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december-2-1961

December 2, 1961

News

• The AFL conducted the authorized version of its college draft today

• The Raiders, with the worst record in the league at 2-9, had the first overall pick and chose North Carolina State quarterback Roman Gabriel

• Gabriel said he had no preference between the NFL and the AFL and would pick the team that gave him the best deal

• With their second round pick, the Raiders chose Arkansas halfback Lance Alworth who had been selected by the Chargers in the clandestine draft in mid-November


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