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Fred Biletnikoff Retires
January 31, 2007
Fred Biletnikoff was named the MVP of Super Bowl XI with four catches for 79 yards in the Silver and Black's 32-14 win over Minnesota. He spent a total of 32 years with the Raiders as a player and as a coach.
Raider Legend Fred Biletnikoff, who has enjoyed an illustrious 32-year career with the Raider organization as a player and coach, has announced his retirement. The Pro Football Hall of Famer spent the past 18 years on the Raider coaching staff, the last 10 tutoring the Silver and Black's wide receivers. He also coached Raider wideouts from 1989-94 and served as quality control assistant for the Raiders from 1995-96.
"This is a celebration of a tremendous career that exemplified excellence in all of its phases," said Raiders Owner Al Davis. "That excellence will be forever etched in stone in so many halls, but more importantly, his pride, his poise will always be etched in our hearts."
Biletnikoff, who turns 64 next month, will continue his association with the Raider organization in a number of capacities and looks forward to spending time with his family and with his charitable endeavors, the Biletnikoff Foundation and Tracey's Place of Hope.
"I truly valued my time as a player and coach for the Raiders - it has been an honor to wear the Silver and Black," said Biletnikoff. "I am now embarking on another chapter and hope that these coming years bring as much joy and accomplishment as the previous years. I'm excited about this new direction in my life and continuing to being a part of the Raider Family. I'm also excited about the new direction that the Raiders have taken with Lane Kiffin and wish the organization much success."
Inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988, he played 14 seasons for the Silver and Black from 1965-78, participating in 190 games and was MVP in Super Bowl XI with four catches for 79 yards in the Silver and Black's 32-14 win over Minnesota. He never played in a losing season with the Raiders.
Biletnikoff played in three American Football League and five AFC title games and in Super Bowls II and XI. The Erie, Pennsylvania native ranks second all-time in receiving annals in team history with 589 catches. Biletnikoff also caught 70 passes for 1,167 yards and 10 touchdowns in the postseason. As a coach, Biletnikoff was on the staff when the Raiders played in two AFC Championship Games and in Super Bowl XXXVII.
"Fred's contribution to this organization is legendary both as a player and as a coach and should forever be appreciated," said Raiders Head Coach Lane Kiffin. "He will continue to be a proud member of the Raider Family and I look forward to his invaluable insight as we move forward into an exciting future with our football team. I wish him nothing but the best as he begins this new chapter in his life."
Biletnikoff played in two AFL All-Star games and four Pro Bowls after joining the Raiders as a second round selection in the 1965 draft from Florida State. As a rookie, he was coached by Head Coach/General Manager Al Davis. The Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation's top college wide receiver, is named after the Raider Legend.
Biletnikoff coached wide receivers for Calgary of the Canadian Football League from 1987-88. He coached for two United States Football League teams: the Arizona Wranglers in 1986 and the Oakland Invaders in 1985. He also coached at Diablo Valley Junior College in 1984, Palomar Junior College in 1983, Orange Glen High School in 1982 and with Montreal of the CFL in 1980.
The Raiders wish Fred Biletnikoff, his wife, Angela, and family all the best.
http://raiders.com/newsroom/newsroomNewsDetail.jsp?id=30043
January 31, 2007
Fred Biletnikoff was named the MVP of Super Bowl XI with four catches for 79 yards in the Silver and Black's 32-14 win over Minnesota. He spent a total of 32 years with the Raiders as a player and as a coach.
Raider Legend Fred Biletnikoff, who has enjoyed an illustrious 32-year career with the Raider organization as a player and coach, has announced his retirement. The Pro Football Hall of Famer spent the past 18 years on the Raider coaching staff, the last 10 tutoring the Silver and Black's wide receivers. He also coached Raider wideouts from 1989-94 and served as quality control assistant for the Raiders from 1995-96.
"This is a celebration of a tremendous career that exemplified excellence in all of its phases," said Raiders Owner Al Davis. "That excellence will be forever etched in stone in so many halls, but more importantly, his pride, his poise will always be etched in our hearts."
Biletnikoff, who turns 64 next month, will continue his association with the Raider organization in a number of capacities and looks forward to spending time with his family and with his charitable endeavors, the Biletnikoff Foundation and Tracey's Place of Hope.
"I truly valued my time as a player and coach for the Raiders - it has been an honor to wear the Silver and Black," said Biletnikoff. "I am now embarking on another chapter and hope that these coming years bring as much joy and accomplishment as the previous years. I'm excited about this new direction in my life and continuing to being a part of the Raider Family. I'm also excited about the new direction that the Raiders have taken with Lane Kiffin and wish the organization much success."
Inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988, he played 14 seasons for the Silver and Black from 1965-78, participating in 190 games and was MVP in Super Bowl XI with four catches for 79 yards in the Silver and Black's 32-14 win over Minnesota. He never played in a losing season with the Raiders.
Biletnikoff played in three American Football League and five AFC title games and in Super Bowls II and XI. The Erie, Pennsylvania native ranks second all-time in receiving annals in team history with 589 catches. Biletnikoff also caught 70 passes for 1,167 yards and 10 touchdowns in the postseason. As a coach, Biletnikoff was on the staff when the Raiders played in two AFC Championship Games and in Super Bowl XXXVII.
"Fred's contribution to this organization is legendary both as a player and as a coach and should forever be appreciated," said Raiders Head Coach Lane Kiffin. "He will continue to be a proud member of the Raider Family and I look forward to his invaluable insight as we move forward into an exciting future with our football team. I wish him nothing but the best as he begins this new chapter in his life."
Biletnikoff played in two AFL All-Star games and four Pro Bowls after joining the Raiders as a second round selection in the 1965 draft from Florida State. As a rookie, he was coached by Head Coach/General Manager Al Davis. The Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation's top college wide receiver, is named after the Raider Legend.
Biletnikoff coached wide receivers for Calgary of the Canadian Football League from 1987-88. He coached for two United States Football League teams: the Arizona Wranglers in 1986 and the Oakland Invaders in 1985. He also coached at Diablo Valley Junior College in 1984, Palomar Junior College in 1983, Orange Glen High School in 1982 and with Montreal of the CFL in 1980.
The Raiders wish Fred Biletnikoff, his wife, Angela, and family all the best.
http://raiders.com/newsroom/newsroomNewsDetail.jsp?id=30043