Why are Oakland football team called raiders?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

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

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