Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82

He was such a maverick in his younger years. It was kinda sad to see such a once powerful figure become a caricature of himself. RIP Al Davis.

I think media made a lot out of nothing, in terms of Al Davis, recently. He is a great owner, a real pioneer and visionary. I feel a lot of people don't understand what he has done for the sport of football.

RIP Al Davis. The The NFL will miss you. My condolences go out to his family & friends.

i think media made a lot out of nothing, in terms of al davis, recently. He is a great owner, a real pioneer and visionary. i feel a lot of people don't understand what he has done for the sport of football.
^^^^^^rip

If I was an Oakland fan, I would have some very mixed feelings. In many ways, Davis made signifiant contributions to football as we view it today, both as to how the game is played and how it is enjoyed as a form of entertainment. At the same time, for the last 5-8 years, it seems he has just wacko nutzoid. An uber-Vinny in many ways.

RIP Al Davis. You were truly a unique character.

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.

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 .

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.

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