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Bo Roberson

Bo Roberson

Number: 40

Position: WR

Years: 1962-65 

School: Cornell

One of the first true speedsters to wear a Raiders uniform, Roberson won the silver medal in the long jump at the 1960 Olympics. After a year with the Chargers, Roberson played in 48 games for Oakland. He caught 113 passes for 1,834 yards and 7 touchdowns. Roberson also carried the ball 110 times for 309 yards and 3 TDs, returned 3 punts for 54 yards and returned 113 kickoffs for 2,791 yards and a touchdown. He is the second-leading kickoff returner in team history. Roberson was acquired by Buffalo during the 1965 season and finished his AFL career with a season with Miami.

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