Al Davis
Personal information
- Known for
- Acting
- Known credits
- 4
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- July 4, 1929
- Died
- October 8, 2011
- Place of birth
- Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
Biography
Allen R. Davis (July 4, 1929 – October 8, 2011) was an American professional football executive and coach. He was the managing general partner, principal owner and de facto general manager of the National Football League (NFL) Oakland Raiders for 39 years, from 1972 until his death in 2011. Prior to becoming principal owner of the Raiders, he served as the team's head coach from 1963 to 1965 and part owner from 1966 to 1971, assuming both positions while the Raiders were part of the American Football League (AFL). He served as AFL commissioner in 1966.
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