Al Davis
Al Davis · Sports
Longtime owner and managing general partner of the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (NFL) from 1972 until his death in 2011. Born to Jewish parents; member of a Modern Orthodox congregation.
1929, Brockton, Massachusetts, USA — 2011
Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
Al Davis is recognized among Jewish contributors to Sports — Longtime owner and managing general partner of the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (NFL) from 1972 until his death in 2011. Born to Jewish parents; member of a Modern Orthodox congregation.
Al Davis was an American football executive born to Jewish parents. From 1972 until his death in 2011 he was the principal owner and managing general partner of the Oakland (later Los Angeles) Raiders of the NFL, having risen through the ranks as coach and general manager. A member of a Modern Orthodox congregation, he was known for his combative style and the team motto 'Just win, baby.'
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Longtime owner and managing general partner of the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (NFL) from 1972 until his death in 2011. Born to Jewish parents; member of a Modern Orthodox congregation.
Source: Jewish Virtual Library / JTA
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