Al Davis did just about everything in his football life. He was a scout, a coach, a general manager and even a league commissioner. However, we best remember him as the founder and longtime owner of the Oakland Raiders. Davis came up with the iconic Silver and Black color scheme, paying tribute to the Detroit Lions and the Army Black Knights. He was also synonymous with the Raiders organization’s mantras of “Commitment to Excellence” and “Just Win, Baby”.
Though Davis passed away in 2011, he left several lasting marks on both the Raiders and the NFL.