Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82

SFREDSKIN · 10-08-2011, 01:25 PM

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.

Defensewins · 10-08-2011, 01:43 PM

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.

Glasgow Celtic · 10-08-2011, 02:04 PM

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

God bless and goodnight .

Shadowbyte · 10-08-2011, 02:10 PM

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.

Meks · 10-08-2011, 03:46 PM

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

Dirtbag59 · 10-08-2011, 03:48 PM

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.

vallin21 · 10-08-2011, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

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

^^^^

This. Well said.

Chico23231 · 10-08-2011, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowbyte

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.

great points

GusFrerotte · 10-08-2011, 04:40 PM

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.

mooby · 10-08-2011, 04:47 PM

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.

SolidSnake84 · 10-08-2011, 05:42 PM

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

bertoskins2 · 10-08-2011, 05:54 PM

its sad but true.

SFREDSKIN · 10-08-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

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.

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.

Ijaeger · 10-08-2011, 08:19 PM

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"

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 10-08-2011, 09:03 PM

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.

10-08-2011, 01:25 PM	#16
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	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. __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth Last edited by SFREDSKIN; 10-08-2011 at 01:34 PM.

10-08-2011, 01:43 PM	#17
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,742	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. Last edited by Defensewins; 10-08-2011 at 02:07 PM.

10-08-2011, 02:10 PM	#19
Shadowbyte Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 413	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. Last edited by Shadowbyte; 10-08-2011 at 02:27 PM.

10-08-2011, 03:46 PM	#20
Meks Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Jersey Age: 38 Posts: 5,413	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. __________________ R.I.P #21SEAN TAYLOR Last edited by Meks; 10-08-2011 at 03:47 PM.

10-08-2011, 03:48 PM	#21
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 14,750	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. __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

10-08-2011, 02:04 PM	#18
Glasgow Celtic Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Norfolk England Posts: 176	RIP Al, the NFL's #1 maverick character. God bless and goodnight .

10-08-2011, 04:40 PM	#24
GusFrerotte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 4,153	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.

10-08-2011, 04:47 PM	#25
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,355	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. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

10-08-2011, 05:42 PM	#26
SolidSnake84 Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 2,947	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 __________________ Time to nut up or shut up

10-08-2011, 05:54 PM	#27
bertoskins2 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Age: 50 Posts: 260	Re: Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82 its sad but true.

10-08-2011, 08:19 PM	#29
Ijaeger Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 130	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" __________________ I hate dallas on the reg

10-08-2011, 09:03 PM	#30
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	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. __________________ Just win.

Raider's owner Al Davis dead at age 82

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