Las Vegas Raiders: 15 most beloved fan favorites in franchise history
Marcus Allen. 4. player. 28. . RB. (1982-92)
Most beloved Raiders of all time: 4. Marcus Allen
The best running back in team history also happens to be one of the most beloved players the team has ever had. Was it his electric running style that fans loved to watch? Was it the success he helped the team find? It ultimately is likely a combination of both factors.
Skill position players are the most fun to watch because they have the ball the most and have insane ability to make plays out of nothing, which is extremely fun to watch.
Marcus Allen falls perfectly in with that description. Selected with the No. 10 overall pick in the 1982 NFL Draft, the Raiders went with the local kid out of USC. With the franchise moving to Los Angeles at the time, Allen did not have to move to continue his career.
Allen paid dividends early and often, winning NFL Rookie of the Year in 1982 and helping the team to a Super Bowl title in 1983. In 11 seasons with the Silver and Black, Allen rushed for 8,545 yards and 79 touchdowns.
He holds franchise records in those two categories and by a very wide margin. The Raiders have never had a running back as talented as Allen and the records reflect that. His running style and game-altering ability made him an easy fan favorite. He retains that mantle to this day, as he is one of the most popular players to ever suit up for the Silver and Black.