======January 1, 1965====== ======January 2, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders signed their second-round draft pick, Florida State wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]] and his college teammate, free agent linebacker [[Dick Hermann]]. * They also announced they had signed rookie Nebraska halfback [[Kent McCloughan]]. McCloughan had been picked in the 11th round of the draft by the [[Titans|Oilers]], but Houston traded his signing rights to the Raiders in exchange for the signing rights to Oakland's 17th-round pick, University of Tulsa defensive end [[Garry Porterfield]] and their eighth-round pick in the redshirt draft, Baylor halfback [[Henry Pickett]]. ---- |[[december-30-1964|< Dec 30, 1964]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[january-6-1965|Jan 6, 1965 >]]| ======January 3, 1965====== ======January 4, 1965====== ======January 5, 1965====== ======January 6, 1965====== =====News===== * The University of Nebraska's athletic director, Tippy Dye, said halfback [[Kent McCloughan]] had not signed with the Raiders, contradicting reports of a few days ago and was still eligible to compete on the Cornhuskers' track-and-field team that spring. The Raiders clarified that McCloughan had agreed to terms with them, but had not actually signed a contract. ---- |[[january-2-1965|< Jan 2, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[january-8-1965|Jan 8, 1965 >]]| ======January 7, 1965====== ======January 8, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders signed their third-round pick in the recent redshirt draft, LSU tackle [[Mickey Cox]]. ---- |[[january-6-1965|< Jan 6, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[january-9-1965|Jan 9, 1965 >]]| ======January 9, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders confirmed, once and for all, that they had signed rookie Nebraska halfback [[Kent McCloughan]], ending his college track-and-field eligibility and all the noise about whether he had signed or had simply "agreed to terms" verbally. ---- |[[january-8-1965|< Jan 8, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[january-10-1965|Jan 10, 1965 >]]| ======January 10, 1965====== =====News===== * [[Clem Daniels]] and [[Art Powell]] were among 21 Black players who left New Orleans, the site of the AFL All-Star Game, this morning in protest of the racist treatment they received there from cab drivers and business owners. By evening, AFL commissioner Joe Foss announced the site of the game had been moved to Houston. Upon the change, Daniels and Powell joined other Black players in agreeing to play at the new location. ---- |[[january-9-1965|< Jan 9, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[february-13-1965|Feb 13, 1965 >]]| ======January 11, 1965====== ======January 12, 1965====== ======January 13, 1965====== ======January 14, 1965====== ======January 15, 1965====== ======January 16, 1965====== ======January 17, 1965====== ======January 18, 1965====== ======January 19, 1965====== ======January 20, 1965====== ======January 21, 1965====== ======January 22, 1965====== ======January 23, 1965====== ======January 24, 1965====== ======January 25, 1965====== ======January 26, 1965====== ======January 27, 1965====== ======January 28, 1965====== ======January 29, 1965====== ======January 30, 1965====== ======January 31, 1965====== ======February 1, 1965====== ======February 2, 1965====== ======February 3, 1965====== ======February 4, 1965====== ======February 5, 1965====== ======February 6, 1965====== ======February 7, 1965====== ======February 8, 1965====== ======February 9, 1965====== ======February 10, 1965====== ======February 11, 1965====== ======February 12, 1965====== =====News===== * Guard [[Bob Mischak]] had knee surgery sometime around this date and was hopeful that he would be ready to go when training camp opened in July. ---- |[[january-10-1965|< Jan 10, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[february-13-1965|Feb 13, 1965 >]]| ======February 13, 1965====== =====News===== * After several days of negotiations a deal involving the Raiders receiver [[Bo Roberson]] and the [[Patriots]] fell through. The Pats were hoping to acquire Roberson, but Boston coach Mike Holovak rejected Oakland's request to get linebacker Tom Addison in return. Holovak said he would give up a draft pick, but no players, citing lack of depth on his squad. =====Transactions===== * The team signed a pair of free agent defensive tackles: [[Harry Rakowski]] out of The Citadel and Hofstra's [[Tom Finneran]]. ---- |[[february-12-1965|< Feb 12, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[february-15-1965|Feb 15, 1965 >]]| ======February 14, 1965====== ======February 15, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders signed wide receiver [[Dobie Craig]], who had just been waived by the [[Titans|Oilers]]. ---- |[[february-13-1965|< Feb 13, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[february-28-1965|Feb 28, 1965 >]]| ======February 16, 1965====== ======February 17, 1965====== ======February 18, 1965====== ======February 19, 1965====== ======February 20, 1965====== ======February 21, 1965====== ======February 22, 1965====== ======February 23, 1965====== ======February 24, 1965====== ======February 25, 1965====== ======February 26, 1965====== ======February 27, 1965====== ======February 28, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders signed their 11th-round draft pick, Illinois tackle [[Bill Minor]]. ---- |[[february-15-1965|< Feb 15, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[march-7-1965|Mar 7, 1965 >]]| ======March 1, 1965====== ======March 2, 1965====== ======March 3, 1965====== ======March 4, 1965====== ======March 5, 1965====== ======March 6, 1965====== ======March 7, 1965====== =====News===== * Fullback [[Alan Miller]] announced he would be returning to the team for training camp in July after taking a year off to finish his law degree. ---- |[[february-28-1965|< Feb 28, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[march-16-1965|Mar 16, 1965 >]]| ======March 8, 1965====== ======March 9, 1965====== ======March 10, 1965====== ======March 11, 1965====== ======March 12, 1965====== ======March 13, 1965====== ======March 14, 1965====== ======March 15, 1965====== ======March 16, 1965====== =====News===== * NBC television announced they would broadcast all seven Raiders road games for the 1965 season to the Bay Area, a first for the team. ---- |[[march-7-1965|< Mar 7, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[march-24-1965|Mar 24, 1965 >]]| ======March 17, 1965====== ======March 18, 1965====== ======March 19, 1965====== ======March 20, 1965====== ======March 21, 1965====== ======March 22, 1965====== ======March 23, 1965====== ======March 24, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders signed their 17th-round draft pick, Holy Cross defensive end [[John Dugan]], and also added free agent defensive tackle [[Pat Russ]]. Russ had been drafted by both the Raiders and the Vikings out of Purdue in 1961, but chose to sign with Minnesota where he played for two seasons. =====Injury Updates===== * Rookie defensive back [[Loren Hawley]] injured his knee in a rugby game and underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament. His availability for training camp was in doubt. ---- |[[march-16-1965|< Mar 16, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[march-30-1965|Mar 30, 1965 >]]| ======March 25, 1965====== ======March 26, 1965====== ======March 27, 1965====== ======March 