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======1967 News======

======January 1, 1967======

======January 2, 1967======

======January 3, 1967======

======January 4, 1967======

=====News=====

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 5, 1967======

======January 6, 1967======

======January 7, 1967======

======January 8, 1967======

======January 9, 1967======

======January 10, 1967======

======January 11, 1967======

======January 12, 1967======

======January 13, 1967======

======January 14, 1967======

======January 15, 1967======

======January 16, 1967======

======January 17, 1967======

======January 18, 1967======

======January 19, 1967======

======January 20, 1967======

======January 21, 1967======

======January 22, 1967======

=====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]].

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======January 23, 1967======

======January 24, 1967======

=====News=====

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 26, 1967======

======January 27, 1967======

======January 28, 1967======

======January 29, 1967======

======January 30, 1967======

======January 31, 1967======

======February 1, 1967======

======February 2, 1967======

======February 3, 1967======

======February 4, 1967======

======February 5, 1967======

======February 6, 1967======

======February 7, 1967======

======February 8, 1967======

======February 9, 1967======

======February 10, 1967======

======February 11, 1967======

======February 12, 1967======

======February 13, 1967======

======February 14, 1967======

======February 15, 1967======

======February 16, 1967======

======February 17, 1967======

======February 18, 1967======

======February 19, 1967======

======February 20, 1967======

======February 21, 1967======

======February 22, 1967======

======February 23, 1967======

======February 24, 1967======

======February 25, 1967======

======February 26, 1967======

======February 27, 1967======

======February 28, 1967======

======March 1, 1967======

======March 2, 1967======

======March 3, 1967======

======March 4, 1967======

=====Transactions=====

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 6, 1967======

======March 7, 1967======

======March 8, 1967======

======March 9, 1967======

======March 10, 1967======

======March 11, 1967======

======March 12, 1967======

======March 13, 1967======

======March 14, 1967======

=====News=====

In the first combined AFL/NFL draft, the Raiders selected Texas A&I guard [[Gene Upshaw]] in the first round with the 17th overall pick.
=====Transactions=====

The Raiders traded wide receiver [[Art Powell]] and quarterback [[Tom Flores]], along with their second-round pick in the 1967 draft to the [[Bills]] for quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]], wide receiver [[Glenn Bass]], and Buffalo's third-round pick and the fifth-round pick they had received from the [[Chiefs]] in a separate deal.

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======March 15, 1967======

======March 16, 1967======

======March 17, 1967======

======March 18, 1967======

======March 19, 1967======

======March 20, 1967======

=====Transactions=====

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======

=====News=====

The Raiders added the title of promotions director to musical director [[Del Courtney]]'s portfolio.

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======March 22, 1967======

======March 23, 1967======

=====Transactions=====

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 25, 1967======

======March 26, 1967======

======March 27, 1967======

======March 28, 1967======

======March 29, 1967======

======March 30, 1967======

======March 31, 1967======

======April 1, 1967======

======April 2, 1967======

======April 3, 1967======

======April 4, 1967======

======April 5, 1967======

======April 6, 1967======

======April 7, 1967======

======April 8, 1967======

======April 9, 1967======

======April 10, 1967======

======April 11, 1967======

======April 12, 1967======

======April 13, 1967======

======April 14, 1967======

======April 15, 1967======

======April 16, 1967======

======April 17, 1967======

======April 18, 1967======

======April 19, 1967======

=====Transactions=====

The Raiders claimed [[Titans|Oilers]] quarterback [[George Blanda]] from that team's waiver list.

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======April 20, 1967======

======April 21, 1967======

======April 22, 1967======

======April 23, 1967======

======April 24, 1967======

======April 25, 1967======

======April 26, 1967======

======April 27, 1967======

======April 28, 1967======

======April 29, 1967======

======April 30, 1967======

=====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.

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======May 1, 1967======

======May 2, 1967======

=====News=====

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's lawyer said his client was under contract to the Rams and would play for them in 1967. NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle also asserted that Gabriel was contractually obligated to play for the Rams, not the Raiders.

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======May 3, 1967======

======May 4, 1967======

======May 5, 1967======

======May 6, 1967======

======May 7, 1967======

=====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.

