Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
 

RIP Al!! I'm probably one of the few who likes the Raidahs and Al, I hope this loss inspires the team to the playoffs, Al Davis is a legend. Second big loss of a visionary this week in the Bay are, Steve Jobs and Al.

Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
 

Always remember the Oct.2, 1983 (37-35 Redskins win over the Raiders) in RFK as one of best football games I had ever watched.
Davis' teams good or bad have always been fast. Cliff Branch, Calvin Muhammad type track guys. Today he's got Denarious Moore and Darrius Heyward-Bey.
Some things never changed. Now they will.
Born on the 4th of July, IN his first year as Raiders HC he took a 1-15 team and in one year made them 10-6. He didn't f-around.

RIP Al, the NFL's #1 maverick character.

God bless and goodnight .

Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
 

As much as people hated Al he truly was a cool dude. I mean what other owner would hang out with Ice Cube and Snoop? One of the first owners who bulked up his team with Black players. The first owner to hire a Latino and Black head coach. The man was stubborn at times but he was one of the instrumental pieces that made the NFL what it is today.

Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
 

rip ... one of the major influences on the NFL AFL merger .... great body of work, a life well spent.

Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
 

Watch a west coast version of Dan Snyder come in and buy the team from Al's son (I assume his son is now in operating control).

Still with Al gone the NFL will probably target the Raiders for a move back to LA.

Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
 

[quote=mlmpetert;845587]Rip Al Davis. Unfortunately, for many of us, some of his most recent actions will overshadow the major and many accomplishments he made in his service and advancement of pro football. He will be missed. Rip[/quote]

^^^^

This. Well said.

Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
 

[quote=Shadowbyte;845616]As much as people hated Al he truly was a cool dude. I mean what other owner would hang out with Ice Cube and Snoop? One of the first owners who bulked up his team with Black players. The first owner to hire a Latino and Black head coach. The man was stubborn at times but he was one of the instrumental pieces that made the NFL what it is today.[/quote]

great points

Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
 

He will be missed by family and friends, and the media who no longer has an easy target to nail. He built a franchise, won 3 titles, and helped usher in the modern day NFL. It is too bad he couldn't see another title. I think it is sort of hypocritical though by a lot of thes sports writers to be bending over backwards to sing the praises of a guy that they demonized unfairly for the better part of the decade.

Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
 

As much as my lasting memory of Al Davis was the recent years, there's no doubt he left a legacy on this league. R.I.P. Al Davis.

Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
 

Rest in peace Al.

I will remember him for his many contributions to the league, a true visionary who built himself up by working hard and doing things the right way. He also fielded very capable teams and I feel he was one of the only guys who could not only own a team but coach it as well. Of course that was a long time ago, but I will think of Al and remember what he did before, not all these "crypt keeper" antics of the past couple years when he was starting to slip.

Rip Coach Davis

Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
 

its sad but true.

Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
 

[quote=Dirtbag59;845622]Watch a west coast version of Dan Snyder come in and buy the team from Al's son (I assume his son is now in operating control).

Still with Al gone the NFL will probably target the Raiders for a move back to LA.[/quote]

Don't be surprised Oracle's Larry Ellison makes a play ( that is if Al's sells it). He tried to buy the Warriors but got shot down by the previous owner due to Larry being an
Arrogant A-hole.

Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
 

Sad to hear, his passion for the game and his beloved team are close to immeasurable-RIP A.D. and maybe Jason Campbell and Co. can do Sunday exactly what he would want and..."just win, baby"

Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82
 

Wow. Just saw this thread, I have not watched TV all day. R.I.P. Mr. Davis, as others have said thanks for what you have done for this game, the merger with the AFL, and for owning one of the most recognizable franchises in the world. True visionary. He will be missed.