28, 1965====== ======March 29, 1965====== ======March 30, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders agreed to a new five-year deal with general manager/head coach [[Al Davis]]. The contract included a raise in pay, but the amount was not revealed. ---- |[[march-24-1965|< Mar 24, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[april-3-1965|Apr 3, 1965 >]]| ======April 1, 1965====== ======April 2, 1965====== ======April 3, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders traded cornerback [[Fred Williamson]] to the [[Chiefs]] for Kansas City cornerback [[Dave Grayson]]. ---- |[[march-24-1965|< Mar 24, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[april-10-1965|Apr 10, 1965 >]]| ======April 4, 1965====== ======April 5, 1965====== ======April 6, 1965====== ======April 7, 1965====== ======April 8, 1965====== ======April 9, 1965====== ======April 10, 1965====== =====News===== * Defensive lineman [[Dan Birdwell]] underwent surgery in his hometown of Houston to remove a bone chip in his right elbow. He had first noticed pain in the elbow during the 1964 training camp, but it wasn't properly diagnosed until this off-season. He was expected to be ready to go when the 1965 season camp was to open in July. ---- |[[april-3-1965|< Apr 3, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[april-11-1965|Apr 11, 1965 >]]| ======April 11, 1965====== =====News===== * The AFL released the 1965 regular season schedule with the Raiders opening at home against [[Chiefs|Kansas City]] on September 12. Oakland was scheduled to close the season in [[Chargers|San Diego]] on December 19. ---- |[[april-10-1965|< Apr 10, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[april-25-1965|Apr 25, 1965 >]]| ======April 12, 1965====== ======April 13, 1965====== ======April 14, 1965====== ======April 15, 1965====== ======April 16, 1965====== ======April 17, 1965====== ======April 18, 1965====== ======April 19, 1965====== ======April 20, 1965====== ======April 21, 1965====== ======April 22, 1965====== ======April 23, 1965====== ======April 24, 1965====== ======April 25, 1965====== =====News===== * Defensive back [[Warren Powers]] underwent surgery to remove calcium deposits in his left gluteus medius sometime in the past few days. The deposits had been causing pain in his left leg that bothered him during the 1964 season. He hoped to be ready to go when training camp started in July. * The Raiders announced their preseason schedule, which would open on August 7 against the [[Chargers]] in San Diego. The other dates on the schedule were: August 14 vs [[Broncos|Denver]] in Salt Lake City, August 22 vs the [[Chiefs]] at Frank Youell Field, August 28 vs the Chargers in Portland, and September 4 vs the Broncos in Sacramento. ---- |[[april-10-1965|< Apr 10, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[may-6-1965|May 6, 1965 >]]| ======April 26, 1965====== ======April 27, 1965====== ======April 28, 1965====== ======April 29, 1965====== ======April 30, 1965====== ======May 1, 1965====== ======May 2, 1965====== ======May 3, 1965====== ======May 4, 1965====== ======May 5, 1965====== ======May 6, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders signed free agent Utah State defensive back [[Darell Steele]]. * They also signed free agent USC center [[Dave Morgan]] sometime on or before this date. ---- |[[april-25-1965|< Apr 25, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[may-14-1965|May 14, 1965 >]]| ======May 7, 1965====== ======May 8, 1965====== ======May 9, 1965====== ======May 10, 1965====== ======May 11, 1965====== ======May 12, 1965====== ======May 13, 1965====== ======May 14, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders signed a pair of free agent defensive linemen: [[Gorden Kelly]], formerly with the Redskins and 49ers, and Southern University rookie [[Richard Jackson]]. ---- |[[may-6-1965|< May 6, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[june-4-1965|Jun 4, 1965 >]]| ======May 15, 1965====== ======May 16, 1965====== ======May 17, 1965====== ======May 18, 1965====== ======May 19, 1965====== ======May 20, 1965====== ======May 21, 1965====== ======May 22, 1965====== ======May 23, 1965====== ======May 24, 1965====== ======May 25, 1965====== ======May 26, 1965====== ======May 27, 1965====== ======May 28, 1965====== ======May 29, 1965====== ======May 30, 1965====== ======May 31, 1965====== ======June 1, 1965====== ======June 2, 1965====== ======June 3, 1965====== ======June 4, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders signed free agent fullback [[Roger Hagberg]]. Hagberg played his college ball at Minnesota, then spent three years with Winnipeg in the CFL. ---- |[[may-14-1965|< May 14, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[june-27-1965|Jun 27, 1965 >]]| ======June 5, 1965====== ======June 6, 1965====== ======June 7, 1965====== ======June 8, 1965====== ======June 9, 1965====== ======June 10, 1965====== ======June 11, 1965====== ======June 12, 1965====== ======June 13, 1965====== ======June 14, 1965====== ======June 15, 1965====== ======June 16, 1965====== ======June 17, 1965====== ======June 18, 1965====== ======June 19, 1965====== ======June 20, 1965====== ======June 21, 1965====== ======June 22, 1965====== ======June 23, 1965====== ======June 24, 1965====== ======June 25, 1965====== ======June 26, 1965====== ======June 27, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders signed free agent USC linebacker [[Ernie Pye]] sometime on or before this date. ---- |[[june-4-1965|< Jun 4, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[july-1-1965|Jul 1, 1965 >]]| ======June 28, 1965====== ======June 29, 1965====== ======June 30, 1965====== ======July 1, 1965====== =====News===== * Raiders co-owner [[Wayne Valley]] underwent a six-hour surgical procedure to fix what was termed a "circulatory disorder". His early prognosis for recovery was good. ---- |[[june-27-1965|< Jun 27, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[july-3-1965|Jul 3, 1965 >]]| ======July 2, 1965====== ======July 3, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders acquired quarterback [[Dick Wood]] from the [[Jets]] in a trade for a future consideration that turned out to be Oakland's sixth-round pick in the 1966 draft. ---- |[[july-1-1965|< Jul 1, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[july-9-1965|Jul 9, 1965 >]]| ======July 4, 1965====== ======July 5, 1965====== ======July 6, 1965====== ======July 7, 1965====== ======July 8, 1965====== ======July 9, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders announced the signing of seven free agents: ex-[[Broncos]] defensive end [[Ike Lassiter]], Oregon State halfback [[Leroy Whittle]], University of Houston defensive end [[Randall Dorsett]], Minnesota-Duluth halfback [[Roger Halverson]], College of San Mateo defensive back [[Art Haskins]], San Jose State halfback [[Cass Jackson]], and USC linebacker [[Ernie Jones]]. Dorsett had previously been with the team in 1962, but was cut shortly after the start of training camp. * They also hired [[Marv Roberson]] as an assistant trainer under [[George Anderson]]. * Defensive back [[Louis Guy]] announced his retirement from pro football. ---- |[[july-3-1965|< Jul 3, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[july-11-1965|Jul 11, 1965 >]]| ======July 10, 1965====== ======July 11, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders signed University of Dayton wide receiver [[Keith Smith]] sometime on or before this date. ---- |[[july-9-1965|< Jul 9, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[july-14-1965|Jul 14, 1965 >]]| ======July 12, 1965====== ======July 13, 1965====== ======July 14, 1965====== =====News===== * Raiders training camp opened with the reporting of rookies and less-experience veterans in Santa Rosa. Quarterbacks [[Tom Flores]], [[Cotton Davidson]], and [[Lee Grosscup]] were also on hand. ---- |[[july-11-1965|< Jul 11, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[july-15-1965|Jul 15, 1965 >]]| ======July 15, 1965====== =====News===== * Wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]], defensive back [[Larry Todd]], and guard [[Harry Schuh]] left camp for Chicago to get ready to play in the College All-Star Game against the NFL-champion Browns. ---- |[[july-14-1965|< Jul 14, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[july-16-1965|Jul 16, 1965 >]]| ======July 16, 1965====== =====News===== * [[Billy Cannon]] got his first work in at his new position, wide receiver, after having spent his first five AFL seasons at fullback. =====Injury Updates===== * Rookie tackle [[Mickey Cox]] injured his knee in practice. He had recently undergone surgery on the joint and it was feared he could be out for the season. * Rookie defensive end [[John Dugan]] pulled a thigh muscle and was expected to miss a few days of practice. ---- |[[july-15-1965|< Jul 15, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[july-17-1965|Jul 17, 1965 >]]| ======July 17, 1965====== =====News===== * The coaches moved rookie [[Ernie Pye]] from linebacker to safety. ---- |[[july-16-1965|< Jul 16, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[july-18-1965|Jul 18, 1965 >]]| ======July 18, 1965====== =====News===== * All but three remaining veterans reported to training camp. * Tackle [[Ken Rice]] was attending to a personal matter, guard [[Bob Mischak]] was still rehabbing a knee injury at Tulane University, and fullback [[Alan Miller]] was putting the finishing touches on his law degree. All three players' absences were excused by Raiders management. =====Transactions===== * Defensive end [[Randall Dorsett]] voluntarily left training camp. ---- |[[july-17-1965|< Jul 17, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[july-19-1965|Jul 19, 1965 >]]| ======July 19, 1965====== =====Injury Updates====== * Linebacker [[Bill Minor]] missed practice with an ankle sprain and defensive end [[John Dugan]] was still out with a pulled thigh muscle. * Defensive back [[Warren Powers]] suffered a scratched cornea and was expected to miss a few days. ---- |[[july-18-1965|< Jul 18, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[july-20-1965|Jul 20, 1965 >]]| ======July 20, 1965====== =====News===== * Tackle [[Ken Rice]] was still missing from camp, but his absence was no longer excused and he would face fines upon his return, according to the team. =====Transactions===== * The Raiders waived defensive back [[Art Haskins]]. ---- |[[july-19-1965|< Jul 19, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[july-22-1965|Jul 22, 1965 >]]| ======July 21, 1965====== ======July 22, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders signed guard [[Marv Marinovich]] sometime on or around this date. Marinovich had been by selected by Oakland in a redshirt draft in 1962 but bounced around with the Rams and Vikings before joining the AFL. =====Injury Updates===== * Rookie linebacker [[Bill Minor]] was back at work after missing a couple of days with an ankle injury. ---- |[[july-20-1965|< Jul 20, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[july-23-1965|Jul 23, 1965 >]]| ======July 23, 1965====== =====Injury Updates===== * Tackle [[Frank Youso]] underwent surgery to remove a swollen bursa sac in his foot and was expected to be out for about three weeks. ---- |[[july-22-1965|< Jul 22, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[july-24-1965|Jul 24, 1965 >]]| ======July 24, 1965====== =====News===== * Fullback [[Alan Miller]] finally completed the final work associated with getting his law degree and reported to training camp. ---- |[[july-23-1965|< Jul 23, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[july-25-1965|Jul 25, 1965 >]]| ======July 25, 1965====== =====News===== * The Raider coaches conducted the first scrimmage of training camp. ---- |[[july-24-1965|< Jul 24, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[july-26-1965|Jul 26, 1965 >]]| ======July 26, 1965====== =====Injury Updates===== * Defensive end [[Ben Davidson]] stepped in a hole on the practice field, injuring his ankle. Raiders head trainer [[George Anderson]] said he expected Davidson to miss no more than a few days of practice. ---- |[[july-25-1965|< Jul 25, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[july-27-1965|Jul 27, 1965 >]]| ======July 27, 1965====== =====Injury Updates===== * Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] injured his right arm during a passing drill. The extent of his injury was yet to be determined, as was the length of his absence from the practice field. * Tight end [[Richard Jackson]] broke his jaw in a collision with defensive end [[Carleton Oats]]. =====Transactions===== * The Raiders acquired running back [[Keith Kinderman]] in a trade with the [[Chargers]]. What the Chargers got in return was not reported. ---- |[[july-26-1965|< Jul 26, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[august-2-1965|Aug 2, 1965 >]]| ======July 28, 1965====== ======July 29, 1965====== ======July 30, 1965====== ======July 31, 1965====== ======August 1, 1965====== ======August 2, 1965====== =====Injury Updates===== * Raiders head coach [[Al Davis]] said quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] would miss the exhibition opener against [[Chargers|San Diego]] on the 7th because of a sore throwing arm. * Running back [[Clem Daniels]] was doubtful for the same contest because of a bruised heel. ---- |[[july-27-1965|< Jul 27, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[august-3-1965|Aug 3, 1965 >]]| ======August 3, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders released wide receiver [[Keith Smith]] and linebacker [[Ernie Pye]]. =====Injury Updates===== * Tight end [[Jan Barrett]] (knee) was ruled out for the exhibition opener on the 7th in [[Chargers|San Diego]]. ---- |[[august-2-1965|< Aug 2, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[august-5-1965|Aug 5, 1965 >]]| ======August 4, 1965====== ======August 5, 1965====== =====News===== * Guard [[Bob Mischak]] finally reported to camp after spending the past few weeks in New Orleans, with team permission, rehabbing a knee injury. The team said he still wasn't ready to practice or play yet. ---- |[[august-3-1965|< Aug 3, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[august-6-1965|Aug 6, 1965 >]]| ======August 6, 1965====== =====News===== * The Raiders announced some lineup changes in advance of tomorrow's preseason opener against the [[Chargers]] in San Diego. [[Bob Svihus]] would start at left tackle in place of [[Frank Youso]], [[Marv Marinovich]] would be at left guard for [[Bob Mischak]], [[Gene Mingo]] would be in for [[Clem Daniels]] at fullback, and [[Fred Gillett]] would start at tight end ahead of [[Ken Herock]]. ---- |[[august-5-1965|< Aug 5, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[august-7-1965|Aug 7, 1965 >]]| ======August 7, 1965====== =====News===== * The Raiders beat the [[Chargers]], 10-3, in the 1965 preseason opener in San Diego. * Neither [[Tom Flores]] nor [[Cotton Davidson]] played at