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======May 8, 1967======

======May 9, 1967======

======May 10, 1967======

=====Transactions=====

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 12, 1967======

======May 13, 1967======

=====News=====

In the continuing [[Roman Gabriel]] saga, the quarterback's attorney, Edward Masry, said "right now, chances are good he'll go to the Raiders." This followed a report that quoted team owner [[Al Davis]] saying "we are ready and willing to go through with the contract Gabriel signed with us."

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======May 14, 1967======

=====Transactions=====

The Raiders signed their sixth-round pick in the 1967 draft, Wyoming quarterback [[Rick Egloff]].

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======May 15, 1967======

=====Transactions=====

The Raiders signed free agent wide receiver [[Mack Burton]].

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======May 16, 1967======

=====News=====

Offensive backfield coach [[Bill Walsh]] resigned to become head coach of the San Jose Apaches in the Continental Football League.

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======May 17, 1967======

======May 18, 1967======

=====Transactions=====

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.

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======May 19, 1967======

======May 20, 1967======

======May 21, 1967======

=====Transactions=====

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).

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======May 22, 1967======

======May 23, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders hired San Diego State assistant [[John Madden]] to coach linebackers and special teams.

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======May 24, 1967======

=====Transactions=====

The Raiders announced the signing of their first-round pick in the 1967 draft, Texas A&I guard [[Gene Upshaw]].

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======May 25, 1967======

======May 26, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders hired former Colorado and Michigan State assistant [[John Polonchek]] as the offensive backfield coach.

Construction workers broke ground on a new building to house the team's offices on a lot south of the Coliseum site.

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======May 27, 1967======

======May 28, 1967======

======May 29, 1967======

======May 30, 1967======

======May 31, 1967======

======June 1, 1967======

======June 2, 1967======

======June 3, 1967======

======June 4, 1967======

======June 5, 1967======

======June 6, 1967======

=====News=====

Halfback [[Jim Dillard]], a former Raiders draftee, testified before an Ottawa court that the Raiders had asked him to play "at half potential" for the Calgary Stampeders in the 1965 season, presumably with the goal of getting the team to release him and allow him to join the Raiders. Dillard had been selected by the Raiders in the eighth round of the 1962 draft, but he chose to sign in Canada with Saskatchewan. Raiders general manager said the story was "hogwash", adding that the team had signed him and advanced Dillard $5,000 of a $12,000 to play for Oakland after his Calgary contract expired. Instead, Dillard signed a new contract with Ottawa Rough Riders after that team received him from Calgary in trade. The Raiders sued for the return of the advance money and received half of it by arrangement with the Rough Riders. They expected to receive the other half this year. Instead, Dillard was suing the Ottawa team to void his contract and get back the money they had sent to Oakland.

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======June 7, 1967======

======June 8, 1967======

======June 9, 1967======

======June 10, 1967======

======June 11, 1967======

======June 12, 1967======

======June 13, 1967======

======June 14, 1967======

=====Transactions=====

The Raiders signed free agent Stanford defensive back [[John Guillory]].

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======June 15, 1967======

=====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's contract offer. Raiders owner [[Al Davis]] said if Bass chose not to report, the entire trade, that also included sending quarterback [[Tom Flores]] and wide receiver [[Art Powell]] to Buffalo would be void.

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=====Transactions=====

The Raiders traded defensive back [[Joe Krakoski]] to the [[Jets]] for defensive back [[Dainard Paulson]].

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======June 16, 1967======

=====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.

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======June 17, 1967======

======June 18, 1967======

======June 19, 1967======

======June 20, 1967======

======June 21, 1967======

======June 22, 1967======

======June 23, 1967======

======June 24, 1967======

=====Transactions=====

The Raiders signed their third-round pick in the 1967 draft, Colorado linebacker [[Bill Fairband]].

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======June 25, 1967======

======June 26, 1967======

======June 27, 1967======

======June 28, 1967======

======June 29, 1967======

=====Transactions=====

Quarterback [[Mickey Slaughter]], acquired in a trade with the [[Broncos]] earlier in the year, announced his retirement from pro football.

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======June 30, 1967======

=====Transactions=====

The Raiders signed USC wide receiver [[Rod Sherman]]. Sherman had been the team's first round pick in the 1966 AFL redshirt draft.

