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Check out legendary Raiders coach Tom Flores receive his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring

Fresno-born and Sanger High alum Tom Flores received his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring during halftime of Sunday’s Las Vegas Raiders and Miami Dolphins game.

His Super Bowl winning quarterback Jim Plunkett presented Flores with his ring.

The former Sanger High/Fresno City College/University of Pacific standout was joined by former teammates and players from a career with the Raiders that spanned seven seasons as a player, eight as an assistant and nine as the head coach.

Flores was enshrined in the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, on Aug 8.

Flores’ grandson, Brian, performed the national anthem prior to Sunday’s game at Allegiant Stadium. Brian Flores is New York-based actor who has starred on Broadway and around the country in theatrical and television productions.

Sanger welcomed home Flores on Sept. 18, celebrating his enshrinement with at least 1,500 rooting for him during his big hometown day.

Flores coached his last game as a Raider in December 1987.

Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee
Anthony Galaviz writes about sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He’s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology. Support my work with a digital subscription
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