quarterback. Head coach [[Al Davis]] put in [[Dick Wood]] for the first half and [[Lee Grosscup]] for the second. =====Injury Updates===== * Three Raiders suffered injuries in the game: tackle [[Rex Mirich]] (muscle pull), defensive back [[Claude Gibson]] (pulled thigh muscle), and defensive end [[Dalva Allen]] (bruised knee). ---- |[[august-6-1965|< Aug 6, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[august-9-1965|Aug 9, 1965 >]]| ======August 8, 1965====== ======August 9, 1965====== =====News===== * Tackle [[Harry Schuh]], halfback [[Larry Todd]], and wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]] joined the team after playing in the College All-Star Game against the Browns on the 6th. ---- |[[august-7-1965|< Aug 7, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[august-10-1965|Aug 10, 1965 >]]| ======August 10, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders waived halfback [[Leroy Whittle]], defensive end [[John Dugan]], and defensive back [[Darell Steele]]. * The team offered a camp invitation to East Texas State defensive end [[Fred Polser]], who had recently washed out of 49ers training camp but, according to at least one reporter, he left immediately, without ever taking the field, after getting a look at the size of some of the players in the locker room. Polser was a Raiders redshirt pick in 1963. ---- |[[august-9-1965|< Aug 9, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[august-13-1965|Aug 13, 1965 >]]| ======August 11, 1965====== ======August 12, 1965====== ======August 13, 1965====== =====News===== * The coaches made some lineup adjustments for tomorrow night's game against the [[Broncos]] in Salt Lake City. [[Ike Lassiter]] would be in for the injured [[Dalva Allen]] at left defensive end, [[Pat Russ]] would sub for the injured [[Rex Mirich]] at left tackle, [[Tommy Morrow]] would replace [[Claude Gibson]] at left safety, and [[Bill Budness]] would be in for [[Arch Matsos]] at middle linebacker. =====Injury Updates===== * Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] (arm), tackle [[Frank Youso]] (foot), guard [[Bob Mischak]] (knee), and tight end [[Richard Jackson]] (jaw), would all miss a second straight game with injuries. ---- |[[august-10-1965|< Aug 10, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[august-14-1965|Aug 14, 1965 >]]| ======August 14, 1965====== =====News===== * The [[Broncos]] beat the Raiders, 27-17, in a preseason contest at Ute Stadium in Salt Lake City. * Prior to the game, head coach [[Al Davis]] had decided to go with [[Gus Otto]] over [[Clancy Osborne]] at right linebacker and [[Ken Herock]] over [[Fred Gillett]] at tight end. =====Injury Updates===== * Safety [[Joe Krakoski]] suffered a broken nose in the contest. * Linebacker [[JR Williamson]] injured his knee and was expected to be out three weeks or so. ---- |[[august-13-1965|< Aug 13, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[august-15-1965|Aug 15, 1965 >]]| ======August 15, 1965====== =====Injury Updates===== * The training staff announced that quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] (arm) would probably be ready to make his first appearance of the preseason on the 22nd in Oakland against the [[Chiefs]]. Tackle [[Frank Youso]] (foot) was still likely to be out, though. ---- |[[august-14-1965|< Aug 14, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[august-16-1965|Aug 16, 1965 >]]| ======August 16, 1965====== =====Injury Updates===== * Tackle [[Frank Youso]] (foot) and defensive end [[Dalva Allen]] (knee) were ruled out for the [[Chiefs]] game on the 22nd. =====Transactions===== * The Raiders released tight end [[Fred Gillett]]. ---- |[[august-15-1965|< Aug 15, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[august-17-1965|Aug 17, 1965 >]]| ======August 17, 1965====== =====News===== * The coaching staff made some lineup maneuvers to cover gaps caused by injuries. [[Dick Hermann]] was installed at left linebacker to cover for the injured [[JR Williamson]]. [[Dan Conners]] was switched from the middle to the left side to back up Hermann. [[Arch Matsos]] was back in the middle after recovering from his shoulder injury, and [[Warren Powers]] would take over the right safety spot from [[Joe Krakoski]]. ---- |[[august-16-1965|< Aug 16, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[august-20-1965|Aug 20, 1965 >]]| ======August 18, 1965====== ======August 19, 1965====== ======August 20, 1965====== =====News===== * The coaching staff moved [[Billy Cannon]] from wide receiver to tight end, where he would back up [[Ken Herock]]. =====Injury Updates===== * Tackle [[Frank Youso]] was back on the practice field nearly a month after undergoing foot surgery. The team's medical staff said he wasn't ready to play against the [[Chiefs]] on the 22nd. ---- |[[august-17-1965|< Aug 17, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[august-22-1965|Aug 22, 1965 >]]| ======August 21, 1965====== ======August 22, 1965====== =====News===== * The Raiders beat the [[Chiefs]], 23-6, in a preseason game at Frank Youell Field. =====Injury Updates===== * Linebacker [[Clancy Osborne]] hyperextended his knee in the contest and his status for the [[Chargers]] game on the 28th was uncertain. ---- |[[august-20-1965|< Aug 20, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[august-24-1965|Aug 24, 1965 >]]| ======August 23, 1965====== ======August 24, 1965====== =====News===== * Guard [[Ken Rice]] finally joined the team after missing the first five weeks of training camp attending to personal matters. He did so without permission of the team and faced a fine of an undisclosed amount. * Defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]] sat out practice with a stomach bug. =====Transactions===== * The Raiders waived the following players: quarterback [[Lee Grosscup]], tackle [[Doug Brown]], wide receiver [[Dobie Craig]], linebacker [[Bill Minor]], guard [[Gorden Kelly]], and center [[Dave Morgan]]. =====Injury Updates===== * The team expected tackle [[Frank Youso]] (foot) and defensive end [[Dalva Allen]] (knee) to play against the [[Chargers]] on the 28th. Linebacker [[JR Williamson]] (knee) was ruled out for the game. ---- |[[august-22-1965|< Aug 22, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[august-25-1965|Aug 25, 1965 >]]| ======August 25, 1965====== =====News===== * The coaches moved guard [[Marv Marinovich]] to center to give him some experience at the position should the team need a backup at the position behind [[Jim Otto]]. =====Transactions===== * The Raiders waived tight end [[Jan Barrett]], defensive end [[Richard Jackson]], and fullback [[Ernie Jones]]. =====Injury Updates===== * Defensive back [[Howie Williams]] and wide receiver [[Art Powell]] sat out practice with minor hurts, but weren't expected to miss the [[Chargers]] game in Portland on the 28th. ---- |[[august-24-1965|< Aug 24, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[august-26-1965|Aug 26, 1965 >]]| ======August 26, 1965====== =====News===== * Head coach [[Al Davis]] said the team would sit quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] and injured arm against the [[Chargers]] on the 28th. [[Tom Flores]] would start, and [[Dick Wood]] would play the second half. * Tackle [[Bob Svihus]] and defensive end [[Dalva Allen]] were the latest victims of the stomach that first invaded the team's ranks a couple of days ago. ---- |[[august-25-1965|< Aug 25, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[august-27-1965|Aug 27, 1965 >]]| ======August 27, 