Dec 2 1973 Oakland Raiders 17 Oilers 6 John Madden Blanda Upshaw Football Ticket

Authentic Dec. 2, 1973 Oakland Raiders vs. Houston Oilers Football Ticket Stub – Astrodome

Own a piece of NFL history with this original December 2, 1973 Oakland Raiders at Houston Oilers ticket stub from the Astrodome. This hard-to-find vintage ticket captures a classic NFL regular-season game in the 1973 season where the powerhouse Raiders defeated the struggling Oilers 17–6 on the road.

🏈 Game Highlights

• Final Score: Oakland Raiders 17, Houston Oilers 6 (Week 12, Dec. 2, 1973).

• Raiders scored with a George Blanda field goal, a 21-yard touchdown pass from Ken Stabler to Fred Biletnikoff, and a Marv Hubbard 2-yard rushing touchdown.

• Played under the roof of the Houston Astrodome — one of the iconic domed stadiums of the era.

• Attendance: 25,801 fans witnessed this classic December afternoon.

🏆 Hall of Famers & Legendary Figures Featured

This ticket stub represents a game that included future Pro Football Hall of Fame legends and iconic Raiders figures:

Oakland Raiders Hall of Famers on or around this roster:

• George Blanda – Legendary QB/Kicker, Hall of Fame (inducted 1981).

• Fred Biletnikoff – WR Hall of Famer, one of the most clutch receivers of the era.

• Willie Brown – Hall of Fame cornerback and enduring Raider defensive icon.

• Jim Otto – Hall of Fame center and Raiders franchise cornerstone.

• Gene Upshaw – Hall of Fame guard and future NFLPA leader.

• Ken Stabler – Hall of Famer QB who would go on to Super Bowl glory (inducted 2016).

Note: Dan Pastorini (Oilers QB) was a legendary franchise figure and Houston sports hall-of-famer, though he is not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

📌 Why This Ticket Matters

✔ Collector Value: Authentic ticket stub pre-1975 — highly sought by memorabilia collectors.
✔ Historical Significance: Represents the John Madden-era Raiders and early 1970s NFL, a pivotal decade that shaped modern professional football.
✔ Iconic Players: Connects to multiple Hall of Famers and NFL legends who defined Raiders glory years.
✔ Great Display Piece: Perfect for framing with other Raiders collectibles, programs, or photos.

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