Las Vegas Raiders
Originally based in Oakland, California, the Las Vegas Raiders were founded in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL). The franchise won an AFL title in 1967 (it lost to the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl 2) and joined the National Football League (NFL) as part of the AFL-NFL merger in 1970.
In 1972, the Raiders were purchased by Al Davis, who owned the team until his death in 2011, at which point his son, Mark, took control of the franchise.
The team won its first Super Bowl following the 1976 season, defeating the Minnesota Vikings. The Raiders won a second Super Bowl four years later, beating the Philadelphia Eagles.
In 1982, following a highly publicized dispute with the NFL, Davis moved the Raiders from Oakland to Los Angeles. The franchise won a third Super Bowl following its second season in LA, defeating the franchise now known as the Washington Football Team.
The Raiders returned to Oakland ahead of the 1995 NFL season but moved yet again ahead of the 2020 campaign, this time to Las Vegas.
- Founded: 1960
- Championships: 1 AFL title (1967), 3 Super Bowl titles (1976, 1980, 1983)
- Previous Team Names: Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Raiders
Read the latest news, rumors, and analysis on the Las Vegas Raiders:
Las Vegas Raiders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota made his first appearance of the 2020 NFL season and earned $825,000 worth of bonuses in the process.
Las Vegas head coach Jon Gruden saw his hat get some extra air time during Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Joe Buck is known for drawing the ire of fanbases. On Thursday night, Buck didn't hesitate and even bragged about firing a direct shot at the Raiders defense and upsetting Raiders Nation.
David Carr was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft. Raiders QB and younger brother Derek Carr has had a better career. Which Carr brother has a higher net worth?
A look at the rumor that Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr wears eyeliner, a rumor that's been floating around for years now.
Darrell Russell became a defensive star for the Oakland Raiders making two Pro Bowls in his first three seasons. Then drugs derailed his career. He tragically died in 2005.
Former Bengal Vontaze Burfict was arrested in Las Vegas over the weekend, and the reason why is something out of a comedy movie.
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin looked like the NFL's star after a brilliant rookie season. Martin instead had a bizarre career.
During his time as an NFL coach and an ESPN analyst, Jon Gruden has seen and done it all. The Raiders head coach has also built up a sizable net worth along the way.
The bitter rivalry between the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders has sparked hatred and a rule change over the years.