1965====== =====News===== * Tackle [[Bob Svihus]] and defensive end [[Dalva Allen]] were mostly recovered from the stomach virus they had been fighting and were expected to be available tomorrow night against the [[Chargers]]. =====Transaction===== * Tackle [[Dick Klein]] announced his retirement from pro football. ---- |[[august-26-1965|< Aug 26, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[august-28-1965|Aug 28, 1965 >]]| ======August 28, 1965====== =====News===== * The [[Chargers]] beat the Raiders, 46-17, in a preseason contest at Multnomah Stadium in Portland, Oregon. * The coaches tried defensive back [[Larry Todd]] out at halfback during the game. =====Injury Updates===== * Linebackers [[Arch Matsos]] and [[Bill Budness]] each sustained a possible concussion and defensive back [[Dave Grayson]] sprained his ankle. None of the players were expected to miss the preseason closer against the [[Broncos]] in Sacramento on September 4. ---- |[[august-27-1965|< Aug 27, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[august-31-1965|Aug 31, 1965 >]]| ======August 29, 1965====== ======August 30, 1965====== ======August 31, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders waived linebacker [[Clancy Osborne]] and defensive tackle [[Pat Russ]]. Osborne received an injury designation along with his waiver notice. ---- |[[august-27-1965|< Aug 27, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[september-1-1965|Sep 1, 1965 >]]| ======September 1, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders placed quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] (arm) on the injured deferred list, but expected to be able to re-activate him for the regular season opener against the [[Chiefs]] on the 12th. ---- |[[august-31-1965|< Aug 31, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[september-2-1965|Sep 2, 1965 >]]| ======September 2, 1965====== =====Injury Updates===== * [[JR Williamson]] was back at practice after recovering from his knee injury suffered in the [[Broncos]] game a couple of weeks ago. The coaches moved him to the right side from his old left linebacker spot where he would back up [[Gus Otto]]. ---- |[[september-1-1965|< Sep 1, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[september-4-1965|Sep 4, 1965 >]]| ======September 3, 1965====== ======September 4, 1965====== =====News===== * The Raiders closed out the preseason with a 30-20 win over the [[Broncos]] at Hughes Stadium in Sacramento. =====Injury Updates===== * Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] left the game in the second quarter with a concussion and possible skull fracture. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and observation. ---- |[[september-2-1965|< Sep 2, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[september-6-1965|Sep 6, 1965 >]]| ======September 5, 1965====== ======September 6, 1965====== =====Injury Updates===== * Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] was still in the hospital with a concussion and fractured cheekbone suffered in the [[Broncos]] game on the 4th, but the Raiders continued to harbor hopes he would be ready for the regular season opener against the [[Chiefs]] on the 12th. ---- |[[september-4-1965|< Sep 4, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[september-7-1965|Sep 7, 1965 >]]| ======September 7, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders waived four players: defensive end [[Dalva Allen]], defensive back [[Tommy Morrow]], running back [[Bob Jackson]], and running back [[Keith Kinderman]]. ---- |[[september-6-1965|< Sep 6, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[september-8-1965|Sep 8, 1965 >]]| ======September 8, 1965====== =====News===== * The coaches moved linebacker [[JR Williamson]] back to the left side after a brief, experimental visit behind [[Gus Otto]] on the right. [[Dan Conners]] was moved from left linebacker to middle linebacker behind [[Bill Budness]], who himself was spelling the injured [[Arch Matsos]]. Matsos had been discharged from the hospital following treatment for concussion and a fractured cheekbone and was back on the practice field, but did not participate in drills. * [[Howie Williams]] was installed at right safety. =====Transactions===== * The Raiders waived three players: wide receiver [[Bill Miller]], guard [[Marv Marinovich]], and linebacker [[Dick Hermann]]. ---- |[[september-7-1965|< Sep 7, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[september-9-1965|Sep 9, 1965 >]]| ======September 9, 1965====== =====News===== * Today marked with the end of training camp. The team would move their practices to a high school field in Heyward for the season. =====Transactions===== * Middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]], with head injuries, was placed on the injured deferred list and [[Dick Hermann]] was recalled from waivers to take his spot on the active roster. ---- |[[september-8-1965|< Sep 8, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[september-12-1965|Sep 12, 1965 >]]| ======September 10, 1965====== ======September 11, 1965====== ======September 12, 1965====== =====News===== * The Raiders opened the 1965 regular season with a 37-10 win over the [[Chiefs]] at Frank Youell Field. =====Injury Updates===== * Quarterback [[Tom Flores]] took a blow to the head on the third play of the game that knocked him woozy. He stayed in for two more series before giving way to [[Dick Wood]]. Safety [[Joe Krakoski]] also suffered a minor foot injury, but did not have to leave the game. ---- |[[september-9-1965|< Sep 9, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[september-14-1965|Sep 14, 1965 >]]| ======September 13, 1965====== ======September 14, 1965====== ===== Injury Updates===== * The Raiders medical staff reported that quarterback [[Tom Flores]] had recovered from the concussion he suffered in the season opener against the [[Chiefs]]. |[[september-12-1965|< Sep 12, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[september-16-1965|Sep 16, 1965 >]]| ======September 15, 1965====== ======September 16, 1965====== =====News===== * Head coach [[Al Davis]] said [[Tom Flores]] would start at quarterback on the 19th against the [[Chargers]]. He also planned to start [[Dan Conners]] at left linebacker over [[JR Williamson]], and [[Warren Powers]] over [[Joe Krakoski]], who was nursing a foot injury, at the left safety spot. |[[september-14-1965|< Sep 14, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[september-19-1965|Sep 19, 1965 >]]| ======September 17, 1965====== ======September 18, 1965====== ======September 19, 1965====== =====News===== * The [[Chargers]] defeated the Raiders, 17-6, at Frank Youell Field. [[Tom Flores]] started the game at quarterback and played the first half. Head coach [[Al Davis]] pulled him at halftime in favor of [[Dick Wood]], who went the rest of the way. ---- |[[september-16-1965|< Sep 16, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[september-22-1965|Sep 22, 1965 >]]| ======September 20, 1965====== ======September 21, 1965====== ======September 22, 1965====== =====Injury Updates===== * Defensive back [[Warren Powers]] sprained his right ankle in practice. His availability for the [[Titans|Oilers]] game was yet to be determined. |[[september-19-1965|< Sep 19, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[september-23-1965|Sep 23, 1965 >]]| ======September 23, 1965====== =====News===== * An unidentified intruder broke into the team's Hayward practice facility and stole some equipment. The thief