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Rancid Radio · 10-08-2011, 03:15 PM

One of the coolest guys in the history of the NFL, a pioneer, an outstanding owner, and above all a guy who loved football and loved the Oakland Raiders.

RIP Crazy Al, I wish every team had an owner half as passionate as him.

RayLenearl · 10-08-2011, 03:36 PM

Thank you Coach for all you did for the Chargers and every other team from the AFL! R.I.P.

greenegt · 10-08-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jvalverde88


	R.I.P Mr.Davis For all the crap he took the last few years, no one can deny the legacy the man left not just in the NFL but football.

He was progressive in a lot of ways and I respect him for that. RIP

wwharton · 10-08-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mestevo


	As a chiefs fan, no, I wouldn't want to have a coach build my team into a success, then have the owner trade that coach away only to have that coach embarrass my team the following year in one of the most lopsided super bowls ever.

Why? Seriously, just leave it alone.

RIP

Rancid Radio · 10-08-2011, 07:29 PM

Some people need to learn how to separate sport from reality here. Al Davis was one of the most influential people in the history of professional football, no matter your opinion of him this isn't the time to point out his decisions that you didn't agree with.

Cubfan · 10-08-2011, 07:39 PM

RIP Al Davis. So who is in charge of the Raiders now?

shadia147 · 10-08-2011, 08:15 PM

Before the merge, Davis was named Commissioner of the AFL. His philosophy was total war on the NFL.
One of the things he did was encourage the other AFL owners to high bid top NFL talent. In one week, the AFL signed Roman Gabriel off the Rams, John Brodie off the Niners, and Ditka off the Bears.
When they went to Ditka, they asked him if he'd like to play in the AFL...
"Are you kidding? I make $30,000 a year with the Bears".
So I think it was Bud Adams, says.. "Well, then how would youlike to make $100,000 with my Oilers"?
Ditka; "Done Deal! Where do I sign?"
And the next day, Wellington Mara of the NY Giants just happened to decide to meet Lamar Hunt at a racetrack for lunch. Neither of these guys played the ponies.
Long story Short... Out of the blue there was an immediate merge afterwards.
But now, you have to understand.. Davis HATED the NFL. He opposed realignment until he and Vince Lombardi got into a heated shoving match over the Steelers, Colts, and Browns joining the AFC.
Thats Al Davis. God love him, and RIP Mr. Davis Your kind will be missed.

ddtrane · 10-08-2011, 09:30 PM

He was the first owner to hire minority coaches in the modern NFL:

Tom Flores and Art Shell

No disrespct to Dallas or Mel Gibson, but Al Davis is the real Maverick and will truly be missed. RIP Mr. Davis

10-08-2011, 03:15 PM	#49
Rancid Radio MVP OVR: 14 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Daytona Beach, Florida	Re: Al Davis Passes Away One of the coolest guys in the history of the NFL, a pioneer, an outstanding owner, and above all a guy who loved football and loved the Oakland Raiders. RIP Crazy Al, I wish every team had an owner half as passionate as him. __________________ Kenny Bell with quote of the year: "I would play for Bo Pelini against Satan himself and a team of demons at the gates of the underworld."

10-08-2011, 03:36 PM	#50
RayLenearl Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Diego Blog Entries: 1	Re: Al Davis Passes Away Thank you Coach for all you did for the Chargers and every other team from the AFL! R.I.P.

10-08-2011, 07:29 PM	#53
Rancid Radio MVP OVR: 14 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Daytona Beach, Florida	Re: Al Davis Passes Away Some people need to learn how to separate sport from reality here. Al Davis was one of the most influential people in the history of professional football, no matter your opinion of him this isn't the time to point out his decisions that you didn't agree with. Apostle and canes21 like this. __________________ Kenny Bell with quote of the year: "I would play for Bo Pelini against Satan himself and a team of demons at the gates of the underworld."

10-08-2011, 07:39 PM	#54
Cubfan World Series Champions!! OVR: 20 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Iowa City IA Posts: 3,954	Re: Al Davis Passes Away RIP Al Davis. So who is in charge of the Raiders now? __________________ MLB: Chicago Cubs NFL: San Diego Chargers NHL: Chicago Blackhawks NBA: Chicago Bulls NCAA: Iowa Hawkeyes

10-08-2011, 08:15 PM	#55
shadia147 Pro OVR: 0 Join Date: Aug 2011 Blog Entries: 10	Re: Al Davis Passes Away Before the merge, Davis was named Commissioner of the AFL. His philosophy was total war on the NFL. One of the things he did was encourage the other AFL owners to high bid top NFL talent. In one week, the AFL signed Roman Gabriel off the Rams, John Brodie off the Niners, and Ditka off the Bears. When they went to Ditka, they asked him if he'd like to play in the AFL... "Are you kidding? I make $30,000 a year with the Bears". So I think it was Bud Adams, says.. "Well, then how would youlike to make $100,000 with my Oilers"? Ditka; "Done Deal! Where do I sign?" And the next day, Wellington Mara of the NY Giants just happened to decide to meet Lamar Hunt at a racetrack for lunch. Neither of these guys played the ponies. Long story Short... Out of the blue there was an immediate merge afterwards. But now, you have to understand.. Davis HATED the NFL. He opposed realignment until he and Vince Lombardi got into a heated shoving match over the Steelers, Colts, and Browns joining the AFC. Thats Al Davis. God love him, and RIP Mr. Davis Your kind will be missed. suh90beast and N51_rob like this.

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10-08-2011, 09:30 PM	#56
ddtrane Pro OVR: 7 Join Date: Jul 2003	Re: Al Davis Passes Away He was the first owner to hire minority coaches in the modern NFL: Tom Flores and Art Shell No disrespct to Dallas or Mel Gibson, but Al Davis is the real Maverick and will truly be missed. RIP Mr. Davis ScoobySnax and N51_rob like this.

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