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Raiders Countdown to Kickoff: 42: Who wore it best, who's wearing it now

I must say the decision on the best to wear the number 42 was not an easy one. There were several potential candidates, but I had to settle on one. And in the spirit of the Raiders first day in pads in training camp, the man who I chose was one who was known for his heavy hitting and being one of the toughest players in the NFL.

Who wore it best: S Ronnie Lott

Though he spent just two seasons with the Raiders in 1991-92, the first of those seasons was a spectacular one.