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======July 1, 1967======

======July 2, 1967======

======July 3, 1967======

======July 4, 1967======

======July 5, 1967======

======July 6, 1967======

======July 7, 1967======

======July 8, 1967======

======July 9, 1967======

======July 10, 1967======

======July 11, 1967======

======July 12, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders opened training camp for rookies and new veterans in Santa Rosa. Three players were excused from reporting because of military duty: quarterbacks [[Charlie Green]] and [[Rick Egloff]], and tackle [[Dan Archer]]. 

=====Transactions=====

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]].

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======July 13, 1967======

=====News=====

Quarterback [[Roman Gabriel]] dropped his lawsuit against the Raiders, Rams, and NFL and he was expected to join the Rams in camp. Raiders general manager [[Scotty Stirling]] said his team was happy with their quarterback situation and would no longer pursue Gabriel.

Former Raiders guard [[Marv Marinovich]] joined the team for camp as a weight room instructor.

=====Transactions=====

Safety [[Gerald Warfield]] left training camp voluntarily.

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======July 14, 1967======

=====Transactions=====

The Raiders signed free agent defensive lineman [[Wayne Coleman]]. Coleman didn't play collegiate football, but had some semi-pro experience.

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======July 15, 1967======

======July 16, 1967======

=====News=====

Returning veterans reported to training camp. Also reporting was rookie quarterback [[Ron Egloff]], who had been excused for military duty.

Utah State trainer [[Howie Adams]] was added to [[George Anderson]]'s staff for camp.

The coaches were giving defensive back [[Willie Williams]] a tryout at wide receiver.

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=====Transactions=====

The Raiders acquired wide receiver [[Lionel Taylor]] and guard [[Jerry Sturm]] in a trade with the [[Broncos]] for guard [[Richard Tyson]] and a pair of linebackers, [[Ray Schmautz]] and [[Richard Jackson]].

The team released fullback [[Dan Serieka]].

Defensive tackle [[Ron Lewellen]] voluntarily left training camp.

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

Halfback [[Estes Banks]] suffered a possible fractured hand in practice.

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======July 17, 1967======


======July 18, 1967======

======July 19, 1967======

=====News=====

Guard [[Jerry Sturm]], acquired a few days ago in a trade with the [[Broncos]], said he wouldn't report to the team and would retire from pro football if he wasn't assured of a place on the roster for the regular season.

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======July 20, 1967======

======July 21, 1967======

======July 22, 1967======

======July 23, 1967======

=====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).

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======July 24, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders released placekicker [[Ron Chesterton]].

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======July 25, 1967======

=====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.

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======July 26, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders released defensive back [[Willie Williams]].

Quarterback/placekicker [[George Blanda]] reported to camp.

The coaches held another scrimmage with the following players sitting out because of injury: wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]], linebacker [[Mike Hibler]], linebacker [[Mark DeVilling]], defensive tackle [[Wayne Coleman]], and wide receiver [[Lionel Taylor]].

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======July 27, 1967======

======July 28, 1967======

======July 29, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders released linebacker [[Mark DeVilling]] and defensive tackle [[Wayne Coleman]].

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======July 30, 1967======

=====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.

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======July 31, 1967======

======August 1, 1967======

=====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.

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======August 2, 1967======

=====News=====

Head coach [[John Rauch]] named [[Daryle Lamonica]] starting quarterback for the preseason opener against the [[Chargers]] on the 5th. 

Tackle [[Bob Svihus]] abruptly left training camp in a contract dispute.

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======August 3, 1967======

=====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.

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======August 4, 1967======

======August 5, 1967======

=====News=====

In the first-ever night game at the Oakland Coliseum, the Raiders beat the [[Chargers]], 24-23, in their preseason opener.

Before the game it was announced that linebacker [[Mike Hibler]] would have knee surgery the next day. The date of his return was uncertain.

The Raiders released guard [[Don Bruce]] after he cleared waivers.

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======August 6, 1967======

=====News=====

Defensive back [[Warren Powers]] left the team for a two-week stint of military service.

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======August 7, 1967======

=====News=====

Rookie wide receiver [[Rod Sherman]] joined the team after playing in the College All-Star Game against the Packers. Tackle [[Dan Archer]] also joined the club after a six-month military stint.

