By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com
The average football fan has seen the black gleaming exterior of Allegiant Stadium and its retractable natural grass playing surface during games on TV.
The stands are empty at home games, though, as no fans are allowed in the palatial domed football playground because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
But along the stadium suite level, there’s some artwork that offers glimpses into the lore of Raiders past, and even some whimsical portraits of icons like Marilyn Monroe in a Raiders cheerleader outfit and Frank Sinatra dressed as a Raiders head coach.
Photographer Tom Donoghue strolled along the suite level and captured images of this artwork for LVSportsBiz.com.
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Speaking of that Al Davis memorial torch.
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Raiders’ new cheerleader — Marilyn Monroe in outfit.
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And ol’ Blue Eyes, too.
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The Chiefs vs Raiders go way back.
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These guys are still around Las Vegas.
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The good ol’ days.
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Some Raiders fans have adopted this garb.
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Maybe you recognize these fellas who perform on the Strip.
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This fella is a popular image in Las Vegas.
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The local Killers band.
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And the Raiders’ three Super Bowl trophies.