was not caught. |[[september-22-1965|< Sep 22, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[september-24-1965|Sep 24, 1965 >]]| ======September 24, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders activated middle linebacker [[Arch Matsos]] from the injured deferred list and made room for him by placing defensive back [[Warren Powers]] and his injured ankle on the list. Matsos wouldn't return to the starting lineup right away but would instead back up [[Bill Budness]]. Powers would be replaced in the lineup at left safety by [[Joe Krakoski]]. |[[september-23-1965|< Sep 23, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[september-26-1965|Sep 26, 1965 >]]| ======September 25, 1965====== ======September 26, 1965====== =====News===== * The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], 21-17, at Frank Youell Field, on a five-yard pass from [[Tom Flores]] to [[Alan Miller]] with 54 seconds to play. * Dan Birdwell started at left defensive tackle. * Former Raiders fullback [[Jesse Murdock]] died as the result of injuries sustained in an early morning car crash in Richmond. =====Injury Updates===== * Safety [[Joe Kraskoski]] suffered a bruised thigh in the game and his status was day-to-day. ---- |[[september-24-1965|< Sep 24, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[october-2-1965|Oct 2, 1965 >]]| ======September 27, 1965====== ======September 28, 1965====== ======September 29, 1965====== ======September 30, 1965====== ======October 1, 1965====== ======October 2, 1965====== =====News===== * The coaches made several lineup changes for tomorrow's game against the [[Bills]]. [[Alan Miller]] was to start ahead of [[Roger Hagberg]] at fullback, [[Frank Youso]] was moved ahead of [[Harry Schuh]] at right tackle, [[Arch Matsos]] returned to his starting middle linebacker role ahead of [[Bill Budness]], and [[Claude Gibson]] was given the nod at left safety over the injured [[Joe Krakoski]]. |[[september-26-1965|< Sep 26, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[october-3-1965|Oct 3, 1965 >]]| ======October 3, 1965====== =====News===== * The Raiders fell to the [[Bills]], 17-12, in Buffalo. =====Injury Updates===== * Center [[Jim Otto]] suffered a mild heel injury in the game and defensive back [[Howie Williams]] pulled a thigh muscle. |[[october-2-1965|< Oct 2, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[october-4-1965|Oct 4, 1965 >]]| ======October 4, 1965====== =====Injury Updates===== * Center [[Jim Otto]] (heel) and defensive back [[Howie Williams]] (thigh) were expected to be ready to play against the [[Patriots]] on the 8th. |[[october-3-1965|< Oct 3, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[october-6-1965|Oct 6, 1965 >]]| ======October 5, 1965====== ======October 6, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * Though recent reports said he was nursing a bruised thigh, safety [[Joe Krakoski]] was sent to the injured deferred list with a "sort foot". His spot on the active roster was taken by [[Warren Powers]]. |[[october-4-1965|< Oct 4, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[october-7-1965|Oct 7, 1965 >]]| ======October 7, 1965====== =====News===== * Safety [[Claude Gibson]] was battling tonsillitis and his status for tomorrow's game against the [[Patriots]] was doubtful. =====Transactions===== * The Raiders activated quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] from the injured deferred list but did not announce a move that opened up the roster spot. Davidson would back up [[Tom Flores]] in tomorrow's game. Guard [[Bob Mischak]] was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move. |[[october-6-1965|< Oct 6, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[october-8-1965|Oct 8, 1965 >]]| ======October 8, 1965====== =====News===== * [[Art Powell]] caught a team record 11 passes in the Raiders' 24-10 win over the [[Patriots]] in Boston. * Head coach [[Al Davis]] put [[Billy Cannon]] in the starting lineup at tight end ahead of [[Ken Herock]]. =====Injury Updates===== * Defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]] left the game in the first quarter with an ankle injury. He was taken to a local hospital for x-rays, which proved negative. * Linebacker [[Dick Hermann]] left the game after a blow to the head, but he was expected to be able to play against the [[Jets]] on the 16th. * Fullback [[Alan Miller]] left the game in the fourth quarter because of a flare-up of his stomach ulcer. * Guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] suffered a bruised thigh in the second quarter, but stayed in the game. ---- |[[october-7-1965|< Oct 7, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[october-14-1965|Oct 14, 1965 >]]| ======October 9, 1965====== ======October 10, 1965====== ======October 11, 1965====== ======October 12, 1965====== ======October 13, 1965====== ======October 14, 1965====== =====Injury Updates===== * Left guard [[Ken Rice]] his leg in practice and his status for the [[Jets]] game on the 16th was uncertain. [[Rich Zecher]] would take his spot in the lineup if he couldn't go. ---- |[[october-8-1965|< Oct 8, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[october-15-1965|Oct 15, 1965 >]]| ======October 15, 1965====== =====Injury Updates===== * Defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]], who injured his ankle in last week's game in Boston was ruled out to participate in tomorrow's contest against the [[Jets]]. [[Carleton Oats]] would take his place in the lineup. ---- |[[october-14-1965|< Oct 14, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[october-16-1965|Oct 16, 1965 >]]| ======October 16, 1965====== =====News===== * The Raiders and [[Jets]] played to a 24-24 tie in New York. Raiders placekicker [[Gene Mingo]] missed two field goals, of 28 and 42 yards, in the last minute and a half, either of which would have given Oakland the win. * Guard [[Ken Rice]] was able to play despite injuring his leg in practice earlier in the week. ---- |[[october-15-1965|< Oct 15, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[october-17-1965|Oct 17, 1965 >]]| ======October 17, 1965====== =====News===== * Head coach [[Al Davis]] announced rookie wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]] would make his Raiders debut on the 24th against the [[Patriots]] in Oakland. He also said [[Mike Mercer]] would replace [[Gene Mingo]] on field goals. =====Transactions===== * The team traded wide receiver [[Bo Roberson]] to the [[Bills]] for a pair of players to be named later. ---- |[[october-16-1965|< Oct 16, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[october-23-1965|Oct 23, 1965 >]]| ======October 18, 1965====== ======October 19, 1965====== ======October 20, 1965====== ======October 21, 1965====== ======October 22, 1965====== ======October 23, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders activated safety [[Joe Krakoski]] from the injured deferred list. ---- |[[october-17-1965|< Oct 17, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[october-24-1965|Oct 24, 1965 >]]| ======October 24, 1965====== =====News===== * The Raiders beat the [[Patriots]], 30-21, at Frank Youell Field. * Oakland quarterback [[Tom Flores]] left the game in the first quarter after taking a blow to the head. [[Dick Wood]], his replacement, twisted his knee during the contest but did not leave. * Rookie wide receiver [[Fred Biletnikoff]] made his Raiders debut, catching seven passes for 118 yards. =====Transactions===== * Prior to the game, the team placed quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] on the injured deferred list and activated defensive tackle [[John Diehl]]. Diehl had been released by the Cowboys in late September and had been signed by the Raiders sometime between September 25 and this date. =====Injury Updates===== * Tight end [[Billy Cannon]] left the game in the first quarter with a pulled hamstring and cornerback [[Kent McCloughan]] left the fourth quarter with thigh and shoulder bruises. ---- |[[october-23-1965|< Oct 23, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[october-26-1965|Oct 26, 1965 >]]| ======October 25, 1965====== ======October 26, 1965====== =====Injury Updates===== * Defensive tackle [[Dave Costa]] (ankle) was cleared to play against the [[Chiefs]] on the 31st. ---- |[[october-24-1965|< Oct 24, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[october-27-1965|Oct 27, 1965 >]]| ======October 27, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders signed former Rams and Redskins back [[Pervis Atkins]] on or around this date. He had been drafted by the AFL's Minneapolis/St Paul franchise in late 1959 and his AFL signing rights had been awarded to Oakland soon after. The Raiders planned to try him at tight end. =====Injury Updates===== * Tight end [[Billy Cannon]] was likely to be out for about four weeks with a hamstring pull suffered in the [[Patriots]] game on the 24th. Defensive back [[Kent McCloughan]] suffered shoulder and thigh bruises in the same game, but was cleared to play for the [[Chiefs]] game on the 31st. Quarterback [[Dick Wood]] (knee) was still limping in practice and his status was uncertain. ---- |[[october-26-1965|< Oct 26, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[october-29-1965|Oct 29, 1965 >]]| ======October 28, 1965====== ======October 29, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders placed tight end [[Billy Cannon]] (hamstring) on the injured deferred list and said [[Ken Herock]] would start in his place on the 31st against the [[Chiefs]]. ---- |[[october-27-1965|< Oct 27, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[october-31-1965|Oct 31, 1965 >]]| ======October 30, 1965====== ======October 31, 1965====== =====News===== * Len Dawson scored on a one-yard sneak with 2:09 left to give the [[Chiefs]] a 14-7 win over the Raiders in Kansas City. * [[Dick Wood]] started at quarterback for Oakland but, along with wide receiver [[Art Powell]], was ejected from the game over arguing with the refs about a pass interference non-call against [[Larry Todd]]. =====Transactions===== * The Raiders activated tight end [[Pervis Atkins]] before the game, but he did not play. =====Injury Updates===== * Linebacker [[JR Williamson]] left the game in the third quarter with a right knee injury. Tackle [[Bob Svihus]] injured his ankle in the first quarter but stayed in the game. ---- |[[october-29-1965|< Oct 29, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[november-2-1965|Nov 2, 1965 >]]| ======November 1, 1965====== ======November 2, 1965====== =====Injury Updates===== * Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] was placed on the injured reserve list and was scheduled for shoulder surgery within a few days to repair a torn muscle. He would be out for the rest of the season. * Tackle [[Bob Svihus]], who injured his ankle against the [[Chiefs]] two days ago was expected to be good to go against the [[Titans|Oilers]] on the 7th. ---- |[[october-31-1965|< Oct 31, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[november-5-1965|Nov 5, 1965 >]]| ======November 3, 1965====== ======November 4, 1965====== ======November 5, 1965====== =====News===== * The Raiders coaching staff announced [[Dick Wood]] would start at quarterback against the [[Titans|Oilers]] on the 7th. =====Injury Updates===== * [[Dan Conners]] was tabbed to start at left linebacker against the Oilers in place of [[JR Williamson]]. Williamson injured his knee against the [[Chiefs]] on the 31st and would probably play against Houston, but not start. ---- |[[november-2-1965|< Nov 2, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[november-7-1965|Nov 7, 1965 >]]| ======November 6, 1965====== ======November 7, 1965====== =====News===== * The Raiders beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], 33-21, in Houston. =====Injury Updates===== * Linebacker [[Bill Budness]] left the game after a blow to the head suffered during a kickoff. He was expected to be ready for action by the time the team played the [[Bills]] on the 14th. * Defensive back [[Kent McCloughan]] left the game with muscle cramps. ---- |[[november-5-1965|< Nov 5, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[november-10-1965|Nov 10, 1965 >]]| ======November 8, 1965====== ======November 9, 1965====== ======November 10, 1965====== =====Injury Updates===== * Quarterback [[Cotton Davidson]] underwent successful shoulder surgery to repair a torn muscle. ---- |[[november-7-1965|< Nov 7, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[november-13-1965|Nov 13, 1965 >]]| ======November 11, 1965====== ======November 12, 1965====== ======November 13, 1965====== =====News===== * The coaching staff announced [[Dick Wood]] would again start at quarterback tomorrow against the [[Bills]]. ---- |[[november-10-1965|< Nov 10, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[november-14-1965|Nov 14, 1965 >]]| ======November 14, 1965====== =====News===== * [[Bills]] fullback Billy Joe scored from one yard out with seven seconds left to give Buffalo a 17-14 win over the Raiders at Frank Youell Field. =====Injury Updates===== * Tackle [[Frank Youso]] left the game with a season-ending knee injury that would require surgery to fix. * Defensive back [[Howie Williams]] left the game after a blow to the head. His prognosis was not immediately known. ---- |[[november-13-1965|< Nov 13, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[november-15-1965|Nov 15, 1965 >]]| ======November 15, 1965====== =====Injury Updates===== * Tackle [[Frank Youso]] underwent successful surgery to repair the knee he injured in yesterday's game against the [[Bills]]. ---- |[[november-14-1965|< Nov 14, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[november-16-1965|Nov 16, 1965 >]]| ======November 16, 1965====== =====News===== * The Raiders announced [[Harry Schuh]] would take over as the starting right tackle ahead of the injured [[Frank Youso]]. ---- |[[november-15-1965|< Nov 15, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[november-17-1965|Nov 17, 1965 >]]| ======November 17, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * Guard [[Bob Mischak]] was activated from the injured deferred list. ---- |[[november-16-1965|< Nov 16, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[november-19-1965|Nov 19, 1965 >]]| ======November 18, 1965====== ======November 19, 1965====== =====Injury Updates===== * Defensive back [[Howie Williams]], who had suffered a probable concussion in the [[Bills]] game on the 14th, was reportedly feeling better and available to play against the [[Broncos]] on the 21st. ---- |[[november-17-1965|< Nov 17, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[november-21-1965|Nov 21, 1965 >]]| ======November 20, 1965====== ======November 21, 1965====== =====News===== * The Raiders beat the [[Broncos]], 28-20, in Denver. [[Tom Flores]] started the game at quarterback for the first time in a month, but had to leave in favor of [[Dick Wood]] because of a tired arm. =====Injury Updates===== * Guard [[Wayne Hawkins]] left