The Raiders sent guard [[George Flint]] to the [[Titans|Oilers]] for what [[John Rauch]] called a "prior commitment." Bob Valli of the Tribune speculated that it was compensation for the Raiders having claimed [[George Blanda]] off waivers in the spring. Rookie [[Gene Upshaw]] was moved into Flint's second-string guard spot.

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.

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======August 8, 1967======

======August 9, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders cut offensive lineman [[Gary Schwertferger]].

[[Bob Halford]] resigned as public relations director. He was replaced, temporarily at least, by assistant [[Bob Bestor]].

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======August 10, 1967======

======August 11, 1967======

=====News=====

The coaches made several lineup decisions for tomorrow's game against the [[Titans|Oilers]]: [[Pete Banaszak]] at halfback in place of holdout [[Clem Daniels]], [[Glenn Bass]] in place of [[Fred Biletnikoff]] at wide receiver, [[Lionel Taylor]] in place of [[Bill Miller]] at the other wideout spot, [[Bill Laskey]] in place of [[JR Williamson]] at linebacker, [[Billy Cannon]] in place of [[Tom Mitchell]] at tight end, and [[Dainard Paulson]] at safety in place of [[Warren Powers]]. Rookie guard [[Gene Upshaw]] would also make his debut in the game.

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======August 12, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], 24-7, in a preseason game in the Oakland Coliseum.

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======August 13, 1967======

=====News=====

Wide receiver [[Mack Burton]] voluntarily left training camp sometime around this date.

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======August 14, 1967======

======August 15, 1967======

=====News=====

Guard [[Jerry Sturm]] got into an argument with line coach [[Ollie Spencer]] in the morning practice and was fined $150 by head coach [[John Rauch]]. Sturm left training camp that evening and said he would sit out the season unless the team traded him.

Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]], who had been dealing with a torn pectoral muscle for the past week, was placed on injury waivers.

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======August 16, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders waived wide receiver [[James Ray Jackson]] and tackle [[Len Sears]].

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======August 17, 1967======

======August 18, 1967======

======August 19, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders lost to the [[Chiefs]], 48-0, in a preseason game in Portland, Oregon.

Prior to the game the team waived defensive lineman [[David Daniels]] and quarterback [[Charlie Green]].

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======August 20, 1967======

======August 21, 1967======

======August 22, 1967======

=====News=====

Defensive lineman [[David Daniels]] cleared waivers and was released.

The coaching staff returned [[Rick Egloff]] to his original position at quarterback after having tried him at wide receiver, running back, and safety.

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======August 23, 1967======

=====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 "loose" working agreement.

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======August 24, 1967======

=====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.

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======August 25, 1967======

======August 26, 1967======

======August 27, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders lost to the [[Broncos]], 21-17, in a preseason game in North Platte, Nebraska.

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======August 28, 1967======

======August 29, 1967======

======August 30, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders waived linebacker [[Duane Benson]].

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======August 31, 1967======

======September 1, 1967======

=====News=====

Head coach [[John Rauch]] said rookies [[Gene Upshaw]] and [[Rod Sherman]] would start at left guard and wide receiver, respectively, against the 49ers on the 3rd.

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======September 2, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders filed an appeal with the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, opposing the assessment of a $125,000 "possessory interest" tax regarding the team's use of the Oakland Coliseum. The team argued that the designation didn't apply to their situation.

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======September 3, 1967======

=====News=====

In their first ever meeting with an NFL team, the Raiders lost to the [[49ers]], 13-10, at the Oakland Coliseum, closing out the preseason.

The team made several moves prior to the game, signing wide receiver [[Warren Wells]], who had cleared waivers with the [[Chiefs]] a few days earlier. They also released rookie quarterback [[Rick Egloff]] and placed halfback [[Larry Todd]] on injury waivers.

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.

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======September 4, 1967======

======September 5, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders made a number of roster moves, preparing for the start of the regular season. They waived wide receiver [[Glenn Bass]], tight end [[Tom Mitchell]], running back [[Pervis Atkins]], guard [[Palmer Pyle]], and defensive back [[Dainard Paulson]]. In lieu of getting released, wide receiver [[Lionel Taylor]] chose to be placed on the voluntarily retired list. Defensive tackle [[Carleton Oats]] was placed on the injury waivers list.

