I know how it feels, Hue.
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Showing posts with label Oakland Raiders. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Oakland Raiders. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Al Davis, Controversial Owner Of Oakland Raiders, R. I. P.
Al Davis, the controversial owner of the Oakland Raiders, passed away on Saturday at age 82.
Mr. Davis, who had been an assistant on Sid Gilman's staff with the San Diego Chargers, became the head coach and general manager of the Raiders in 1963. Prior to his arrival, the Raiders won nine games in 42 starts in three seasons.
When he arrived, Al changed the personality of the franchise inside and out, changing the team colors from black and gold to silver and black and replacing the rounded numerals on the jerseys with squared blocked numerals. The nondescript black helmets were replaced with silver ones with the Raiders' distinctive logo on each side.
In Al's first year, the Raiders finished second in the American Football League's Western Division at 10-4. He was named the AFL Coach of the Year.
In 1966, he briefly served as AFL commissioner, helping in overseeing the merger with the rival National Football League before stepping down and becoming part owner of the Raiders.
In 1976, he became the Raiders' principal owner.
In 1982, Al made the controversial decision to move the club to Los Angeles. In 1995, the Raiders returned to Oakland.
During Al's years with the Raiders, the team made five Super Bowl appearances, winning three of them (Super Bowls XI, XV, and XVIII).
Al Davis was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992.
Mr. Davis, who had been an assistant on Sid Gilman's staff with the San Diego Chargers, became the head coach and general manager of the Raiders in 1963. Prior to his arrival, the Raiders won nine games in 42 starts in three seasons.
When he arrived, Al changed the personality of the franchise inside and out, changing the team colors from black and gold to silver and black and replacing the rounded numerals on the jerseys with squared blocked numerals. The nondescript black helmets were replaced with silver ones with the Raiders' distinctive logo on each side.
In Al's first year, the Raiders finished second in the American Football League's Western Division at 10-4. He was named the AFL Coach of the Year.
In 1966, he briefly served as AFL commissioner, helping in overseeing the merger with the rival National Football League before stepping down and becoming part owner of the Raiders.
In 1976, he became the Raiders' principal owner.
In 1982, Al made the controversial decision to move the club to Los Angeles. In 1995, the Raiders returned to Oakland.
During Al's years with the Raiders, the team made five Super Bowl appearances, winning three of them (Super Bowls XI, XV, and XVIII).
Al Davis was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Best Showing Since 2002 And Sweep Of Division Opponents Not Enough: Raiders Cut The Cable As Tom Gets The Boot
Even after finishing 8-8 and winning all six games played against division opponents, Al Davis decided that he could come up with a better coach than Tom Cable.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Niners Finally Get One In The Win Column With Home Win Over Raiders
At San Francisco:
Quarterback Alex Smith threw for two touchdowns, one to Michael Crabtree on the final play of the third quarter, the other to Vernon Davis in the fourth period as the San Francisco 49ers (1-5) picked up their first win of the NFL regular season on Sunday, 17-9 at home over the Oakland Raiders (2-4).
Quarterback Alex Smith threw for two touchdowns, one to Michael Crabtree on the final play of the third quarter, the other to Vernon Davis in the fourth period as the San Francisco 49ers (1-5) picked up their first win of the NFL regular season on Sunday, 17-9 at home over the Oakland Raiders (2-4).
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