Raiders to don retro unis in 2009

The Raiders are scheduled to wear their retro 1963 uniforms, including helmets with the "white" logo, as part of the NFL's tribute to the old AFL teams. Translation, the league is looking for ways to better market team merchandise, and jerseys command a pretty penny.

The Raiders have always had one of the most classic uniforms in the league, and these throwbacks are still fantastic looking. They'll just probably cost an arm and a leg.

The Raiders and San Diego Chargers will wear their "classics" during an opening week matchup on September 27th, which is part of a Monday night double-header.

They will folow that up on November 15th, when the New York Jets visit the Oakland Coliseum.

Oakland will wrap up the marketing tour on November 26th when the team travels to Dallas, as part of he NFL's Thanksgiving Day schedule.