The team also acquired tight end [[Dave Kocourek]] from the [[Dolphins]] for an unspecified future draft pick.

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======September 6, 1967======

======September 7, 1967======

======September 8, 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.

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======September 11, 1967======

======September 12, 1967======

======September 13, 1967======

=====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.

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======September 14, 1967======

======September 15, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders received an unspecified draft pick from the [[Broncos]] in exchange for the rights to former Oakland draftee offensive lineman [[Tom Cichowski]].

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======September 16, 1967======

======September 17, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders beat the [[Patriots]], 35-7, in Oakland.

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======September 18, 1967======

======September 19, 1967======

======September 20, 1967======

=====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.

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======September 21, 1967======

======September 22, 1967======

======September 23, 1967======

======September 24, 1967======

======September 25, 1967======

======September 26, 1967======

======September 27, 1967======

======September 28, 1967======

======September 29, 1967======

======September 30, 1967======

======October 1, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders beat the [[Chiefs]], 23-21, in Oakland.

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======October 2, 1967======

======October 3, 1967======

======October 4, 1967======

======October 5, 1967======

======October 6, 1967======

=====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.

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======October 7, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders lost to the [[Jets]], 27-14, in New York.

Prior to the game, the Raiders activated defensive tackle [[Carleton Oats]] (knee) from injury waivers. In a corresponding move, the team placed running back [[Pete Banaszak]] on injury waivers.

The man who had brandished a gun at several players yesterday, Charles Bostic of Denver, was arrested and hospitalized for a mental health evaluation.

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======October 8, 1967======

======October 9, 1967======

======October 10, 1967======

======October 11, 1967======

======October 12, 1967======

=====News=====

Head coach [[John Rauch]] said [[Fred Biletnikoff]] would start at wide receiver ahead of [[Rod Sherman]] against Buffalo on the 15th.

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======October 13, 1967======

======October 14, 1967======

======October 15, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders beat the [[Bills]], 24-20, in Buffalo.

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======October 16, 1967======

======October 17, 1967======

======October 18, 1967======

======October 19, 1967======

======October 20, 1967======

======October 21, 1967======

======October 22, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders beat the [[Patriots]], 48-14, in Boston. Running back [[Hewritt Dixon]] missed the game with shoulder bursitis and linebacker [[Bill Fairband]] left the game with a knee injury and did not return.

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======October 23, 1967======

======October 24, 1967======

======October 25, 1967======

======October 26, 1967======

======October 27, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders placed linebacker [[Bill Fairband]] (knee) on injury waivers.

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======October 28, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders activated linebacker [[Duane Benson]].

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======October 29, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders beat the [[Chargers]], 51-10, in Oakland.

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======October 30, 1967======

======October 31, 1967======

======November 1, 1967======

======November 2, 1967======

=====News=====

Defensive back [[Dave Grayson]] was named the Associated Press AFL Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[Chargers]].


======November 3, 1967======

======November 4, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders waived tight end [[Ken Herock]] and activated running back [[Pete Banaszak]].
======November 5, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders beat the [[Broncos]], 21-17, in Denver.
======November 6, 1967======

=====News=====

Running back [[Hewritt Dixon]] underwent a tonsillectomy, but wasn't expected to miss any games as the Raiders were on a bye week.
======November 7, 1967======

======November 8, 1967======

======November 9, 1967======

======November 10, 1967======

======November 11, 1967======

======November 12, 1967======

======November 13, 1967======

======November 14, 1967======

=====News=====

Running back [[Hewritt Dixon]] returned to practice a little over a week after undergoing a tonsillectomy.
======November 15, 1967======

======November 16, 1967======

=====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.
======November 17, 1967======

======November 18, 1967======

=====News=====

Head coach [[John Rauch]] said [[Roger Hagberg]] would start in place of [[Hewritt Dixon]] in tomorrow's game against the [[Dolphins]]. Dixon, who was still recovering from a recent tonsillectomy, would play but would open the game on the bench.
======November 19, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders beat the [[Dolphins]], 31-17, in the Oakland Coliseum, but running back [[Clem Daniels]] broke his right fibula in the third quarter when guard [[Bob Svihus]] landed on it while pass blocking. Daniels was expected to miss four to six weeks.
======November 20, 1967======

======November 21, 1967======

=====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.
======November 22, 1967======

======November 23, 1967======

=====News=====

In a Thanksgiving Day contest, the Raiders beat the [[Chiefs]], 44-22, in Kansas City.

