History of the Los Angeles Raiders

The Los Angeles Raiders, formerly known as the Oakland Raiders, are among the most storied teams in NFL history. Founded in 1982, they have been a part of some of the greatest moments and games in league history. From their first Super Bowl victory over Washington to their three-peat with quarterback Jim Plunkett at the helm, there is no denying that this franchise, previously known as the Oakland Raiders, has made its mark on professional football.

Regarding individual players, few can match what Hall-of-Famer Marcus Allen accomplished for this team during his 11 seasons as a Raider from 1982–1992. His electrifying runs and clutch plays helped lead the Los Angeles Raiders, previously known as the Oakland Raiders, to two Super Bowl victories (XVIII & XVIII) while earning him MVP honors for both games.

An accomplishment only matched by Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw before him! In addition to Allen’s heroics, other notable names who donned the silver & black of the Los Angeles Raiders, previously known as the Oakland Raiders, include Howie Long, Bo Jackson, Tim Brown, Rich Gannon, Jerry Rice, and many more, who all left an indelible mark on Raiders lore throughout their time with the team!

The Raiders were not always based out of Los Angeles; they began to play out at the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum before moving southward in the 1984 season due to financial issues within the city of Oakland. While there was initial skepticism about the move amongst fans of the Oakland Raiders, the Los Angeles Raiders' long-term success in LA proved to be the proper decision. The organization became a perennial contender in the AFC West division and even made back-to-back consecutive Super Bowl appearances in 2002 and 2003 under head coach Bill Callahan.

Despite losing those championship matchups to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots, respectively, the Los Angeles Raiders, previously known as the Oakland Raiders, still managed to post winning records 7 out of 8 times between 1983 and 2004, which included four division titles, three conference championships, and eight playoff berths!

Although 2008 marked the end of an era when the team relocated back to its original home base in Oakland following a stint in Los Angeles, now known as the Las Vegas Stadium, the Los Angeles Raiders, previously known as the Oakland Raiders, will look forward to a new chapter in the franchise’s illustrious story from 2020 onward after relocating to Sin City for the 2019 NFL Draft! With a rich tradition and excellence behind them, expect plenty of excitement in the coming years, sure to make any fan proud to call themselves a die-hard member of Raider Nation!