Since 1960
Raiders vs. Chiefs
A feud born in the AFL's rebel spirit
The Raiders-Chiefs rivalry is one of the oldest and most culturally significant in professional football. Born in the American Football League in 1960, this rivalry pitted two franchises that embodied the AFL's rebellious spirit against the established NFL order. Al Davis and Lamar Hunt, two of the most influential owners in football history, led their franchises into battle with a personal animosity that filtered down to every player, coach, and fan.