RIP Al Davis

**12purplepride28** · 10-08-2011, 09:47 AM

Died today at the age of 82.

KFAN1003
According to Raiders.com Raiders owner Al Davis has passed away at the age of 82.

**Purple Floyd** · 10-08-2011, 03:34 PM

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/08/nfl-remembers-al-davis/

After Davis’ death, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell released the first of what will be many statements about one of the towering figures in football’s history:
“Al Davis’s passion for football and his influence on the game were extraordinary. He defined the Raiders and contributed to pro football at every level. The respect he commanded was evident in the way that people listened carefully every time he spoke. He is a true legend of the game whose impact and legacy will forever be part of the NFL,” Goodell said.

**singersp** · 10-08-2011, 04:52 PM

There is already an RIP Al Davis thread....

RIP Al Davis

**Purple Floyd** · 10-08-2011, 05:55 PM

oops. missed it.

much like a mcchunky pass.

**RK.** · 10-08-2011, 05:56 PM

I guess this means that his daughter takes over the full management of the team. I wonder if the Raiders will win one for the gipper tomorrow against the Texans? In reading the obits I notice that no one is mentioning that his interference on the field the last few years led to a shabby performance by the Raiders and to a year when no one would coach for him anymore except for a former coach that came out of retirement for a year. You can say one thing about Al, he was certainly colorful.

**singersp** · 10-08-2011, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by Purple Floyd

oops. missed it.

much like a mcchunky pass.

No problem..........

unless you're Bernard Berrian

**Purple Floyd** · 10-08-2011, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by singersp

No problem..........

unless you're Bernard Berrian

Attachment 220

**12purplepride28** · 10-08-2011, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by Purple Floyd

Attachment 220

Invalid link?

**C Mac D** · 10-09-2011, 04:20 AM

I know people scoff at Al Davis' later years, but they guy was pretty much the reason the NFL and AFL merger happened.

RIP, Al. Football will forever bear your emblem. For the absolute best.

I love how he was the only owner to walk out of the labor union agreement during the final vote. The guy was 100% original, for better or worse. Stuck to his guns. Football is better because of him, without question.

If the Vikings or Lions don't win the Super Bowl this year, I hope it's the Raiders.

Again, RIP Al. Thanks for the memories.

(PS.... he was 100% right about Lane Kiffin)