The Racine Raiders American football club is a Mid-States Football League team based in Racine, Wisconsin. Founded in 1953, they are the oldest Minor League Football team in Wisconsin (United States) that is still in existence. After one season in the Mid-States Football League, the team announced a move to the Elite MCFL in 2011. The team will return to the Mid-States Football League for the 2012 season. The Raiders were the first minor league football team to gain 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Organization is composed entirely of Volunteers.
- Helmet Design: Black background with a cowboy bandit in black with an eye patch on the left eye with a half and half bandanna of cardinal and black.
President: Matt Snyder
VP - GM: Bob Marcado
Head Coach: Gino Perfetto
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