1. 5 Only team to play in the SuperBowl in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s
Believe it or not, the Raiders hold the distinction of being the only team in history that played in the Superbowl in the 60s, 70 s and 80s. Of course, they lost in their first appearance against Vince Lombardy s Green Bay Packers, but the team more than made up for it with a 32-14 victory over The Minnesota Vikings in 1976.
That wasn t the only championship that the Raiders would win, however, as they would go on to win the championship in 1980 and 1983. Unfortunately for the Raiders, their victory in 1983 would mark the last time that the team would win a Super Bowl.
2. Best record of any sports team
Just imagine what it would be like to have the best record of any major sports team in history. Not only does that show just how consistent the Raiders have been throughout their storied history, but it also stands as a testament to their drive to win. The record currently stands at 285 victories, 146 losses, and only 11 ties. Not many teams even come close to that mark.
3. Quickest name change in NFL history
There are some stories that are just plain unbelievable and how the Las Vegas Raiders got their name is one of those stories. It started in April of 1960 when Oakland ran a name your team contest and eventually chose the Senors. The team quickly became a laughingstock and the name had to be changed a few days later.
4. Most points scored by an AFC team in the superbowl
Some Super Bowls are just more memorable than others and the 1984 Super Bowl against the Washington team fell into that category for several reasons. In fact, between destroying the record for most points scored in a Super Bowl by an AFC team and this being the last time the team would win a Super Bowl, it was a lot to remember.
The moment was heightened by the fact that the Washington team won last year s Super and were defending their title in the biggest game of the year. Unfortunately for Washington however, they got completely blown out 38-9 and walked away with one of the biggest losses in all Super Bowl history.
5. Biggest comeback in team history
Comebacks don t always happen in the NFL, but they are magical when they do. In fact, it is that one period during a sports game where you are glued to your seat, have your eyes fixated on the television screen and every single play feels like a do-or-die situation.
The Raiders found themselves in that scenario in 2000 when they took on the Indianapolis Colts in The RCA dome. While it was still early in the season, The Raiders were still in need of momentum and looked to this game to get it. Unfortunately for The Raiders, however, they found themselves on the receiving end of a 21-0 beat down at halftime.
However, the team tied the game at 24 somewhere in the third quarter and went on to win the game 38-31. This was mainly due to two beast mode rushes from Tyronne Wheatley, who helped move his team down the field and nab the win away from none other than Peyton Manning.
