A trio of other Raiders to keep in mind in the Senior category…
TE’s Raymond Chester and Todd Christensen and WR Art Powell
Chester, a contemporary of Hall of Famer Dave Casper and a four-time Pro Bowler, had career stats that rivaled Casper’s (364 career catches for 5,013 yards and 48 touchdowns, compared to 378-5,216-52) and helped usher in an era of bigger, more physical and athletic tight ends. Christensen, meanwhile, twice led the NFL in receptions, catching 92 passes in 1983 and 95 in 1986. He was a five-time Pro Bowler and a two-time first-team All-Pro who caught 461 passes for 5,872 yards and 41 TDs. Powell, who in 2024 became only the second Seniors finalist for Hall consideration not voted in, was a force in the the AFL, leading the league in receiving yardage twice and in receiving touchdowns (14 in 1960 and 16 in 1963 for the Raiders). The all-time All-AFL selection’s 81 TD catches are the second-most in AFL history, and his stances on social issues, especially against segregation of the time, were just as, if not more impactful off the field.