the game after a blow to the head and was replaced by the recently re-activated [[Bob Mischak]]. Defensive back [[Warren Powers]] left the game with an injury as well and was replaced by [[Joe Krakoski]]. |[[november-19-1965|< Nov 19, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[november-23-1965|Nov 23, 1965 >]]| ======November 22, 1965====== ======November 23, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders signed Utah tackle [[Greg Kent]]. Kent had been the team's fifth-round pick in the 1964 redshirt draft. ---- |[[november-21-1965|< Nov 21, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[november-25-1965|Nov 25, 1965 >]]| ======November 24, 1965====== ======November 25, 1965====== =====News===== * Linebacker [[Gus Otto]] and cornerback [[Dave Grayson]] were named the AFL co-defensive players of the week for their performance in a win over the [[Broncos]]. ---- |[[november-23-1965|< Nov 23, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[november-27-1965|Nov 27, 1965 >]]| ======November 26, 1965====== ======November 27, 1965====== =====News===== * The AFL conducted its college selection draft today. In an unusual, and even peculiar move, the Raiders deferred their first-round pick until 62 players had been chosen, before selecting Kentucky halfback [[Rodger Bird]]. Whether they had made the pick and deferred the announcement or had actually not chosen a player until then wasn't entirely clear. They had announced their second-round pick, Missouri tackle [[Butch Allison]], several slots earlier, as the 57th overall pick, and had announced two further picks before announcing Bird. =====Transactions===== * The Raiders signed their first-round pick, Bird, their third round pick, Bucknell tight end [[Tom Mitchell]], and their fifth-round pick, Florida halfback [[Pete Banaszak]]. ---- |[[november-25-1965|< Nov 25, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[december-3-1965|Dec 3, 1965 >]]| ======November 28, 1965====== ======November 29, 1965====== ======November 30, 1965====== ======December 1, 1965====== ======December 2, 1965====== ======December 3, 1965====== =====News===== * The coaching staff tabbed [[Tom Flores]] to start at quarterback against the [[Broncos]] on the 5th. ---- |[[november-27-1965|< Nov 27, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[december-5-1965|Dec 5, 1965 >]]| ======December 4, 1965====== ======December 5, 1965====== =====News===== * The Raiders beat the [[Broncos]], 24-13, at Frank Youell Field. =====Transactions===== * Prior to the game, the team activated tight end [[Billy Cannon]] and placed [[Pervis Atkins]] on the injured deferred list. ---- |[[december-3-1965|< Dec 3, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[december-7-1965|Dec 7, 1965 >]]| ======December 6, 1965====== ======December 7, 1965====== =====News===== * Ed Levitt of the //Tribune// reported that, according to Raiders partner [[Ed McGah]], the team had turned a profit for the first time in its existence in 1965. ---- |[[december-5-1965|< Dec 5, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[december-12-1965|Dec 12, 1965 >]]| ======December 8, 1965====== ======December 9, 1965====== ======December 10, 1965====== ======December 11, 1965====== ======December 12, 1965====== =====News===== * In the team's last ever game at Frank Youell Field, the Raiders beat the [[Jets]] 24-14. Despite the win, the Raiders were eliminated from contention for the Western Division crown when the [[Chargers]] beat the [[Titans|Oilers]], 37-26. =====Injury Updates===== * Defensive back [[Kent McCloughan]] left the game in the first quarter with a shoulder injury. [[Howie Williams]] took his place in the lineup. * Fullback [[Alan Miller]] injured his elbow and left the game temporarily before returning. * Defensive tackle [[Dan Birdwell]] left the game after taking a blow to the head but eventually returned. ---- |[[december-7-1965|< Dec 7, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[december-14-1965|Dec 14, 1965 >]]| ======December 13, 1965====== ======December 14, 1965====== =====News===== * The Cowboys signed Florida A&M wide receiver [[Art Robinson]], Oakland's 18th-round pick in the 1966 draft. ---- |[[december-12-1965|< Dec 12, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[december-15-1965|Dec 15, 1965 >]]| ======December 15, 1965====== =====News===== * The Associated Press named center [[Jim Otto]] and cornerback [[Dave Grayson]] to their first-team All-AFL squad. Wide receiver [[Art Powell]], guard [[Wayne Hawkins]], and defensive end [[Ben Davidson]] were named to the second team. ---- |[[december-14-1965|< Dec 14, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[december-16-1965|Dec 16, 1965 >]]| ======December 16, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders signed their ninth-round draft pick, San Diego State linebacker [[Clifton Kinney]], and Florida A&M tackle [[David Daniels]], an [[Titans|Oilers]] redshirt pick in 1964, whose rights had been traded to Oakland for unspecified considerations. ---- |[[december-15-1965|< Dec 15, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[december-19-1965|Dec 19, 1965 >]]| ======December 17, 1965====== ======December 18, 1965====== ======December 19, 1965====== =====News===== * In the final regular season game for both teams, the [[Chargers]] beat the Raiders, 24-14, in San Diego. the Raiders finished the year in second place in the Western Division with an 8-5-1 record. * The Newspaper Enterprise Association named their AFL all-star teams. Center [[Jim Otto]], guard [[Wayne Hawkins]], and cornerback [[Dave Grayson]] were named to the first team. On the second team were halfback [[Clem Daniels]], wide receiver [[Art Powell]], and defensive end [[Ben Davidson]]. ---- |[[december-16-1965|< Dec 16, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[december-21-1965|Dec 21, 1965 >]]| ======December 20, 1965====== ======December 21, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders signed their fourth-round draft pick, Tulsa guard [[Richard Tyson]]. ---- |[[december-19-1965|< Dec 19, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[december-22-1965|Dec 22, 1965 >]]| ======December 22, 1965====== =====Transactions===== * The Raiders signed Mississippi tackle [[Jim Harvey]], the team's second-round pick in the 1965 redshirt draft. ---- |[[december-21-1965|< Dec 21, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[december-24-1965|Dec 24, 1965 >]]| ======December 23, 1965====== ======December 24, 1965====== =====News===== The Raiders hired [[Joanne Parker]] as a team secretary sometime before this date. ---- |[[december-22-1965|< Dec 22, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[december-28-1965|Dec 28, 1965 >]]| ======December 25, 1965====== ======December 26, 1965====== ======December 27, 1965====== ======December 28, 1965====== =====News===== * The United Press International named their AFL all-star teams and included center [[Jim Otto]] and cornerback [[Dave Grayson]] among their first-teamers. Named to the second team were halfback [[Clem Daniels]], guard [[Wayne Hawkins]], wide receiver [[Art Powell]], and defensive end [[Ben Davidson]]. =====Transactions===== * The Bears signed Tennessee State defensive tackle [[Franklin McRae]], Oakland's seventh-round pick in the 1966 draft. ---- |[[december-24-1965|< Dec 24, 1965]]| |[[1965_calendar|Back to Calendar]]| |[[january-1-1966|Jan 1, 1966 >]]| ======December 29, 1965====== ======December 30, 1965====== ======December 31, 1965======