allowed to freeze 29 players that had been listed on their opening day roster. | ||
| - | + | |[[December-12-1967|< Dec 12, 1967]]| | |
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| - | |[[december-10-1967|< Dec 10, 1967]]| | + | |
| ======December 14, 1967====== | ======December 14, 1967====== | ||
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| Placekicker [[George Blanda]] was named Associated Press AFL Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[Titans|Oilers]] on the 10th. | Placekicker [[George Blanda]] was named Associated Press AFL Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[Titans|Oilers]] on the 10th. | ||
| + | |[[December-13-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | + | ======December 15, 1967====== |
| - | |[[december-13-1967|< Dec 13, 1967]]| | + | |[[December-14-1967|< Dec 14, 1967]]| |
| - | + | ||
| - | ======December 15, 1967====== | + | |
| ======December 16, 1967====== | ======December 16, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======December 17, 1967====== | + | |[[December-15-1967|< |
| + | ======December 17, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders beat the [[Jets]], 38-29, at the Oakland Coliseum. | The Raiders beat the [[Jets]], 38-29, at the Oakland Coliseum. | ||
| + | |[[December-16-1967|< | ||
| - | ---- | + | ======December 18, 1967====== |
| - | |[[december-14-1967|< Dec 14, 1967]]| | + | |[[December-17-1967|< Dec 17, 1967]]| |
| - | ======December 18, 1967====== | ||
| ======December 19, 1967====== | ======December 19, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======December 20, 1967====== | + | |[[December-18-1967|< |
| + | |||
| + | ======December 20, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
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| Six more were named to the second team: tackle [[Harry Schuh]], guard [[Wayne Hawkins]], running back [[Hewritt Dixon]], middle linebacker [[Dan Conners]], cornerback [[Willie Brown]], and safety [[Rodger Bird]]. | Six more were named to the second team: tackle [[Harry Schuh]], guard [[Wayne Hawkins]], running back [[Hewritt Dixon]], middle linebacker [[Dan Conners]], cornerback [[Willie Brown]], and safety [[Rodger Bird]]. | ||
| + | |[[December-19-1967|< | ||
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| - | |[[december-17-1967|< | ||
| ======December 21, 1967====== | ======December 21, 1967====== | ||
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
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| The AFL All-Star Game teams were named, too. Raiders making the Western Division starting squad were Schuh at tackle, [[Wayne Hawkins]] at guard, Otto at center, Lamonica at quarterback, | The AFL All-Star Game teams were named, too. Raiders making the Western Division starting squad were Schuh at tackle, [[Wayne Hawkins]] at guard, Otto at center, Lamonica at quarterback, | ||
| + | |[[December-20-1967|< | ||
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| - | |[[december-20-1967|< | ||
| ======December 22, 1967====== | ======December 22, 1967====== | ||
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Associated Press named Raiders quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]] their AFL Most Valuable Player. | The Associated Press named Raiders quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]] their AFL Most Valuable Player. | ||
| + | |[[December-21-1967|< | ||
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| - | |[[december-21-1967|< | ||
| ======December 23, 1967====== | ======December 23, 1967====== | ||
| - | |||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The [[Titans|Oilers]] beat the [[Dolphins]], | The [[Titans|Oilers]] beat the [[Dolphins]], | ||
| + | |[[December-22-1967|< | ||
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| - | |[[december-22-1967|< | ||
| ======December 24, 1967====== | ======December 24, 1967====== | ||
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| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Raiders beat the [[Bills]], 28-21, in Oakland to close the regular season. The win gave the Raiders a 13-1-0 record, the best finish in AFL history. | The Raiders beat the [[Bills]], 28-21, in Oakland to close the regular season. The win gave the Raiders a 13-1-0 record, the best finish in AFL history. | ||
| + | |[[December-23-1967|< | ||
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| - | |[[december-23-1967|< | ||
| ======December 25, 1967====== | ======December 25, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[December-24-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======December 26, 1967====== | ======December 26, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[December-25-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| ======December 27, 1967====== | ======December 27, 1967====== | ||
| + | |||
| + | |[[December-26-1967|< | ||
| + | |||
| + | ======December 28, 1967====== | ||
| ======December 28, 1967====== | ======December 28, 1967====== | ||
| [[Broncos]] head coach Lou Saban, the coach of the Western Division in this season' | [[Broncos]] head coach Lou Saban, the coach of the Western Division in this season' | ||
| + | |[[December-27-1967|< | ||
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| - | |||
| - | |[[december-24-1967|< | ||
| ======December 29, 1967====== | ======December 29, 1967====== | ||
| - | ======December 30, 1967====== | + | |[[December-28-1967|< |
| + | ======December 30, 1967====== | ||
| =====News===== | =====News===== | ||
| The Sporting News named quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]] the AFL Player of the Year as voted on by the league' | The Sporting News named quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]] the AFL Player of the Year as voted on by the league' | ||
| - | + | |[[December-29-1967|< Dec 29, 1967]]| | |
| - | ---- | + | |
| - | + | ||
| - | |[[december-28-1967|< Dec 28, 1967]]| | + | |
| ======December 31, 1967====== | ======December 31, 1967====== | ||
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| =====The Big Story===== | =====The Big Story===== | ||
| In their first trip to the AFL Championship Game, the Raiders thumped the [[Titans|Oilers]], | In their first trip to the AFL Championship Game, the Raiders thumped the [[Titans|Oilers]], | ||
| + | |[[December-30-1967|< | ||
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| - | ---- | ||
| - | |[[december-30-1967|< | ||