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The Early Years - Cotton Davidson Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

GeoCrater: I am regretfully archiving this cache as the land owner / manager has contacted us and has requested the cache be removed from this location. The management of the lands on which this cache is located has changed from the BLM to the Reno Sparks Indian Colony (RSIC) - Hungry Valley Lands. They do not wish any geocaches within their managed lands. The boundary of the now off-limit area may be found here: https://rsic.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=fa51ea467ab646fe8bb1a1ad72f64edf

I would ask that you visit the location of your cache and remove the physical container at the earliest possible time.

Thanks for understanding,

GeoCrater
Community Volunteer Reviewer for Geocaching.com
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Hidden : 7/27/2010
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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The Oakland Raiders began play in 1960 as part of the American Football League, before the merger with the NFL. During this period, each one of these players played for the Raiders at one time.

This is not a power trail. There are not roads to every cache and driving offroad is prohibited. As you'll see, there have been fires in this area over the years and it wouldn't be good to burn this valley in the name of geocaching.

Remember, everyone plays the game their own way ... cut and paste logs are very encouraged!

The Oakland Raiders began play in 1960 as part of the American Football League, before the merger with the NFL. During this period, each one of these players played for the R< This is not a power trail. There are not roads to every cache and driving offroad is prohibited. As you'll see, there have been fires in this area over the years and it wouldn't be good to burn this valley in the name of geocaching. Remember, everyone plays the game their own way ... cut and paste logs are very encouraged!





Francis Marion Davidson (born November 30, 1931 in Gatesville, Texas), known by his nickname "Cotton" Davidson, was an American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback. Davidson attended Baylor University, and played professionally for the NFL's Baltimore Colts (1954, 1957), and the American Football League's Dallas Texans (1960-1962) and Oakland Raiders (1962-1968). Cotton Davidson also played quarterback for the Fort Bliss Falcons in 1955-1957. A game ~tee will be nine~ between the Fort Bliss Falcons and the Fort Sill, Oklahoma Cannoneers was played for a trophy called "The Little Brown Dud." The Cannoneers won the game and took home the Little Brown Dud. Cotton was awarded ALL ARMY QUARTERBACK in 1955.

Davidson was selected in the first round of the 1954 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts. In addition to playing quarterback, he also was a placekicker and punter. An original Dallas Texan, Davidson was the first starting quarterback for the franchise. Davidson was selected to the American Football League All-Star Game twice: in 1961 and in 1963. He was honored as the MVP of the 1961 AFL All-Star Game while with the Texans.

In 1963, the Chiefs traded Davidson to the Oakland Raiders for the first overall selection in the 1963 American Football League Draft.

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