Las Vegas Raiders: 15 most beloved fan favorites in franchise history
Kenny King. 11. player. 28. . RB/FB. (1980-85)
Most beloved Raiders of all time: 11. Kenny King
One of the most unsung players in franchise history is none other than Kenny King. In fact, King’s son Kenny King Jr. is a writer here at JBB, check out his work if you haven’t already. King is rightfully one of the most popular players in franchise history for the role he played in two of the franchise’s Super Bowl triumphs.
King attended the University of Oklahoma and was ultimately drafted in the third round of the 1979 NFL Draft where he was selected by the then-Houston Oilers. In 1980, the Raiders acquired him via trade and the rest is history.
King spent six seasons with the Silver and Black, racking up 2,468 yards and seven touchdowns in 85 games. In his first year with the team, King earned Pro Bowl honors and helped the Raiders win their second Super Bowl.
Perhaps his most notable moment in a Raiders jersey came in that same Super Bowl where King took a pass from Jim Plunkett 80 yards through the Philadelphia Eagles defense. King is a Raider for life and continues his devotion to the Silver and Black today. A two-time Super Bowl champion, King is one of the most memorable and loved players to ever play for the Raiders franchise.