Al Davis, the iconic owner of the Oakland Raiders, died Saturday, he was 82.
Steve Perry, the president and executive director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, issued the following statement:
"Pro football has lost a true giant of the game, a person whose name is synonymous with a 'commitment to excellence.' His contributions to the game and love of his team are well documented. Few have achieved the successes and respect he accomplished in his years as a coach, league commissioner and club owner. His Hall of Fame legacy will live on and will always be a major chapter in the pro football story."
During Davis' historic 48-year run with the Raiders, he won three Super Bowls and enjoyed 28 winning seasons, including a stretch of 16 from 1965 through 1980.
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Rest in peace Al Davis
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