Al Davis: Bo Jackson and the 13 Most Dynamic Raiders During Davis’ Tenure

No matter how one feels about Al Davis it’s tough to deny his contribution to the National Football League. The 82-year-old football pioneer passed away this morning at his home in Oakland.

The Raider legend was nothing short of a lightening rod during his tenure with the Raiders by challenging the NFL on several occasions and drafting controversial players.

But before he turned into the crotchety, cantankerous old man who used an overhead projector at a press conference to explain why he decided to fire a certain head coach he was an innovator.

During the Al Davis era players like Bo Jackson, Ray Guy, Charles Woodson, and Marcus Allen all wore the Silver and Black with pride and it’s because of Al Davis that we know how great the players once were.

In honor of the legacy and the greatness that was Mr. Al Davis here are 14 of the most dynamic players during Davis’ tenure with…..THA RRRAAAIIIDDDEERRRSSS!!!

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