#179 - Oakland TCC

#179 Oakland - Team Colors Collection - Don Soar

Tied by: Don Soar
Originated by: Don Soar

Hook: Gaelic Supreme Mike Martinek Rangeley Streamer hook 8xl
Thread: Black
Tag: Flat silver tinsel
Body: Black floss
Rib: Silver oval tinsel
Belly: Black bucktail
Throat: Medium dun hackle fibers
Wing: Four black hackles
Shoulder: Teal flank
Eye: Jungle cock
Head: Black

Notes: This brings back memories of the late 1990's in that everywhere you looked, there was a kid wearing an Oakland Starter hat, toque, shirt or overstuffed jacket. The Raiders started their franchise endeavor in 1960, playing in Oakland, moving to Los Angeles in 1982, and then back to Oakland in 1995. Over these past 60+ years, the franchise has won 3 Superbowls and numerous Division titles. Don has done another wonderful job incorporating the team's silver, black and white color scheme. It's just missing the Raider on the shoulder, perhaps the next incarnation will have one silk-screened onto the shoulder feather.