Al Davis

Football Coach

Birthday July 4, 1929

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Brockton, MA

DEATH DATE Oct 8, 2011 (82)

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About

Longtime owner and general manager of the Oakland Raiders football franchise.

Before fame

He became very interested in the coaching aspects of football while earning a degree in English from Syracuse University.

Trivia

He is famous for the motto: 'Just win, baby.'

Family life

He married Carol Davis in 1954 and remained with her until his death. He had a son named Mark Davis.

Associated with

He hired John Madden to coach the Raiders, which would help the team capture a Super Bowl victory in 1976.