Al Davis died today at 82 years old

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Al Davis died today at 82 years old

Postby Arlos » Sat Oct 08, 2011 9:56 pm

http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-trian ... r-al-davis

I wasn't fond of the man, but I respected him. He was once a huge innovator, and was one of the first to hire minorities in important management positions, when no one else was doing it.

His passing leaves a monster-sized void in the NFL, and double that to what it means to the Raiders. He *WAS* the Raiders, in a very literal sense. Certainly far more so than any other owner embodies his team, even considering Jones in Dallas.

Love him or hate him, he WILL be missed.

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Re: Al Davis died today at 82 years old

Postby Tikker » Sun Oct 09, 2011 2:18 am

I'd argue the roonies in Pittsburgh but I get your sentiment.
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