Become Part Of Raider Nation As Warner Home Video Releases “NFL Raiders 3 Greatest Games: The Super Bowl Victories” On DVD January 13, 2009
(October 21, 2008 – Burbank, CA) – Warner Home Video (WHV) and the National Football League (NFL) have teamed to release a three-disc collectors set that is sure to rile up Raider Nation! “NFL Raiders 3 Greatest Games: The Super Bowl Victories” includes the original broadcasts from all three Raiders Super Bowl wins, captured on a three-disc collector’s set DVD for the very first time! “NFL Raiders 3 Greatest Games: The Super Bowl Victories” will be available for $26.95 SRP and will all hit stores January 13, 2009. Order due date is December 9, 2008.
Fans that have been unable to sit in the famous “Black Hole” amongst the faithful Raider Nation can enjoy the franchise’s three Super Bowl victories in their entirety with “NFL Raiders 3 Greatest Games: The Super Bowl Victories” DVD. Relive the Raiders’ first glorious triumph in Super Bowl XI as they dominated the Minnesota Vikings en route to their first Super Bowl title. Watch as the Raiders rolled over the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10 in Super Bowl XV for their second Lombardi Trophy. Marvel at the Raiders’ astounding victory over the Washington Redskins to win their third championship in an eight-season span in Super Bowl XVIII, a Super Bowl that today ranks as the 14th most watched network telecast ever in the United States.
“We are thrilled to bring the fans who comprise Raider Nation a DVD featuring all three Super Bowl victories,” said Eddie Scannell, WHV Director of Sports Marketing. “Led by passionate owner Al Davis, the silver and black have become one of the most popular teams in the league that continues to draw national appeal everywhere they go.”
DVD Features Include:
• Super Bowl XI – The Raiders dominated the Minnesota Vikings, 32-14 to secure their first Super Bowl trophy. Fred Biletnikoff earned MVP honors with four key receptions.
• Super Bowl XV – Led by Super Bowl MVP Jim Plunkett, the Raiders upset the Philadelphia Eagles, 27-10. Plunkett, previously cast off by two NFL teams, threw three touchdown passes, including a stunning 80-yard pass to Kenny King.
• Super Bowl XVIII – Marcus Allen rushed for a then-Super Bowl-record 191 yards and the Raiders beat the Washington Redskins to win their third Super Bowl in an incredible eight-season span.
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