Raiders owner Al Davis dies

[langway05]

Raiders owner Al Davis dies

Al Davis, who owned the Oakland Raiders of the NFL, has died.

Davis, who famously coined the phrase "Just win, baby," was a constant thorn in the side of NFL commissioners.

After serving as a coach, in and then commissioner of, the upstart American Football League, Davis became managing partner of the Raiders in 1972.

He built a club that won three Super Bowls and five AFC championships following merger with the NFL, but saw his team fall on hard times in recent years.

Davis also shipped his club to Los Angeles and then brought them back to Oakland.

 

[DougLaurieSports]

As my buddy said, "Condolences to the family. Congratulations to Raiders fans."

 

[bonnev659]

wow I am just stunn by this, RIP Al

he did hurt the team but he meant well. he did help a few players in need post playing career and also was pretty good to his staff members as well.

 

[canucksfreak19]

As old as he was this is still surprising. I am interested to see what happens with regards to the power structure of the Raiders because he did control every aspect of the team. Al Davis was an icon, and his loss will be felt.

 

[Krakenfan]

As old as he was this is still surprising. I am interested to see what happens with regards to the power structure of the Raiders because he did control every aspect of the team. Al Davis was an icon, and his loss will be felt.

Al's son Marc is taking over the team for the family. He has been working for the orginization the last few years.