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Chiefs=Champions · 10-08-2011, 08:26 AM

Ive heard some rumblings that Al has finally passed on. Going to Raiders.com confirms it. Hes Dead

http://www.raiders.com/

**gblowfish** · 10-08-2011, 12:49 PM

First, my take.
Screw Al Davis and screw the Raiders. He was a manipulative cheater, his teams were dirty, and he was a psychotic, micro managing idiot. Good riddance, the earth is a better place today.

Now, the take from Ange Coniglio, my friend from "Remember the AFL" website. His take is a little more objective than mine:

AFL Fans and former players:

I am sorry to inform you of the death of Al Davis. Contrary to what some NFL (and even some AFL) sources would have us believe, Al had as much as anyone to do with the development of modern Professional Football.

He took the Raiders from being an also-ran to a powerhouse. He brought the NFL to its knees and forced them to ask for a merger with the AFL. He always considered himself an AFL man, and the Raiders' Super Bowl rings, even though they were won after the team was in the NFL, carry the American Football League logo.

I have no way of contacting the Raiders front office, but I'd like to suggest that in honor of Al, the Raiders add a permanent patch to their uniforms, similar to the one the Chiefs wear to honor Lamar Hunt. Below is an image of that patch, along with a couple possibilities for a Raiders patch. I'd appreciate it if these could be forwarded to Raiders' management by any fan or player who has contact with them.

Regards,
Ange Coniglio

Braincase · 10-08-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bacillus Anthracis

My what? Were you trying to write y-o-u-'-r-e an idiot? Congratulations on at least getting 1/3 of the words right in a three word sentence. What a numbnut.

Welcome to the board, moran.

Brock · 10-08-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by memyselfI

RIP Mr. Davis. Hope your team has better luck with his successor than the Chiefs have had with theirs.

Hope you get anal fissures.

Dayze · 10-08-2011, 12:52 PM

RIP Al.

iconic team, persona etc.

cardken · 10-08-2011, 12:53 PM

AS I reflect, Al Davis while ruler of the Dark Empire, was the "Frank Sinatra" of Football and a Professional contrarian. But you have to admire his work ethic, fantastic visionary, and tenacity for "winning" off and on the field. You have to admire the old guard. RIP

Bacillus Anthracis · 10-08-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Braincase

Welcome to the board, moran.

Yes, I get it.

And thanks to everyone for the warm welcome.

Al Bundy · 10-08-2011, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bacillus Anthracis

My what? Were you trying to write y-o-u-'-r-e an idiot? Congratulations on at least getting 1/3 of the words right in a three word sentence. What a numbnut.

Noob.

memyselfI · 10-08-2011, 01:03 PM

As a minority, I will always appreciate what Mr. Davis did for them in the league. What other owner can say they hired the first Latino and black head coach. Not only that, that they hired the highest ranking woman in NFL history, as CEO.

For this alone, he will be considered a visionary.

**mdchiefsfan** · 10-08-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

Cool story bro

'Hamas' Jenkins · 10-08-2011, 01:08 PM

Chiefs Pantalones · 10-08-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by memyselfI

As a minority, I will always appreciate what Mr. Davis did for them in the league. What other owner can say they hired the first Latino and black head coach. Not only that, that they hired the highest ranking woman in NFL history, as CEO.

For this alone, he will be considered a visionary.

Tiger Woods?

**ChiTown** · 10-08-2011, 01:15 PM

**** Al Davis. I hope he rots in hell.

Ugly Duck · 10-08-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

I hope hes being sodomized by a sweaty 400 lb ma n in hell as we speak.

Dude... you're gonna die sometime as well. You'll have to explain that to St. Peter.

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Originally Posted by Vanilla Thunder

The sun shines on a dog's ass every once in a while.

Except in KC....

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Originally Posted by PGM

Huh? They've had completely awful drafts for years.

Darren McFadden, Michael Bush, Matt Shaughnessy, Jared Veldheer, Stephen Wisnewski, Jacoby Ford, Denarius Moore, Taiwan Jones... Chiefs would use any of those guys on their team this year.

"Al Davis makes Darth Vader look like a wimp." — Hunter S. Thompson

"In football, I root for the Oakland Raiders because they hire castoffs, outlaws, malcontents, and f*** -ups, they have lots of penalties, fights, and paybacks, and because Al Davis told the rest of the pig NFL owners to go get f***ed. Someday, the Raiders will be strong again, and they will dip the ball in s*** and shove it down the throats of the wholesome, white, heartland teams that pray together and don't deliver late hits." - George Carlin.

