Two Las Vegas Raiders legends, John Madden and Al Davis, will be receiving a distinct honor this coming weekend. The California Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting the duo on June 26th. John Madden and Al Davis Though this particular Hall of Fame doesn’t have a permanent physical location, the ceremony will take place …
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The Las Vegas Raiders have historically been on the short end of trying to acquire quarterbacks. One player that’s on that list is San Francisco 49ers legend, Steve Young. The Silver and Black have had some bad luck when it comes to the quarterback position. However, the team does have its share of legends, such …
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The world said goodbye to the legend, Raiders owner Al Davis, when he passed away on October 8th, 2011. Today is the anniversary of the Maverick’s passing. He was the embodiment of rebelliousness in human form because he was so unique, so determined, and so fearless. The man created the Raiders’ mystique and it was his personality …
Al Davis set many precedents while being the innovative owner of the Oakland and Los Angeles Raiders. From slogans like “Commitment to Excellence,” to “Just Win, Baby,” the legendary Davis created a legacy with his quotes, his ethics, and his leadership. However, with every trailblazer comes eccentric quirks and odd decisions. With his own ideologies, …
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In what was a special day for the Raiders and Raider Nation, we look back at the respect paid to the late Al Davis. First off, we hope Raider Nation had an excellent Fourth of July! The Raiders and their players celebrated American Independence yesterday, just 10 weeks out of the start of NFL Football. …
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The greatness of Raiders owner Al Davis is remembered in this episode that traces the beginning of his coaching career at Adelphi College all the way through to his jump into professional football. The beginning… Al Davis began his coaching career back in 1951 at tiny Adelphi College in Garden City, NY. Davis came in …
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Since its inception in 1960, the Raiders have created and maintained a historic legacy. While many notable players who donned the Silver and Black played on the offensive side of the ball, the “Raider” way was a culture more established by the defense. Hard hitters like Howie Long, Jack Tatum, and Lyle Alzado helped pioneer …
The Las Vegas Raiders will continue to do things their way whether any of us like or understand their methods. The Raiders have always done things their way since Al Davis made his way into the organization back in the early 1960s. A true maverick that only cared about winning, he turned the team into …
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If you watched ESPN’s 30 For 30: Al Davis vs. the NFL, you will no doubt have been treated to a litany of the late owner’s famous phrases. The documentary, charting the many disputes of Al Davis and then NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle, frequently cut to old footage of Davis espousing the core ideals of …
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Guest Peggy Holmes joins us to share her wisdom, thoughts, and memories of the Las Vegas Raiders. Listen to “Ep 45 – Spitting Fire With Peggy Holmes” on Spreaker. Straight Into Raiders’ Booster Clubs This week’s episode starts with a very short look at updated Las Vegas Raiders news. We quickly jump into an interview …
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