Raiders Honor Al Davis' 94th Birthday
The Las Vegas Raiders did not only celebrate America's 247th birthday on the 4th of July, but the franchise also celebrated one of the Raiders' all-time head coaches, general managers, and owners, Al Davis.
Al Davis would have turned 94 this year, and he had so many great moments with the Raiders franchise. Let's look at some of those moments as the Oakland Raiders head coach, general manager, and owner.
Al Davis always had the best quotes that demonstrated his commitment to excellence.
The most memorable quote Al Davis always had was: "Just win baby!" The Oakland Raiders did win football games. Between 1960-2011 the Raiders had 29 winning seasons, including 16 in a row from 1965-1980. In 35 seasons, the Raiders earned a record of .500 or better.
As the Oakland Raiders head coach from 1963-1965, Davis had a record of 23-16-3. He led the 1963 Raiders to a record of 10-4 and was named the American Football League's Coach of the Year by AP, UPI, Sports Illustrated, and The Sporting News. He also became the first sports figure ever honored by the Chamber of Commerce as Oakland's Young Man of the Year.
Al Davis also became commissioner of the AFL in 1966 at the age of 36. He played a vital role in the AFL-NFL merger and the game's development as a participant in the NFL Competition Committee and the NFL Owners Executive Committee.
The Raiders demonstrated what kind of person all Davis was on their website. In a recent article, the Raiders listed 10 iconic quotes demonstrating his commitment to excellence.
One of the famous quotes of Al Davis indeed expressed his love and passion for the game of football and the Raiders.
“Aside from my will to win, my commitment to excellence, the fire that burns brightest in me is the great love and enthusiasm that I have and had for the game of football and for everyone and everything connected with it. I love the game; I love the league; I love my team."
Here are 10 of the most iconic Al Davis quotes the Raiders honored by celebrating the late and great Al Davis's 94th birthday.
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