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:
The first pictures of Jason Witten in a Las Vegas Raiders uniform were released and Dallas Cowboys fans are freaking out.
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano tragically died before going to church. His loss rocked the Vikings organization.
The Cleveland Browns struggle to please fans. And the Raiders are somewhat similar. Will this change in Las Vegas?
Anthony Smith went from being a star defensive end for the Raiders to earning three life sentences for a spree of disturbing murders.
Kyle Boller earned $15 million in a middling career with the Ravens. Here's why Boller later admitted he was glad to retire and escape football.
Clearly No. 1 on the depth chart, Derek Carr is set up for a big season as the Raiders make their Las Vegas debut.
Jon Gruden may have signed a $100 million contract with the Raiders, but his latest NFL draft picks prove that was a massive mistake.
Here's why former MLB and NFL star Bo Jackson believes no player aside from Deion Sanders has been able to follow in his footsteps.
Marcus Mariota signed a two-year deal with the Raiders. If he succeeds in Las Vegas, he could earn up to $37.5 million.
While most of the world has come to a screeching halt, the Las Vegas Raiders are still building their new, $1.9 billion stadium.
