It's been quite an NFL ride for the Las Vegas Raiders. Over the past half decade of being part of the league, the franchise has moved to different arenas and cities which has helped to write them a colorful history.

They've had their fair share of tough, heartbreaking losses but there have also been a few glorious chapters in the Raiders history book that they will cling on to forever. Here are five of the greatest moments in the franchise‘s history, ranked.

5. Comeback Kings (September 10, 2000)

The Raiders have tallied quite a few comeback victories, but this one in 2000 was definitely one of the most memorable. A crazy atmosphere in the RCA Dome in Indianapolis saw the Raiders climbing an uphill battle against the Colts. It was early in the season but the Raiders were locked in and this key win against the Colts would turn out to set the tone for the upcoming season.

Quarterback Rich Gannon was coming off his first Pro Bowl selection in the NFL, and rushed for a career-high of three touchdowns to spearhead one of the greatest comeback wins in Raiders history. The Raiders were down 21-0 in the second quarter and eventually tied the game at 24 at the latter part of the third.

Two crucial rushes from Tyronne Wheatley completed the come-from-behind victory against Peyton Manning's Colts, 38-31. Though this was just the second game of the season, this win against the Colts would even up being one of the more impressive regular season wins in Raiders' franchise history.

4. Sea of Hands (December 21, 1974)

This is one of the most important and famous plays in Raiders history. Legendary quarterback Ken Stabler was leading the 1974 Raiders to another playoff run when they were pitted against defending, two-time Super Bowl Champions the Miami Dolphins.

This Divisional playoff matchup was a rather tight contest with a total of six lead changes, the last of which came in the dying moments of the game. Down seven points with less than a minute to play, Stabler heaved an eight-yard pass into a “sea of hands” where receiver Clarence Davis would miraculously end up with a catch in the end zone to ultimately propel the Raiders to an historic, 28-26, win against the powerhouse Dolphins.

This throw would ultimately cement Stabler as one of the best passers to ever play for the silver and black.

3. Super Bowl XV (January 25, 1981)

Quarterback Jim Plunkett was at the helm of the Raiders' third Super Bowl appearance after an 11-5 record in the 1980-1981 NFL regular season. The Raiders clawed their way to the championship after hard-fought playoff duels against the Houston Oilers, Cleveland Browns and the San Diego Chargers.

The signal-caller spearheaded the Raiders' attack and took an early 14-0 lead in the first quarter which proved to be too much for the Philadelphia Eagles. Plunkett would go on to complete 13 of his 21 passes for 261 yards and a total of three touchdowns (and nine more rushing yards to boot) to claim his first-ever Super Bowl MVP trophy. The quarterback was just the second Heisman Trophy winner to be named Super Bowl MVP.

2. Super Bowl XI (January 9, 1977)

You never forget your first. Two years after losing their first Super Bowl bout in 1968, the franchise chose to hire head coach John Madden to hopefully turn things around. And in 1977, the iconic head coach would not disappoint, as he coached his way to his one and only Super Bowl ring and the franchise's first.

With Ken Stabler as his top weapon, Madden and the Raiders had a potent offensive line which was in full force in Super Bowl XI against the Minnesota Vikings. The Raiders gained a Super Bowl record of 429 yards including a record-setting 288 yards in the first half. They would continue to impose their will against the Vikings with wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff tallying a total of four catches for 79 yards to earn himself Super Bowl MVP honors.

1. Super Bowl XVIII (January 22, 1984)

This date marks the Raiders' most recent Super Bowl crown as they battled it out against the Washington Redskins. It was, arguably, the team's best-ever championship appearance. Both squads were at the top of their respective divisions so it was quite fitting for them to face each other for the Lombardi Trophy.

The Redskins were looking to defend their crown as the previous year's champions, but Marcus Allen and the rest of the Raiders weren't backing down. The running back would score two pivotal touchdowns in the third quarter to mount a massive lead against the Redskins which the defending champions just couldn't overcome.

The Raiders would go on to win the championship with a 38-9 stomping over Washington. The franchise's 38 points tallied, as well as the 29-point margin, both broke Super Bowl records and remains as the most points scored by an AFC team in Super Bowl history.