Prior to the game, the team placed running back [[Estes Banks]] on injury waivers and activated linebacker [[Bill Fairband]].
======November 24, 1967======

======November 25, 1967======

=====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.
======November 26, 1967======

======November 27, 1967======

======November 28, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders learned that running back [[Clem Daniels]] would require surgery on his right ankle, ending his season.
======November 29, 1967======

======November 30, 1967======

=====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.
======December 1, 1967======

======December 2, 1967======

======December 3, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders beat the [[Chargers]], 41-21, in San Diego.
======December 4, 1967======

======December 5, 1967======

======December 6, 1967======

=====News=====

Raiders quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]] was named Associated Press AFL Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[Chargers]] on the 3rd.
======December 7, 1967======

======December 8, 1967======

======December 9, 1967======

======December 10, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], 19-7, in Houston, and with the [[Chargers]]' loss to [[Dolphins|Miami]], clinched their first-ever AFL Western Division title with two games to play.
======December 11, 1967======

======December 12, 1967======

======December 13, 1967======

=====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.
======December 14, 1967======

=====News=====

Placekicker [[George Blanda]] was named Associated Press AFL Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the [[Titans|Oilers]] on the 10th.
======December 15, 1967======

======December 16, 1967======

======December 17, 1967======

=====News=====

The Raiders beat the [[Jets]], 38-29, at the Oakland Coliseum.
======December 18, 1967======

======December 19, 1967======

======December 20, 1967======

=====News=====

Six Raiders players were named to the Associated Press All-AFL first team: center [[Jim Otto]], tight end [[Billy Cannon]], quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]], defensive tackle [[Tom Keating]], defensive end [[Ben Davidson]], and cornerback [[Kent McCloughan]]. 

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 21, 1967======

=====News=====

Head coach [[John Rauch]] was named Associated Press AFL Coach of the Year.

Five Raiders were named to the Newspaper Enterprises Association All-AFL first team and voted on by the league's coaches: tackle [[Harry Schuh]], center [[Jim Otto]], defensive tackle [[Tom Keating]], middle linebacker [[Dan Conners]], and cornerback [[Kent McCloughan]].

Named to the second team were guard [[Gene Upshaw]], quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]], running back [[Hewritt Dixon]], defensive end [[Ben Davidson]], and linebacker [[Bill Laskey]].

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, Dixon at fullback, Davidson at defensive end, Keating at defensive tackle, Conners at middle linebacker, and McCloughan at cornerback.
======December 22, 1967======

=====News=====

The Associated Press named Raiders quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]] their AFL Most Valuable Player.
======December 23, 1967======

=====News=====

The [[Titans|Oilers]] beat the [[Dolphins]], giving them the AFL Eastern Division crown and setting up a meeting with the Raiders in Oakland on the 31st for the AFL championship.
======December 24, 1967======

=====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.
======December 25, 1967======

======December 26, 1967======

======December 27, 1967======

======December 28, 1967======

[[Broncos]] head coach [[Lou Saban]], the coach of the Western Division in this season's AFL All-Star Game added wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]] and placekicker [[George Blanda]] to the roster as reserves.
======December 29, 1967======

======December 30, 1967======

=====News=====

The Sporting News named quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]] the AFL Player of the Year as voted on by the league's players. Along with Lamonica, seven other Raiders were named to the magazine's All-AFL team: guard [[Gene Upshaw]], center [[Jim Otto]], fullback [[Hewritt Dixon]], placekicker [[George Blanda]], defensive end [[Ben Davidson]], defensive tackle [[Tom Keating]], and cornerback [[Kent McCloughan]].
======December 31, 1967======

=====News=====

United Press International released their All-AFL selections and seven Raiders were included: center [[Jim Otto]], quarterback [[Daryle Lamonica]], tight end [[Billy Cannon]], tackle [[Harry Schuh]], defensive end [[Ben Davidson]], defensive tackle [[Ted Keating]], and cornerback [[Kent McCloughan]].
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