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august-7-1966

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August 7, 1966

News

Rookie halfback Rodger Bird reported to camp following the end of his stint with the College All-Star team.

Head coach John Rauch moved rookie Greg Kent from defensive tackle to offensive left tackle, backing up Bob Svihus. Rex Mirich was switched to right tackle behind Harry Schuh.

Transactions

After an extended holdout, fullback Alan Miller announced his retirement from pro football to concentrate on his legal career.

The Raiders signed San Diego State linebacker Ray Schmautz, their eighth-round pick in the 1966 AFL redshirt draft. He had planned to play with the Aztecs this fall, but the NCAA ruled he had used up his college eligibility.


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