H96.1.1517

Handwritten on the back, "2nd quarter. Oak 84 Al Hoisington takes Flores #15 (at right) pass for 3rd Oakland TD." Clipping attached, Oct. 17, 1960-"Raiders take to air for touchdowns- The Oakland Raiders struck through the air, as well as on the ground, for touchdowns during yesterday's 27-14 American Football League victory over the Boston Patriots at Kezar Stadium. In the left photo Gene Prebola (89) streaks for the end zone to give the Raiders their second score in the second period after taking a pass from Tom Flores. In the right photo Al Hoisington (84) nabs another pass from Flores (15, far right) to provide the Raiders with a second TD later in the same quarter. Hoisington broke away from Boston defender Bob Soltis (42) on his run to paydirt. The win evened Oakland's American Football League record at 3-3." Photo shows #84 of the Raiders with the ball in his left arm trying to avoid two Patriots players trying to bring him down. Other players all around him and Flores #15 in the back. The stands are full in the background except for the first five rows or so.

Used: Oakland Tribune