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Thomas Raymond Flores (born March 21, 1937) is an American former professional football player in the American Football League (AFL) and coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played as a quarterback for nine seasons in the AFL, primarily with the Oakland Raiders .
Aug 12, 2022 · Learn about the life and career of Tom Flores, the first minority head coach to win a Super Bowl and a trailblazer for Latino players and coaches in the NFL. From his humble beginnings in California to his 56-year journey with the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, Flores achieved greatness as a player, coach, and executive.
Tom Flores began his coaching career after a decade as a quarterback with the Oakland Raiders, Buffalo Bills, and Kanas City Chiefs (1960-69). He had stints as an assistant with the Buffalo Bills and then with the Raiders under Hall of Fame Coach John Madden winning Super Bowl XI.
Aug 9, 2021 · Tom Flores, left, and Raiders owner Mark Davis unveil the bust of Flores during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Sunday in Canton, Ohio.
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Aug 4, 2021 · Tom Flores never played wide receiver. He was an American Football League quarterback from 1960 to 1969 with the Raiders, Bills and Chiefs , winning a Super Bowl as a backup with Kansas City in...
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Oct 27, 2021 · Relive Tom Flores' historic journey to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Visit https://www.Raiders.com for more. #LasVegasRaiders #NFL #RaiderNationKeep up-to-da...
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Sep 15, 2021 · Raiders legend Tom Flores entered the Hall of Fame on Aug. 8. It was a monumental moment for Latinos, whose NFL contributions have often been ignored.