100 Things Raiders Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

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Professional sports has never seen another franchise quite like the Oakland Raiders, a one-a-kind creation of its late famous and infamous coach, general manager, owner, and football's original rebel Al Davis. Never content to follow the pack, Davis put together teams steeped in bad attitude and good talent, squads equally adept at misbehaving, delivering punishment, and winning games. This all-new book explores what every true fan should know about the Raiders and what they should do to celebrate their favorite team. The listings are ranked in importance from one to 100 and include everything from the story of Jim "Lazarus" Plunkett and the infamous "Tuck Rule" game to a profile of Ricky's Sport Theater & Grill, what just may be the best bar in the world to watch a Raiders game. Packed with personalities, places, events, and facts, 100 Things Raiders Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the perfect tool for any fan to take their love for the Silver and Black to a whole new level.

Paul Gutierrez covers the Oakland Raiders for ESPN and has worked as a beat writer and columnist for the Sacramento Bee and CSNBayArea.com. He has also worked at the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and Sports Illustrated. He lives in Petaluma, California. Jim Plunkett, winner of the 1970 Heisman Trophy, is a two-time Super Bowl champion who was the MVP of Super Bowl XV.