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they got that name, because it suited their style and determination for playing a game they all loved. But in the end they still suck! lol

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12y ago

The Raiders name comes from a recommendation from a Marine Corps Raider who served in WWII. There was a competition for names when the team was formed in Oakland and an original Marine Raider sent in "Raiders" and won the competition. True story.

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14y ago

Oakland started as an AFL franchise and the named was picked by the local newspaper readers of Oakland and the name chosen was the Oakland Señors. It meet with a lot of jokes and was quickly changed to the 3rd place selection of Oakland Raiders by the ownership group of the team.

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they got that name, because it suited their style and determination for playing a game they all loved. But in the end they still suck! lol

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15y ago

Raiders are pirates I'm guessing it has to do with history of the bay and pirates for the idea of the name.

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12y ago

Because i like to pee in the toilet so my pans arent wet,

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