Hall of Fame coach and owner Al Davis passed away Saturday, October 8th, 2011. He was 82 years old (born July 4, 1929).
At the age of 33, Davis became head coach of the Raiders in 1963. Davis led the 1963 Raiders to a 10-4 record and won coach of the year unanimously.
Al Davis became AFL Commissioner in 1966, three years after posting a 23-16-3 record with the Raiders as head coach.
Davis was owner of the Raiders from 1970-2011, winning the Super Bowl three times; Super Bowl XI in 1976, Super Bowl XV in 1980, and Super Bowl XVIII in 1983.