We just learned that the Raiders owner, Al Davis, is dead. Developing…
The Oakland Raiders website published an obituary for Mr. Davis,
An unyielding total commitment to excellence has marked the three-time World Champion Raiders monumental rise during the last 48 years to the very top of the professional sports world.
In these memorable 48 years, the Raiders have had 28 winning seasons, including 16 in a row from 1965 through the 1980 World Championship season. In 34 of those seasons, the Raiders earned a record of .500 or better.
Al Davis’ six-decade professional football story, from assistant coach of the Chargers, to head coach and general manager of the Raiders, to Commissioner of the American Football League and finally to principal owner and president of the general partner of The Oakland Raiders is a standard that no one in the history of professional football can match for winning and excellence.
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The family will issue a statement later in the day. However controversial Al was, he will definitely be missed by all NFL fans across the country. Peace and love to the Raider nation!
