Al Davis’ penchant to fight against harmful stereotypes and being open-minded in his search for talented employees for his football team made him a respected and revered figure. The NFL maverick and legendary Raiders owner was a trend-setting in hiring practices.
The Silver & Black’s pioneering spirit still burns strong with Davis’ son Mark. The younger Davis tabbed Sandra Douglass Morgan as the Las Vegas Raiders new president last Thursday afternoon. Morgan becomes the first Black woman in NFL history to hold the distinction as team president.
Two different Davis generations forging bright paths forward for their football team.