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Al Davis

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Allen R. Davis (July 4, 1929 – October 8, 2011) was an American professional football executive and coach. He was the managing general partner, principal owner and de facto general manager for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL) for 39 years, from 1972 until his death in 2011. Prior to becoming principal owner of the Raiders, he served as the team's head coach from 1963 to 1965 and as a part-owner from 1966 to 1971, assuming both positions while the Raiders were members of the American Football League (AFL). He served as the AFL commissioner in 1966.

Known for his motto "Just win, baby", Davis managed the Raiders becoming one of the NFL's most successful and popular teams. The franchise enjoyed its greatest successes during the 1970s and 1980s where it was a perennial playoff contender and won three Super Bowl titles. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992.

Davis was active in civil rights, refusing to allow the Raiders to play in any city where black and white players had to stay in separate hotels.

Notable For

American football coach and executive

Al Davis's Historical Timeline

  1. Al Davis is born

    Al Davis athlete, known for american football coach and executive, was born on 1929-07-04. Allen R. Davis (July 4, 1929 – October 8, 2011) was an American professional football executive and coach.

  2. Al Davis becomes the head coach and general manager of the Oakland Raiders

    Allen R. Davis (July 4, 1929 – October 8, 2011) was an American professional football executive and coach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Al Davis born?
Al Davis was born on 1929-07-04.
What is Al Davis known for?
American football coach and executive
What historical events involved Al Davis?
Al Davis was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Al Davis is born, Al Davis becomes the head coach and general manager of the Oakland Raiders.
When did Al Davis die?
Al Davis died on 2011-01-01.

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