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Davis the Raiders Patriarch Who Built an Era of Excellence
Al Davis shaped the Raiders into a dominant 1970s and 1980s force, earning three Super Bowls and forming what he called the team of the decades. Born in Brockton and raised in Brooklyn, he rose from assistant coach roles to general manager and de facto coach, guiding a culture of commitment to excellence that defined the franchise for years. Bud Adams lauded his lifelong football dedication and front office acumen.
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Raiders
Tennessee Titans
Bud Adams
Houston Oilers
Brockton
Mass
Davis
Brooklyn
Erasmus Hall High School
Barbra Streisand
Los Angeles
Bah-brah
Syracuse University
Baltimore Colts
Citadel
Southern California
Los Angeles Chargers
AFL
Raid
Uhs
Nimitz Freeway
Oakland
John Madden
Mike Shanahan
Jon Gruden
Lane Kiffin