What happened: The Sept. 7, 1963 opener was played at Jeppesen Stadium during Al Davis' debut season as Oakland's head coach. It launched a campaign that produced the franchise's first winning record.
Why it matters: Oakland entered that season with nine victories in its first 42 AFL games. Davis earned unanimous AFL Coach of the Year honors.
By the numbers: The Raiders improved from 1-13 in 1962 to 10-4 in 1963, a nine-win swing.
What to watch: The 1963 season ended with a Dec. 22 rematch against Houston.