BLACK HISTORY MONTH
The first black head coach in the modern era of football was Art Shell of the Raiders.
The first photo was taken by staff photographer Leo Cohen on July 26, 1977 during Oakland Raiders training.
The second photo, taken by staff photographer Russ Reed on March 4, 1980, shows Art Shell (left) and Gene Upshaw in the locker room. Both Raider greats are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Oakland, CA December 12, 1970 - Fullback Marv Hubbard quenches his thirst after scoring against the Kansas City Chiefs.
(Photo by Lonnie Wilson / Oakland Tribune Staff Archives)
“Raiders Sunday” will be back for the 2013 season.
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Today marks the 40th anniversary of the “Immaculate Reception”, one of the most controversial plays in NFL history.
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All photos taken in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania December 23, 1972 by Lonnie Wilson, Oakland Tribune Staff Archives
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Oakland, CA September 10, 1963 - Bo Roberson, receiver, modeling the new silver and black uniforms. (Lonnie Wilson / Oakland Tribune Staff Archives)
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Oakland, CA August 31, 1969 - Wide receiver Warren Wells catches one of three touchdown passes, faking and leaving Kermit Alexander in this game against the San Francisco 49ers. (Roy H. Williams / Oakland Tribune Staff Archives)
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Santa Rosa, CA July 18, 1965 - Warren Powers, right, welcomes Kent McCloughan to the Raiders training camp. Both defensive backs were former stars at the University of Nebraska.
(Photo by Ron Riesterer / Oakland Tribune Staff Archives)
Berkeley, CA November 20, 1954 - California Pom Pom girls help lead the UC rooting section at the Big Game. They are left to right Lynn Pawson, Marlene Anderson, Suzy Palmer, Carol Spicknall, Carol Shultz, and Joyce Johnson. (Oakland Tribune Staff Archives)
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This week we bring you a double picture post of quarterback Cotton Davidson to make up for last week’s missing post.
The first photo was taken July 15, 1963 by Jim Edelen, Oakland Tribune Staff Archives.
The second photo was taken August 2, 1963 at the Raiders Santa Rosa training camp. Quarterbacks Cotton Davidson and Tom Flores crank up their pitching arms in a workout. (Ron Riesterer / Oakland Tribune Staff Archives)
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Santa Cruz, CA Circa August 1962 - Oakland Raiders halfback Clem Daniels (left) and fullback Alan Miller on the team’s practice field at Santa Cruz High School. 1962 was the first year the Raiders played on Frank Youell Field which would remain their home field until the Coliseum opened in 1966. (Chris Kjobech / Oakland Tribune Staff Archives)
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Oakland, CA December 13, 1962 - Trainer George Anderson, left, gives Tom Flores’ throwing arm treatment at the club’s Bushrod Park training field. Flores sat the 1962 season out due to lung infection.
