Oakland Raiders
1960 Inaugural Season
(Authentic Reproduction)
As suggested by these glorious photographs, the humble franchise seeds that
were first planted in 1960 have blossomed into beautiful flowers that proudly
recall the character filled colors of their infancy.
In the early 1960s this struggling new league was content to just survive
living in the shadow of the established NFL. Re-treaded players, bounced
paychecks, sparse crowds, second hand uniforms (complete with vertical striped
socks) and antiquated facilities. Is it any wonder that the original owners
were referred to as "The Foolish Club?"
But talented young players were being signed. Games were played in a wide
open high scoring style that was enjoyable to watch. Most importantly a
relatively lucrative national television contract was secured and after that
there was no looking back for this little renegade league.
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