Al Davis RIP

[Homer]

Raiders Owner Al Davis
Dead at 82




Al Davis, the legendary owner of the Oakland Raiders, died today at the age of 82.

The team announced his death on their website, with no further details.

Davis has been involved with the NFL for 60 years, starting off as an assistant coach with the San Diego Chargers. He was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1992.

Davis was famous for coining the phrases "commitment to excellence" and "Just win, baby."

The Raiders won Super Bowls XI, XV and XVIII ... but have struggled mightily the last several years.

Just a month ago, we asked broadcaster Al Michaels if the Raiders would ever win with Al Davis running things. His answer was very clear.

[bobby]

just win baby!

[chummychum]

Maybe that is why they started winning....

[Joe C]

The Raiders were the only team the Patriots visited that offered a moment of silence for Myra Kraft, wife of Patriots owner Robert Kraft. She passed away this summer.

Al Davis was many things, some of them contrarian, but while he just wanted to win on the field and do what he thought was right off it.