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To memorialize AL DAVIS and the OAK/LA/LV Raiders. Incepto ne desistam! Dear Present: You don't have to reject the past to embrace the future.
A birthday memoriam for Raiders DE Tony Cline, July 25, 1948 – July 21, 2018.
On July 25, 1966, Al Davis resigned as AFL commissioner. *Milt Woodard became the AFL president as the title of commissioner was eliminated pursuant to the AFL/NFL merger agreement. AL DAVIS returned soon thereafter to the Raiders as a general partner and general manager.
Happy birthday to former Raiders S Eddie Anderson, July 22, 1963.
Happy Birthday to Raiders HOF WR Tim Brown, July 22, 1966. 9x Pro Bowler, 2x All-Pro, NFL 1990's All-Decade Team, 1987 Heisman Trophy recipient. Raiders all-time: leading receiver, caught 1,070 passes for 14,734 yards and 99 TDs, and leading punt returner.
A birthday memoriam for the 😠💣 Daryle Lamonica, July 17, 1941 - April 21, 2022. As a RAIDER👇🏼 1967 AFL champion 1967 AP AFL Player of the Year 1967 UPI AFL Player of the Year 1969 UPI AFL Player of the Year 2x AFL All-Star 2x Pro Bowler 2x All-Pro
Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza, limited parner Tom Brady, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell onstage at the Disney Fan Draft. NYC July 16, 2026
Fernando Mendoza accepted the Best College Athlete, Men's Sports award onstage during the 2026 ESPY Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. July 15, 2026
🎂🙏🏼🌹🕯️ A birthday memoriam for Raiders executive assistant Al LoCasale, July 9, 1933 - September 20, 2015. He managed multiple responsibilities during his tenure.
A birthday memoriam for Raiders RB Clem Daniels, July 9, 1937 - March 23, 2019. 1967 AFL champion AFL’s all-time leading rusher 4x AFL All-Star 2x All-Pro.
Happy birthday to former Raiders CB Amik Robertson, July 6, 1998.
Happy birthday to former Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha, July 6, 1981. 3x Pro Bowler & 2x All-Pro.
July 4, 1939 AL DAVIS spoke of Lou Gehrig's farewell speech at Yankee stadium, it happened on AL's 10th birthday.
🎂🕯️🌹🙏🏼🖤🩶 Remembering AL DAVIS on his birth anniversary. July 4, 1929 - October 8, 2011 I love and miss you more as each year goes by.
Happy birthday to former Raiders RB Frank Hawkins, July 3, 1959. Super Bowl XVIII champion.
🎂🖤🩶 Happy birthday to Raiders CB Mike Haynes, July 1, 1953. Super Bowl XVIII champion. Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1997 NFL100 All-Time Team
A birthday memoriam for Raiders CB D. J. Hayden, June 27, 1990 – November 11, 2023.
Happy birthday to former Raiders LB Miles Burris, June 27, 1988.
Happy birthday to former Raiders FB Marcel Reece, June 23, 1985. 4x Pro Bowler Image
June 8, 1966 NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle, Cowboys President Tex Schramm and AFL Founder Lamar Hunt announced the NFL and AFL merger.
AL DAVIS explains he was against the AFL-NFL merger terms, but he changed his position when even team distribution was attained in 1968.
A birthday memoriam for DB/KR/PR Dave Grayson, June 6, 1939 – July 29, 2017. 1967 AFL Champion, 3x AFL All-Star & 3x All-Pro as a Raider.