RAIDERS CHRONOLOGY
1994 Jan. 2—In front of sellout crowd of 67,800 at the L.A. Coliseum, Raiders overcome 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Denver, 33-30, in overtime to qualify for playoffs for 18th time. Jan. 9—The Raiders, in front of another sellout at the L.A. Coliseum, beat Denver for the third time during the 1993 season, in the AFC Wild Card playoff, 42-24. Jan. 15—The Raiders, playing in sub-zero temperatures in Buffalo, narrowly lose to the Bills, 29-23, falling one win short of the AFC Championship game. July 31—The Silver and Black travel overseas for their third American Bowl in five years to play in Barcelona, Spain, against Denver. The game is played in Montjuic Stadium, site of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1992 Summer Olympics. 1995 Feb. 2—Mike White becomes 10th head coach in 35-year history of the Raiders, replacing Art Shell. April 22—The Raiders select University of Washington running back Napoleon Kaufman in the first round of the 1995 draft. June 23—Letter of intent is signed between the Raiders and the Oakland Coliseum. Aug. 7—Agreement is signed during ceremony held in locker room at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Coliseum representatives declare a sold-out stadium for 1995 and board president George Vukasin states that the Raiders will enjoy “sellouts” for decades to come. Aug. 12— Raiders play first home preseason game after relocating to Oakland, against St. Louis Rams at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Sept. 3—Raiders kick off their 23rd league season in Oakland with a 1995 home opener against defending AFC champion San Diego Chargers. SEPT. 3, 1995, VS.
1997 Jan. 25—Former defensive back Mike Haynes becomes ninth Raider voted into Pro Football Hall of Fame. Jan. 30—Raiders name Joe Bugel, whose coaching career has spanned four decades, as head coach. Bugel, 56, becomes 11th head coach in organization’s 37 years of professional football competition. May 8—The Silver and Black and Susquehanna Radio Corp. announced that Raider games will be carried on “The Ticket,” 1050 AM, the Bay Area’s newest all-sports radio station. July 26—Haynes inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame in ceremony in Canton, Ohio. Aug. 31—Silver and Black open 38th league season and 25th year as Raiders with inaugural league contest vs. Tennessee Oilers in Memphis. Dec. 21—Tim Brown passes Pro Football Hall of Famer Fred Biletnikoff for top spot on the Raiders’ all-time receiving list after catching 20-yard pass from Jeff George in first quarter of Raiders-Jacksonville contest. Biletnikoff, the Raiders’ receivers coach, had 589 career catches. Brown also sets a Raiders record for receptions in a single game against Jacksonville with 14, breaking his own record of 12. 1998 Jan. 22—Jon Gruden named as head coach of Raiders. Gruden, 34, becomes the youngest head coach in the NFL and third-youngest in the history of the Silver and Black. Raiders Owner Al Davis was 33 when he was named head coach and general manager in 1963 while John Madden was 32 when he was promoted to head coach in 1969. April 19—Raiders select Michigan defensive back Charles Woodson with fourth overall pick in 1998 draft. Woodson is first primarily defensive player to ever win the Heisman. 1999 Aug. 7—Former Raiders running back Eric Dickerson is inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame in ceremony in Canton, Ohio. Sept. 12—Raiders open 40th regular season in Green Bay vs. Packers. 2000 Feb. 6—Three Raiders players, QB Rich Gannon, DT Darrell Russell and CB Charles Woodson, play in Pro Bowl in Honolulu. Another Raider, Tim Brown, is voted to his eighth Pro Bowl (which ties a Raiders record) but does not play. April 15—Raiders select Florida State K Sebastian Janikowski in first round of the NFL Draft. July 29—Former Raider greats Howie Long and Ronnie Lott inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, ceremony. 2001 Jan. 6—Raiders, following a bye, defeat Miami Dolphins 27-0 in Divisional Playoff game at Coliseum. Jan. 14—Raiders host AFC Championship vs. Baltimore Ravens. Feb. 4—Four Raider players, QB Rich Gannon, CB Charles Woodson, and offensive linemen Lincoln Kennedy and Steve Wisniewski, play for victorious AFC in Pro Bowl at Honolulu, coached by Jon Gruden and his Raiders assistants. Gannon is also named the game’s MVP. Aug. 27—Raiders face Cowboys in Monday Night American Bowl preseason contest in Mexico City. 2002 Jan. 12—Raiders, AFC West Champs for second straight year, defeat N.Y. Jets, 38-24, in Wild Card playoff game at Coliseum. Jan. 19—Raiders lose controversial Divisional playoff in snow at New England, 16-13, in overtime. Feb. 9—Five Raiders players, WR Tim Brown, QB Rich Gannon, CB Charles Woodson, OT Lincoln Kennedy and P Shane Lechler, play for victorious AFC in Pro Bowl at Honolulu. Gannon is named the game’s MVP for the second straight year. March 12—Offensive Coordinator Bill Callahan is named as the 13th head coach in Raiders history. Aug. 3—Raiders legend Dave Casper is inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame in ceremony at Canton, Ohio. Sept. 15—Rich Gannon sets an NFL record for most completions in non-overtime game with 43 during 30-17 win at Pittsburgh. Sept. 29—With 151 yards during 52-25 win over Tennessee, Jerry Rice becomes the NFL’s all-time leader in
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1996 March 27—Raiders announce plans to hold summer training camp in Napa, Calif., with team being housed at the Napa Marriott and practices held on the grounds of the adjacent Redwood Middle School. June 17—Raiders move into Alameda facility, just one mile from team’s old training facility on Doolittle Drive. “This is the final step in a tremendous process of relocating the organization,” states Al Davis. “This state-of-the-art facility will provide the Raiders organization a positive, winning environment. When completed, this facility will be the finest in all of professional sports and will provide a solid base for years to come, as the true greatness of the Raiders is in its future.” July 12—Raiders open training camp in Napa. July 27—Raiders open 1996 preseason vs. Cowboys in Dallas. Sept. 1—Raiders open their 37th league season with inaugural league contest in Baltimore vs. Ravens. Sept. 15—Raiders open 1996 home league schedule against Jacksonville in newly renovated Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
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