Jon Gruden fêtes Raiders fans at appreciation event
Jon Gruden threw a party Friday evening. The dress code: Silver and black.
Before convening for training camp next week, the Raiders and their returning head coach put on a fan appreciation event Friday at Ricky’s Sports Theatre and Grill in San Leandro. More than 500 fans attended the event, which featured no cover charge, free food, music and a spirited Gruden leading the proceedings.
Fans were asked not to begin lining up until 3 p.m. - some arrived before noon anyway - and had filled Ricky’s by the time Gruden arrived shortly after 5 p.m., to a raucous welcome. After ducking inside briefly, Gruden made his way to an outdoor stage to address the crowd.