Silver And Black Pride · May 4, 2020
What if these classic Raiders were Marvel characters?
Ken Stabler, Fred Biletnikoff It is Marvel Week at SB Nation, with all of our sites embracing a connection to the team they cover and Marvel movies.
After a few minutes of thought, I realized it’s a perfect fit for this community and the Raiders’ legacy.
After all, the 1970s Oakland Raiders were a collection of great Marvel characters. The Mad Stork. Dr. Death. Tooz. Snake. The Assassin.
Geez, Marvel may have gotten some of its inspiration for characters from the Silver and Black.
Let’s examine:
Al Davis: The lone-wolf mastermind who played by his own rules.
Ken Stabler: “Snake,” the charming hero who slithers his way to victory just in the nick in time.
