As an african american, i REALLY would like to say "thanks Al Davis"rip

**originalraider** · 10-08-2011, 08:03 AM

You hired the first hispanic head coach, the first african american head coach,the first woman executive and the first black qb at usc. wow im really have tears in my eyes. WE all disagree at times on this board. But I know we ALL have love for the raiders. but we can ALL agree NO ONE had more love for our beloved raiders!!!!

R.I.P Big Al

"JUST WIN BABY!!"

**SYG4567** · 10-08-2011, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by originalraider

You hired the first hispanic head coach, the first african american head coach,the first woman executive and the first black qb at usc. wow im really have tears in my eyes. WE all disagree at times on this board. But I know we ALL have love for the raiders. but we can ALL agree NO ONE had more love for our beloved raiders!!!!

R.I.P Big Al

^^This^^

**Raider Ran** · 10-08-2011, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by originalraider

You hired the first hispanic head coach, the first african american head coach,the first woman executive and the first black qb at usc. wow im really have tears in my eyes. WE all disagree at times on this board. But I know we ALL have love for the raiders. but we can ALL agree NO ONE had more love for our beloved raiders!!!!

R.I.P Big Al

"JUST WIN BABY!!"

Outstanding post. At this time I am having a hard time holding back the tears. Although I have not agreed with Al's choices in the past it was all done for the Love of the Raiders and to return them to Greatness. RIP AL. The Nation is in shock. Condolences to the Davis family.

**HOFBoundBrown** · 10-08-2011, 08:17 AM

The only colors Al saw were silver and black.

**originalraider** · 10-08-2011, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by HOFBoundBrown

The only colors Al saw were silver and black.

EXACTLY!!! Love him for that. Honestly people critisized him and at times rightfully so but the world would be a much better place if people saw the world like him!

**R8RBOB** · 10-08-2011, 08:21 AM

I like to thank Al Davis for allowing me to fall in love with the SILVER and BLACK. Someone once asked me when the RAIDERS were going through their hard times why don't I root for another team. I told them, the SILVER and BLACK was in the blood. A real RAIDERS fan root for no other but the RAIDERS.

**originalraider** · 10-08-2011, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by R8RBOB

I like to thank Al Davis for allowing me to fall in love with the SILVER and BLACK. Someone once asked me when the RAIDERS were going through their hard times why don't I root for another team. I told them, the SILVER and BLACK was in the blood. A real RAIDERS fan root for no other but the RAIDERS.

BLEED SILVER AND BLACK!!!and btw is there any other team?

ah man this is rough

**IronRaider** · 10-08-2011, 08:28 AM

Well said, O.R.

**NoClapsPlease** · 10-08-2011, 08:30 AM

edit:

not the time or place for it

**r8er86** · 10-08-2011, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by originalraider

You hired the first hispanic head coach, the first african american head coach,the first woman executive and the first black qb at usc. wow im really have tears in my eyes. WE all disagree at times on this board. But I know we ALL have love for the raiders. but we can ALL agree NO ONE had more love for our beloved raiders!!!!

R.I.P Big Al

"JUST WIN BABY!!"

Great post!And you know what sometimes is not mentioned,he was also instrumental in getting African Americans as officials on the field,and scouts. Al was one of the first to take players from the Southern African American colleges that the NFL generally ignored. I also must mention that in the early days of the AFL, when the Raiders traveled South,he refused to stay in hotelsthat were segregated. Known tobe very philanthropic to community organizations as well as many former players.
Obviously an imperfect man,I've had my own negative thoughts about him,but nonetheless he is to be honored.

**tonybobb1** · 10-08-2011, 08:33 AM

Great thread! I was lucky to meet Mr. Davis back in 2001 and have a brief conversation with him. Al Davis trailblazed and fought against segregation before Rooney Rules. I appreciate all he did for my people and for others who might not have received an opportunity elsewhere. I'm praying for his family and friends.

And for some of ya'll assholes who in the past posted disrespectful comments 'hoping' for his passing, may karma come back and bite you in the ass.

**BVJ** · 10-08-2011, 08:34 AM

As a white male I appreciate what Al Davis did.. Al Davis was breaking racial barriers down during civil rights of the 60s too. Today the NFL lost a legend.

**originalraider** · 10-08-2011, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by NoClapsPlease

im 100% sure you're not african american, mainly because i dont know any black folks that call themselves that.

2nd, you troll continuously here

wow bro even at this time? I am 100% black (if thats better for you) been a raider since 1978! also I was on this board before most here under (Playa) but honestly this isnt even the time. Think what you will. I bleed this ****!!!

born and raised in the projects of Newark NJ, is that enough?

**RaiderFunk** · 10-08-2011, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by originalraider

You hired the first hispanic head coach, the first african american head coach,the first woman executive and the first black qb at usc. wow im really have tears in my eyes. WE all disagree at times on this board. But I know we ALL have love for the raiders. but we can ALL agree NO ONE had more love for our beloved raiders!!!!

R.I.P Big Al

"JUST WIN BABY!!"

I'm ****ed up....completely....Steve Jobs now this....tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat. The Raiders and Raider Nation are now forever changed. The Raiders are were just as much Al as Al was the Raiders

**Jimbo UK** · 10-08-2011, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by originalraider

wow bro even at this time? I am 100% black (if thats better for you) been a raider since 1978! also I was on this board before most here under (Playa) but honestly this isnt even the time think what you will. I bleed this ****!!!

+1

NoCapsPlease - no excuse, you should be banned right now for **** like that in a thread like this.