As a life long Raiders fan its with heavy heart I say RIP Al Davis.
Great man, football pioneer helping shape the NFL and origional builder of the AFL. It is amazing the path that AD took to be coach owner in the NFL.
In appreciation of Mr. Davis
Played a Syracuse
HC of US Army
O line coach of Citadel
O line and WR coach of UCS
HC of the Raiders
AFL Commissioner
Key creator of the current AFL
Was the driving force behind the merge of the AFL and NFL to create 1 league.
GM of the Raiders
Owner of the Raiders
3 time Superbowl champion.
Inducted into the HOF
Youngest person in NFL history to be HC and GM at 33!
Personally Drafted a record 20 HOF players.
RIP Al, Just win Baby!
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Last edited by Stay Golden; 10-08-2011 at 11:18 AM.
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