Chiefnj2 · 10-08-2011, 01:32 PM

I liked Al. He was old school Brooklyn. He helped shape the NFL to what it is today. His team has a good history on par with any NFL franchise. He broke barriers. And, for as much as KC fans enjoy belittling the guy, his franchise has had more success than the Chiefs over the last 40 years.

Rest in peace, Al.

Ugly Duck · 10-08-2011, 01:46 PM

Some of you ChiefsFanz are OK dudes. You don't have to like a guy to respect him. I absolutely hated DT, but respected him as much as any player in the NFL. We truly appreciate the respect you have shown to our fallen leader. Seriously, we don't know what we are any more. In good times & bad - Al Davis was the Raiders. Feeling lost. He was only not involved in the organization for 3 of our 52 years. An AlDavis-less Raiders? We don't even know what that is....

To you "rot in hell" ChiefsFanz.... asterisk, asterisk, asterisk, asterisk

10-08-2011, 08:26 AM
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10-08-2011, 12:49 PM	#151
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17596178 VARSITY	First, my take. Screw Al Davis and screw the Raiders. He was a manipulative cheater, his teams were dirty, and he was a psychotic, micro managing idiot. Good riddance, the earth is a better place today. Now, the take from Ange Coniglio, my friend from "Remember the AFL" website. His take is a little more objective than mine: AFL Fans and former players: I am sorry to inform you of the death of Al Davis. Contrary to what some NFL (and even some AFL) sources would have us believe, Al had as much as anyone to do with the development of modern Professional Football. He took the Raiders from being an also-ran to a powerhouse. He brought the NFL to its knees and forced them to ask for a merger with the AFL. He always considered himself an AFL man, and the Raiders' Super Bowl rings, even though they were won after the team was in the NFL, carry the American Football League logo. I have no way of contacting the Raiders front office, but I'd like to suggest that in honor of Al, the Raiders add a permanent patch to their uniforms, similar to the one the Chiefs wear to honor Lamar Hunt. Below is an image of that patch, along with a couple possibilities for a Raiders patch. I'd appreciate it if these could be forwarded to Raiders' management by any fan or player who has contact with them. Regards, Ange Coniglio Attached Thumbnails
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10-08-2011, 12:52 PM	#154
Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $4869358	RIP Al. iconic team, persona etc.
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cardken Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Casino cash: $10004900	AS I reflect, Al Davis while ruler of the Dark Empire, was the "Frank Sinatra" of Football and a Professional contrarian. But you have to admire his work ethic, fantastic visionary, and tenacity for "winning" off and on the field. You have to admire the old guard. RIP __________________ This country can't be knocked out in one punch. We get right back up again and when we do the world is going to hear the roar of our engines. Yeah. It's halftime, America. And our second half is about to begin.
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10-08-2011, 01:03 PM	#158
memyselfI CHANGEd your mind yet???? Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lunatics Anonymous Casino cash: $10005234	As a minority, I will always appreciate what Mr. Davis did for them in the league. What other owner can say they hired the first Latino and black head coach. Not only that, that they hired the highest ranking woman in NFL history, as CEO. For this alone, he will be considered a visionary. __________________ Meet the new boss same as the old boss. BigChiefDave:"Anyone who thought we would only be in Iraq for a few years is either stoned or just stoopid." "It is unknowable how long that conflict will last. It could last 6 days, 6 wks. I doubt 6 mths." Rummy 2/7/03
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10-08-2011, 01:15 PM	#162
ChiTown Stroking to the SB Champs! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Flatlands of Kansas Casino cash: $2933962	**** Al Davis. I hope he rots in hell. __________________
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10-08-2011, 01:32 PM	#164
Chiefnj2 In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Casino cash: $7813688	I liked Al. He was old school Brooklyn. He helped shape the NFL to what it is today. His team has a good history on par with any NFL franchise. He broke barriers. And, for as much as KC fans enjoy belittling the guy, his franchise has had more success than the Chiefs over the last 40 years. Rest in peace, Al. __________________ Mismanaging the clock.
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10-08-2011, 01:46 PM	#165
Ugly Duck MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Petaluma, CA, USA Casino cash: $9955920	Some of you ChiefsFanz are OK dudes. You don't have to like a guy to respect him. I absolutely hated DT, but respected him as much as any player in the NFL. We truly appreciate the respect you have shown to our fallen leader. Seriously, we don't know what we are any more. In good times & bad - Al Davis was the Raiders. Feeling lost. He was only not involved in the organization for 3 of our 52 years. An AlDavis-less Raiders? We don't even know what that is.... To you "rot in hell" ChiefsFanz.... asterisk, asterisk, asterisk, asterisk
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